Skiing in Canada

Wide open ski areas with stunning scenery is what makes Canada special and an all round unique and affordable destination. Look out for the extra activities like dog sledding and snow mobiling which makes this destination a winter paradise for everyone. No wonder skiers return to Canada year after year.

Most of Candas best ski resorts have there own unique and different ways. Banff is a spectacular area which has been protected by making it a national park and in this genuinely unspoilt ski resort, wild elk still wander in to town occasionally.

Jasper in also the town to see spectacular scenery, along with nature stealing the show, elk, moose and caribou roam free, whilst a symphony of colours can be seen in the magnificent dawns.

Skiing is not just for the experienced, most areas offer lessons for all ages and levels of ability. However there is a choice of lessons, you can have private lessons, which is one-on-one with the pro-instructors this is a great way to learn to ski at your own pace and comfort level. On the other hand you could go for the group trainning, this is a good way to enjoy your holiday and learn to ski with friends and family. All lessons tailored to your needs will help you become a more comfortable and confident skier.

Backcountry skiing in Canada is enjoying the Canadian wilderness at its finest. The pursuit of virgin powder and the change of the mountains are what drives the backcountry skier. The euipmenty is what makes it happen. Alpine Touring, Telemark or Split-Board equipment enables the skier to experirnce the freedom of the mountains with no lifts, no noise, no crowds.

However, the discipline is not without its risks. Back-country skiing occurs in remote and uncontrolled mountain settings. Avalanches and severe weather are some of the hazards.
Explore backcountry destinations on day trips, powder weekends or lodged based ski weeks. Gain safety skills with Avalanche Awareness, Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel courses. Learn food planning and navigation skills. Rent telemark or alpine touring gear as well as climbing skins, avalanche transceivers, snow shovels, probes, tec. Make this your winter to experience backcountry skiing in Canada.

Take a look at these useful Canada skiing sites ...

• Bigwhite.com - a useful site with information all about eht Big White Ski Resort
• Skifernie.com - about the Fernie Alpine resort.
  
• Skibanff.com - all you need about skiing in the superb resort of Banff
  
• Skibig3.com - very useful skiing information on Banff, Lake Louise Sunshine
• Sunpeaksresort.com- website about the great Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia
• Banffnorquay.com - all about Ski Norquay, considered Banff's best family ski resort
• Skilouise.com - official website of Lake Louise Mountain Resort
• Tourismwhistler.com - the official website of tourism in Whilster, one of BC's most popular ski destinations

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