Canada
 

Hi,

I'm off to Canada at the end of March for 2 weeks. I'm renting a car and
going to go to some of the following resorts: Banff, Big White, Kicking
Horse, Red Mountain, Whistler, Whitewater.
From what my little book about world resorts tells me it sounds like they're
all amazing and basically offer what I want, which is, in order of priority:
1. Best chance of fresh powder
2. Uncrowded slopes and no liftlines
3. Varied slopes, plenty of off-piste exploration options
4. Cheap motels close by

Does anyone know if any of these would be more suitable for me than the
others? Have I missed any other resorts out that I should also consider?

Thanks a lot
Iain

Canada
 

"Iain Bishop" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I'm off to Canada at the end of March for 2 weeks. I'm renting a car and
going to go to some of the following resorts: Banff, Big White, Kicking
Horse, Red Mountain, Whistler, Whitewater.
From what my little book about world resorts tells me it sounds like
they're
all amazing and basically offer what I want, which is, in order of
priority:
1. Best chance of fresh powder
2. Uncrowded slopes and no liftlines
3. Varied slopes, plenty of off-piste exploration options
4. Cheap motels close by

Does anyone know if any of these would be more suitable for me than the
others? Have I missed any other resorts out that I should also consider?

Thanks a lot
Iain
Iain,

I've heard Panorama is good - that's why we are going there at the end of
March - this is in the area you are aiming for. I believe it is 2 hours
south west of Banff.

Clive

Canada
 

Iain Bishop wrote:
Hi,

I'm off to Canada at the end of March for 2 weeks. I'm renting a car and
going to go to some of the following resorts: Banff, Big White, Kicking
Horse, Red Mountain, Whistler, Whitewater.
From what my little book about world resorts tells me it sounds like they're
all amazing and basically offer what I want, which is, in order of priority:
1. Best chance of fresh powder
All off them have a good chance, but late March in Whistler can be wet
and heavy, so for good powder I'd say Banff & KH


2. Uncrowded slopes and no liftlines
Compared to Europe they will all be uncrowded. Maybe avoid KH at
weekends though, it can be busy I'm told, and Whistler sees a lot of
traffic from Vancouver at the weekend too.

3. Varied slopes, plenty of off-piste exploration options
Red & Whitewater are pretty small, only a coupld of lifts. Excellent
variety and great skiing if you walk a bit, but if you want variety then
the others, particularly Whistler or Banff would be better.

4. Cheap motels close by
KH has lots (in Golden), Whistler is not cheap but there are thousands
of condos which offer good rates at the last minute (just booked a place
for next week, sleeps 6 for $250 CDN.) Banff has lots of hotels, not as
expensive as Whistler. There are a few cheap-ish motels in Rossland
(Red) and Nelson is a great place to stay for skiing at Whitewater -
check out the Heritage Inn.


Does anyone know if any of these would be more suitable for me than the
others? Have I missed any other resorts out that I should also consider?
As you can see, there is no simple answer... Rent a car and do a tour!
I've booked flights and have left booking accomodation to the last
minute, currently Whistler has the best snow and the best chance of
poder for early next week so that's my first booking.

You might want to consider Fernie too.

Canada
 

Thanks guys,

I think I will just book the accomodation when I get there and just go
wherever has the best snow.
Will also consider Fernie, thanks.
Have fun in your trips.

"Steve Haigh" wrote in message
...
Iain Bishop wrote:
Hi,

I'm off to Canada at the end of March for 2 weeks. I'm renting a car and
going to go to some of the following resorts: Banff, Big White, Kicking
Horse, Red Mountain, Whistler, Whitewater.
From what my little book about world resorts tells me it sounds like
they're
all amazing and basically offer what I want, which is, in order of
priority:
1. Best chance of fresh powder
All off them have a good chance, but late March in Whistler can be wet
and heavy, so for good powder I'd say Banff & KH


2. Uncrowded slopes and no liftlines
Compared to Europe they will all be uncrowded. Maybe avoid KH at
weekends though, it can be busy I'm told, and Whistler sees a lot of
traffic from Vancouver at the weekend too.

3. Varied slopes, plenty of off-piste exploration options
Red & Whitewater are pretty small, only a coupld of lifts. Excellent
variety and great skiing if you walk a bit, but if you want variety then
the others, particularly Whistler or Banff would be better.

4. Cheap motels close by
KH has lots (in Golden), Whistler is not cheap but there are thousands
of condos which offer good rates at the last minute (just booked a place
for next week, sleeps 6 for $250 CDN.) Banff has lots of hotels, not as
expensive as Whistler. There are a few cheap-ish motels in Rossland
(Red) and Nelson is a great place to stay for skiing at Whitewater -
check out the Heritage Inn.


Does anyone know if any of these would be more suitable for me than the
others? Have I missed any other resorts out that I should also consider?
As you can see, there is no simple answer... Rent a car and do a tour!
I've booked flights and have left booking accomodation to the last
minute, currently Whistler has the best snow and the best chance of
poder for early next week so that's my first booking.

You might want to consider Fernie too.

Canada
 

Guys, I just stumbled across your emails - I've just come back from
Fernie and it was excellent!

The powder was great, the line-ups for the lifts were really short and
the prices for food and beer much cheaper than Whistler etc..

Plenty of accom in Fernie itself, or you might get lucky and get
something on the hill.

Would def. go back there again over the other resorts in the Rockies!


"Iain Bishop" wrote in message ...
Thanks guys,

I think I will just book the accomodation when I get there and just go
wherever has the best snow.
Will also consider Fernie, thanks.
Have fun in your trips.

"Steve Haigh" wrote in message
...
Iain Bishop wrote:
Hi,

I'm off to Canada at the end of March for 2 weeks. I'm renting a car and
going to go to some of the following resorts: Banff, Big White, Kicking
Horse, Red Mountain, Whistler, Whitewater.
From what my little book about world resorts tells me it sounds like
they're
all amazing and basically offer what I want, which is, in order of
priority:
1. Best chance of fresh powder
All off them have a good chance, but late March in Whistler can be wet
and heavy, so for good powder I'd say Banff & KH


2. Uncrowded slopes and no liftlines
Compared to Europe they will all be uncrowded. Maybe avoid KH at
weekends though, it can be busy I'm told, and Whistler sees a lot of
traffic from Vancouver at the weekend too.

3. Varied slopes, plenty of off-piste exploration options
Red & Whitewater are pretty small, only a coupld of lifts. Excellent
variety and great skiing if you walk a bit, but if you want variety then
the others, particularly Whistler or Banff would be better.

4. Cheap motels close by
KH has lots (in Golden), Whistler is not cheap but there are thousands
of condos which offer good rates at the last minute (just booked a place
for next week, sleeps 6 for $250 CDN.) Banff has lots of hotels, not as
expensive as Whistler. There are a few cheap-ish motels in Rossland
(Red) and Nelson is a great place to stay for skiing at Whitewater -
check out the Heritage Inn.


Does anyone know if any of these would be more suitable for me than the
others? Have I missed any other resorts out that I should also consider?
As you can see, there is no simple answer... Rent a car and do a tour!
I've booked flights and have left booking accomodation to the last
minute, currently Whistler has the best snow and the best chance of
poder for early next week so that's my first booking.

You might want to consider Fernie too.

Canada
 

Surely no rain at KH at the end of March though? What would the temperature
be up there then?

"Bill Williams" wrote in message
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In article , Iain Bishop
says...

Hi,

I'm off to Canada at the end of March for 2 weeks. I'm renting a car and
going to go to some of the following resorts: Banff, Big White, Kicking
Horse, Red Mountain, Whistler, Whitewater.
From what my little book about world resorts tells me it sounds like
they're
all amazing and basically offer what I want, which is, in order of
priority:
1. Best chance of fresh powder
2. Uncrowded slopes and no liftlines
3. Varied slopes, plenty of off-piste exploration options
4. Cheap motels close by

Does anyone know if any of these would be more suitable for me than the
others? Have I missed any other resorts out that I should also consider?

Thanks a lot
Iain

End of March?

1)No powder.....maybe some rain.

2)Red, Kicking Horse and Whitewater. If you are an intermediate level
skier
don't go to Red. Check to make sure they all are still open.

3)Red.

4)Red, Kicking Horse.

Too much rain for Fernie by then (a later post of yours). Best time to hit
the
Rockies etc is early Feb.

Canada
 

"Iain Bishop" wrote in message ...
Surely no rain at KH at the end of March though? What would the temperature
be up there then?

"Bill Williams" wrote in message
...
In article , Iain Bishop
says...

Hi,

I'm off to Canada at the end of March for 2 weeks. I'm renting a car and
going to go to some of the following resorts: Banff, Big White, Kicking
Horse, Red Mountain, Whistler, Whitewater.
From what my little book about world resorts tells me it sounds like
they're
all amazing and basically offer what I want, which is, in order of
priority:
1. Best chance of fresh powder
2. Uncrowded slopes and no liftlines
3. Varied slopes, plenty of off-piste exploration options
4. Cheap motels close by

Does anyone know if any of these would be more suitable for me than the
others? Have I missed any other resorts out that I should also consider?

Thanks a lot
Iain

End of March?

1)No powder.....maybe some rain.

2)Red, Kicking Horse and Whitewater. If you are an intermediate level
skier
don't go to Red. Check to make sure they all are still open.

3)Red.

4)Red, Kicking Horse.

Too much rain for Fernie by then (a later post of yours). Best time to hit
the
Rockies etc is early Feb.





You'll have plenty of snow and less chance of rain the further east
you go. When in Banff make sure you go to Sunshine Village the
mountain's great and they have the friendliest staff anywhere. You
can get the current weather, forecast and accurate snow conditions for
all of the resorts you're visiting check out www.SkiTown.com Have
fun.