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[SnakeMagnet]

I will say they are doing exceptional for the middling snowfall totals. The barely-below temps must have set up a very solid base that didn't bomb off.

[DougW]

Got KH ski lift ticket vouchers for sale. Use any time, no blackouts. Minimum 2 for $115 each.

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[mntlion]

and WH2 is open as well. (spooky got in first cuz he is #sopro)

[Singel]

Skier died in Fernie under the Polar Peak chair:

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/man-dies-...sort-1.7171565

[FigureELEVEN11]

Vibes to that guy.

Anyone able to point me in the right direction to go to Kicking Horse or Fernie this week? I have Epic and both are free I will be driving from Calgary.

Both look fully open but not a ton of recent snow however Fernie shows twice as much total snowfall YTD on their website.

Are either like Nelson where you really need a free heel set up to skin or are they bootpack mountains if you want to hike a bit looks like both of them have runs on the trail map you need to go uphill to get to? Nelson and Red are the only powder highway resorts I've been to.

Was planning to bring a 99 underfoot fixed set up but I can bring wider skis and skins. Thanks!

[Shorty_J]

Vibes to that guy.

Anyone able to point me in the right direction to go to Kicking Horse or Fernie this week? I have Epic and both are free I will be driving from Calgary.

Both look fully open but not a ton of recent snow however Fernie shows twice as much total snowfall YTD on their website.

Are either like Nelson where you really need a free heel set up to skin or are they bootpack mountains if you want to hike a bit looks like both of them have runs on the trail map you need to go uphill to get to? Nelson and Red are the only powder highway resorts I've been to.

Was planning to bring a 99 underfoot fixed set up but I can bring wider skis and skins. Thanks!

Kickinghorse is better in low tide than Fernie is, IMO.

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[FigureELEVEN11]

Kickinghorse is better in low tide than Fernie is, IMO.

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Thank you! Was leaning towards lapping that gondola and the super long runs.

Is the hike to terrain more boot packs or skin tracks?

[3pin]

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Is the hike to terrain more boot packs or skin tracks?

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[Dr.Evil]

Thank you! Was leaning towards lapping that gondola and the super long runs.

Is the hike to terrain more boot packs or skin tracks?

I skied Fernie today, the coverage is excellent. Offpiste is softish, some slopes/aspects that had a bit of windsift that skied really well. There isn’t a lot of hikeable terrain inbounds, what is there is can easily be done via boot pack.

[0oMtnRidero0]

Headed to Banff in Mid-March to rip around with the fam. Looking to ski 2 days at SV. What's my cheapest option for tickets? SkiBig3 doesn't really seem like a deal if we are just at SV. SV multi-day mobile tickets seem to be the way to go but my question is, do their prices fluctuate? They seem high now. Will they be cheaper mid-week in March at the dates get closer?

Thanks in advance.

[Shorty_J]

Headed to Banff in Mid-March to rip around with the fam. Looking to ski 2 days at SV. What's my cheapest option for tickets? SkiBig3 doesn't really seem like a deal if we are just at SV. SV multi-day mobile tickets seem to be the way to go but my question is, do their prices fluctuate? They seem high now. Will they be cheaper mid-week in March at the dates get closer?

Thanks in advance.

For just 2 days and both at the same place, Costco is probably the cheapest option.

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[Shorty_J]

Thank you! Was leaning towards lapping that gondola and the super long runs.

Is the hike to terrain more boot packs or skin tracks?

Boot pack.

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[0oMtnRidero0]

For just 2 days and both at the same place, Costco is probably the cheapest option.

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We are coming from Montana, so passing through Invermere and not Calgary. Sadly, doesn't seem like costco is an option.

[Spooky]

Headed to Banff in Mid-March to rip around with the fam. Looking to ski 2 days at SV. What's my cheapest option for tickets? SkiBig3 doesn't really seem like a deal if we are just at SV. SV multi-day mobile tickets seem to be the way to go but my question is, do their prices fluctuate? They seem high now. Will they be cheaper mid-week in March at the dates get closer?

Thanks in advance.

I doubt they’ll get cheaper - prices do fluctuate but March is a busy month for us, so if they fluctuate either way, my guess would be higher. That really is just a guess though.

[mntlion]

We are coming from Montana, so passing through Invermere and not Calgary. Sadly, doesn't seem like costco is an option.

skibig3 is about 25% off? Also priced in CND peso, and free bus to the hill.

[ex-powderbroker]

I’m going to drive from Frank to KH this March with my brother, staying for a week in Golden but trying to fill in the map a bit of the area i haven’t seen.

Anything interesting to do in what looks like one of the most beautiful places in the world over there?

some options i’ve looked at:

Nipika touted as the best xc in the world by a nordork friend.

Hot springs look pretty nice (especially for a commercial op).

a little tour might be in order depending on conditions obvs…

It’s one night, any motel suggestions, towns, spots to break up the drive or points of interest are appreciated. i’m really looking forward to this trip and i don’t want to screw up the small window of opportunity.

thanks, mags.

[skisurfmirth]

If there is a clear day and you’re down for more driving, the ninety three North aka Icefields Parkway is worth a drive. If you have the budget there are some day skiing heli ops around (CMH Purcell and RK in Invermere) or scenic flights with Whitetooth Heli. Many good ski guides around if you want to do some guided skiing off KH or Roger’s Pass / Yoho / Banff. Hopefully we start getting more consistent snow and the ski hill is much better in March.

[mntlion]

I’m going to drive from Frank to KH this March with my brother, staying for a week in Golden but trying to fill in the map a bit of the area i haven’t seen.

Anything interesting to do in what looks like one of the most beautiful places in the world over there?

some options i’ve looked at:

Nipika touted as the best xc in the world by a nordork friend.

also "whiteway" on columbia lake. Longest ice skating area in the world? not sure, but its nice for XC and skate.

Hot springs look pretty nice (especially for a commercial op).

radium is commercial, Lucier is not. (15km drive up easy logging road)

a little tour might be in order depending on conditions obvs…

It’s one night, any motel suggestions, towns, spots to break up the drive or points of interest are appreciated. i’m really looking forward to this trip and i don’t want to screw up the small window of opportunity.

thanks, mags.

[TOLOCOMan]

Nipika touted as the best xc in the world by a nordork friend.

Umm, sorry to say, but no. The trails are perfectly fine, but there are tons of places better.

I see you will be at KH. I would actually rate Dawn Nordic right at the ski hill as better than Nipika.

[ex-powderbroker]

Ok, good to know, thanks for all of the tips everyone. Just looking forward to seeing this corridor between Fernie and Golden really.

[FigureELEVEN11]

I skied Fernie today, the coverage is excellent. Offpiste is softish, some slopes/aspects that had a bit of windsift that skied really well. There isn’t a lot of hikeable terrain inbounds, what is there is can easily be done via boot pack.

Thank you for posting I chose Fernie and its amazing. Very steep and excellent chalky snow don't think I hit anything all day great coverage.

Still haven't seen the peak want to come back when its sunny you can see up high and the Polar Express spins worse than after a dump.

[Dr.Evil]

Thank you for posting I chose Fernie and its amazing. Very steep and excellent chalky snow don't think I hit anything all day great coverage.

Still haven't seen the peak want to come back when its sunny you can see up high and the Polar Express spins worse than after a dump.

Glad to hear you had a good time. If you get a chance to come back on a weekend, send me a PM and I'll be happy to show you some of my favorite lines.

[Deep Days]

Ok shameless plug here. Never skied in Alberta ever. My legs are… ok. Staying 10min from lake Louise, here for foot & ankle conference. Looking for moderate getting after it but wife in tow, she’s “afraid of icy slopes”.

Trying to decide how to allocate skiing 2 of next 3 days, whether (and what “protocol”) to do two days at LL vs. one at each LL and SSV. Most likely tomorrow would be the SSV day but maybe Friday. I understand it’s a bit low-tide and pretty firm past few days…

I’d love to do basically recon for daydreaming about the future at both places and have some FOMO about skipping SSV but not sure if it’s worth the time/effort etc.

My other real question is: if you had a handful of runs/lift rides you could ride at each location (spending rest of day on groomers w wife), what/where would you advise in current weather/visibility/snow conditions?

Not looking for disclosing very favorite private stashes, just a “ if I had limited time, this is where I would tell my friends to go ski” at each.

Thx in advance!


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[crashidy]

I hear sunshine is less icy that Lake Louise currently. More options there for green blue runs. With good vis it is an incredible place. Louise is skiing better in the Alpine. Have fun either way.

[teamdirt]

SSV- off piste skied great yesterday. On piste is icy shit. Ski out is a gravel road