Picture-postcard Lake Louise to open
As is traditionally the case, Lake Louise will be among the first ski resorts in North America to open.
The Resort is also preparing to host the world for the Annual Winterstart World Cup races scheduled for November 24-25 (Men) December 1-2 (Ladies).
This season will start on Saturday, November 10th with the opening of the Glacier Express Quad Chair, scheduled to open at 9am, and tentatively, the Magic Carpet/Learning Area.
Terrain access will be limited to the main Wiwaxy run from the top of the Glacier Chair, and beginner terrain at the base of the Resort. As of opening day, the Resort is scheduled to be operating 7 days a week for the balance of the ski season.
Says Matt Mosteller, Senior Director of Business Development for the Resort, “Our crews have been working extremely hard to get the mountain in shape for ski season. We’re looking forward to being among the first to kick off the ski season in Canada.”
Snow is in the forecast this week for the Lake Louise area, which will add to the 20+ centimetres that have already settled on the upper mountain. All facilities, including the Lodge of the Ten Peaks Cafe, Powderkeg Lounge, Slopeside Cafe, Daycare, Ski School, Rentals and Retail Shop will be open.
Lake Louise Mountain Resort is getting ready to host the world with the Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup, presented by Bombardier. The Men‚s Events will take place on November 24 and 25, and the Women‚s Races will take place December 1 and 2. Come out and cheer on the world!
Ski Max Canadian ‘Cool Deal’
Ski Lake Louise from $3,129 per person + departure taxes.
Includes: Return flights from Sydney to Calgary, return transfers to Lake Louise, Seven nights twin share at Lake Louise Inn and a Six Day (three area) Lift Pass. Valid for travel from 01 Feb – 31 Mar 2008
Deluxe Fairmont package
from $3,587 per person plus departure taxes.
Includes: Return flights from Sydney to Calgary, all transfers, Four nights twin share at the legendary Banff Springs Hotel, Three nights twin share in a Fairmont Room at Chateau Lake Louise and a Six Day Lift Pass.
Valid for travel from 02 Feb – 31 Mar 2008
*Lift passes valid at Norquay, Lake Louise & Sunshine
For more details contact Ski Max Qantas Tel 1300 136 997 Website http://www.skimax.com.au/
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