Banff/Lake Louise, March 22-28, 2026

[ChrisC]

This is practically the only worthwhile North America ski thread.

Lake Louise

Frontside - SW
Ptarmigan- SE

 

[jamesdeluxe]

even then the front side was refrozen and not something we skied except to leave

That's the rap I recall about the front side many moons ago from the locals. Gorgeous views but more often than not snowmaking hardscrabble -- one person said "like Tremblant during a drought."

What I enjoyed on the front side was the single blacks under the then-Summit Platter.

 

[ChrisC]

Wish the old Paradise Triple was upgraded to a HS lift. It’s effectively the only lift for the entire backside.