A Local’s Guide To Skiing Sunshine Village In Banff National Park

I moved to Banff National Park in 2020 and did an entire winter season at Sunshine Village. This was my first winter season being a ski bum and certainly won’t be my last.

There’s big debate as to which resort in Banff is best: Sunshine or Lake Louise. Maybe I’m biased because Sunshine is my home mountain, but I’d say Sunshine is the best resort in Banff. This is for a few reasons; Sunshine has slightly better snow, the views are incredible, there is a huge amount of skiable terrain, Sunshine has the longest ski season in Canada (almost 7 months), and Sunshine is closer to town which will give you both night life and a shorter drive.

Something unique about Sunshine compared to its neighbours (Lake Louise and Norquay) is that to get to Sunshine Village you need to take a gondola. There is almost nothing at the base of the mountain – all the fun starts at 7, 200ft. From here you can access the day lodge, the mountain lodge and the lifts.

Keep in mind that Sunshine is in a National Park which means you’ll need a Parks Pass for each day you’re in Banff. You can purchase these at the visitor centre in town, at the gates when you initially enter the Park, or online.

Now that you’ve had a quick intro to Sunshine Village… Let’s shred!

Skip Ahead:

• How to get to Sunshine Village in Banff
• Best time of year to ski in Banff
• Terrain at Sunshine Village for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers
• Terrain Parks at Sunshine Village
• Which lift ticket to buy, SkiBig3, and how to save
• Working at Sunshine Village
• Things to do at Sunshine Village: where to eat, drink, and hangout
• Essential ski and snowboard equipment
• Where to stay in Banff
• Where to rent skis and snowboards in Banff
• Ski hills nearby
• Tips for skiing at Sunshine Village

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Banff Travel Tips

How to get to Banff: fly into Calgary International Airport. Rent a car, RV, or take one of the following shuttles to Banff:

• Budget: On-It (only runs during the summer months), Pop-a-Ride (ride-share program – use my link to save $5 on your first trip).
• Top private shuttles: Banff Airporter, Brewster, & Discover Banff Tours.
• Roam Transit: once you arrive, use the local transit service as much as possible. There are bus lines within the town of Banff along with lines to popular spots like Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon.

When to visit: Hiking – July to mid September. Backcountry camping, wildflowers, & water activities – July to August. Fall colours – mid September to early October. Wild ice skating – usually December. Skiing (best snow), coldest temps & frozen waterfalls – January & February. Northern lights – December to February. Best spring skiing – March to April. Quietest months to visit – April, May, October, and November.

What to pack no matter the season: layers, sturdy footwear, waterproof jacket and pants, a hat, and a comfortable sweater.

• Backcountry gear guide & what to wear hiking in the Canadian Rockies

Wildlife Safety: 11 ways to stay safe from wildlife, bear safety, & bear basics.

Travel Insurance: ALWAYS purchase reliable travel insurance before your trip. This insurance is trusted by backpackers and adventure sport enthusiasts around the world. Here is a blog post with more trustworthy travel insurance options you can compare.

Reservations: If you’re visiting during peak summer (mid June to early September), make your lodging reservations FAR in advance. Front country and backcountry camping reservations must be made on the Parks Canada reservation system. It typically opens in February. It’s recommended you make reservations then as literally every hotel and campground will be full in the summer.

• Best Hotels in Banff – Organized by Category

General Canada Travel Tips

• Currency: Canadian dollars ($)
• Phone: popular companies are Rogers, Telus, and Koodoo
• Language: English & French (in Quebec)
• Public transit is not common in North America. If you want to venture out of big cities or to any natural spot, plan to rent a car
• Visas are typically not needed for stays up to 6 months in Canada

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How To Get To Sunshine Village In Banff

Sunshine Village is located about a 20 minute drive from the town of Banff and just over an hour and a half from Calgary. If you’re flying into Calgary and plan to do a lot while you’re in Banff, the easiest way to get there and explore is to rent a car. Alternatively you can catch a shuttle to Banff and then take Sunshine’s free bus from town.

Driving to Sunshine – if you have a car, you can easily drive to Sunshine Village. The pro to this being that you can come and leave whenever you want. The downfall being that parking (especially on the weekends) is insane. There is a parking shuttle, but I would recommend just taking the free shuttle from town. However if you’re an avid driver purchasing a reserved parking pass may be beneficial. Just make sure you buy these online in advance because they sell out quickly and are sold in a limited capacity.

Sunshine’s free shuttle – the shuttle has multiple pickup/drop-off points in town. Do note that the shuttle departs ONLY from Banff, not Canmore. You can see the shuttle schedule here.

Best Time Of Year To Ski In Banff

Sunshine has the longest ski season in Canada. You can ski from early November to the end of May – almost 7 full months!

Each month offers something slightly different, so depending on what you’re after plan your trip according to the following:

• Peak season – February to April is the best and most popular time of year to ski in The Rockies. During these months you’ll find a great amount of snow, decent temperatures (especially the longer you wait), and have less icy conditions
• Spring skiing – March to May will have significantly warmer temperatures as well as many more bluebird days. The only downfall to skiing in the spring is that you never know what snow conditions you’re going to get. You’ll discover that conditions are frequently icy and/or slushy

• Coldest months/best snow – January and February will be the coldest months of the ski season. You’ll find the best snow during these months, but you’ll also have to deal with a lot of low-visibility days and ridiculous temperatures that can reach -40 before windchill. In January 2021 the resort had to completely shut down for multiple days because it was too cold to run the lifts and gondola
• Holidays – if you can, avoid skiing during the holidays. The reason being the hills are busy and the lift lines are long. To maximize your ski time, try to come mid-week and stay away from any major event; Christmas, March break, University reading weeks, New Years, etc

Current Conditions – check out this page to see up-to-date information on current temperatures, snowfall, wind force, webcams, etc

You can also sign up for Sunshine’s emails; newsletter, power alerts, and daily conditions report.

Sunshine’s Terrain: Beginner, intermediate, and Advanced Skiers

Pro tip – before I tell you about about Sunshine’s terrain, it’s important to note that you need to take the gondola up to the village to access the lifts. For this reason you’ll want to bring anything you need (food, water, extra layers, etc) with you and leave it on the ski racks outside the day lodge.

Alternatively you can carry a backpack – I always bring my Hydrapak and use a small hydration pack like this one for days when I won’t need much. I use this one when I need to pack more than water and snacks (these are also great bags for day-hikes)

More: Day-Hiking Trail Guides, Banff National Park

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Sunshine gets up to 10m of snow and has a vast skiable terrain stretching 3, 358 acres with a huge vertical drop of 1, 070m; you can ski from the top of the mountain all the way down to the base. The resort encompasses 1 high-speed gondola, 115 named runs, advanced terrain options, and 12 lifts; 6 high speed chairs and the only heated lift in Canada!

Sunshine is a massive resort so it would be impossible to tell you about every run and ski area, but I’ll give you the main points of interest. I spent 7 months skiing here so I know the area quite well!

To start, Sunshine has 3 mountains you can ski on; Goat’s eye (my favourite), Lookout Mountain, and Mount Standish.

• Goat’s Eye – Goat’s Eye is accessed from the first stop the gondola will take; the mid-way station
• Lookout Mountain – Angel is the first lift you will see stepping out of the gondola at the village and gives you access to Lookout Mountain
• Mount Standish – Mount Standish is located past Angel to the right of the Strawberry lift and the beginners area. You’ll need to walk to this lift, however there are other ways to access the lift via other lifts once you get to know the mountain more
• The Village – here’s a map of the village too. This is where bathrooms, food, and on-mountain accommodations are located

**A NOTE TO SNOWBOARDERS – Sunshine has quite a few flat areas coming down on any run from Angel and a large flat section coming down from Goat’s Eye

Terrain For Beginners

I had skied a few times in Ontario and Michigan growing up, but when I got to Sunshine I realized I had no idea what I was doing. Believe it or not there’s real snow here and your run will actually take longer than 7 seconds to get to the bottom!

Sunshine has quite a few areas that are good for beginners or for those coming from Ontario, like me, who “think” they can ski. Alternatively you could ski at Norquay or Kananaskis’ Nakiska if you’re brand new. These resorts are smaller and easier to ski, plus their lift tickets are cheaper.

Terrain For Intermediate Skiers

Luckily for intermediate skiers, 55% of Sunshine’s terrain is for you! You can enjoy all the beginner areas as well as the following:

• Goat’s Eye – starting out with Goats Eye because this is my favourite area to ski at Sunshine. The runs are open and steep and there’s plenty of sections to dip into the trees. You can normally also find some moguls, a few small chutes later in the season, and Eagle Creek here. This is a great place to work on speed and practice some of your technical skills
• Lookout Mountain – almost everywhere on lookout mountain is for you. Take the Angel lift and ski anything blue. There are a few sections where you can dip into the trees, lots of small hits, and a few drops
• The Great Divide – the Great Divide is a great place for intermediate skiers to work on their carves and speed. The run is quite steep, but it’s wide open so you have lots of space to practise large turns and slow down
• Standish lift – Standish is also great for intermediate skiers. Here you can find some trees, a few small jumps, and some steeper sections and drops
• Teepee Town LX – Teepee town lift has a variety of runs (and the lift is heated)! This lift takes you up to Angel so you will have access to all the same runs
• Moguls – if you’re looking to learn new skills, considering trying out moguls. You can usually find moguls skiing down the right side the Great Divide and on a few side runs down Goat’s Eye. You can also find them at Wawa lift after the snow has been rode over for a while.

Terrain For Advanced Skiers

Now, I’ll give you a breakdown of Sunshine’s advanced/expert terrain:

Goat’s Eye – Goat’s Eye is the more advanced of the three mountains. There are plenty of sections for intermediate skiers, but the advanced areas are off-piste. You can find tight tree runs and extremely steep sections here. Later in the season, the other half of the mountain opens which gives you access to small chutes

South-Side Chutes – The South Side Chutes are accessed via Goat’s Eye; hike right from the lift and traverse South for steep powder runs which then turn into forest glades. This area is a lot of fun to ski and is a great introduction to advanced terrain if you’re wanting to take on the Dive or any other form of backcountry skiing. I would not recommend doing the chutes if conditions are icy though. See the black/double black runs on this map for an idea of where the chutes are located. Here’s a video to give you a sense of what skiing Sunshine’s South Side Chutes is like.

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Delirium Dive – The Delirium Dive is one of North America’s biggest, baddest free-ride zones. You’ll access the Dive by taking The Great Divide lift and hiking up toward the gate. The gate will give you a green light if your transceiver is successfully turned on (more on avalanche gear next). From there you continue to hike up and have multiple choices for dropping in. I preferred the Dive Proper drop-in point which is down the stairs to your right (honestly getting down the stairs in ski boots was harder than the actual Dive)! Here’s a video to give you a sense of what skiing Sunshine’s Delirium Dive is like

Wild West – another one of Sunshine’s free-ride zones, Wild West features some of North America’s most extreme in-bound terrain and is known globally for its steepness. You can find three major rock-walled couloirs, steep crevices, and a series of cliffs here. You can access Wild West from Goat’s Eye. Here’s a video to give you a sense of what skiing Sunshine’s Wild West is like

Out of Bounds – Sunshine clearly marks their out of bound areas, but people still ski out of bounds for a more “backcountry” experience. The only catch here is that if you get injured or lost, ski patrol is not responsible for you and you have to find your own way out. Popular out of bound areas, like side door and back door, can be accessed via Wawa

Important Things To Note About Sunshine’s Expert Terrain:

• South Side Chutes, Wild West, and Delirium Dive are only open weather dependent and if avalanche control has been completed successfully – they have a Twitter page which is the fastest way to get updates on whether these areas are open or not
• Delirium Dive and Wild West require users to ski with a partner/group and have an avalanche kit consisting of a digital avalanche transceiver, a metal shovel, and a collapsable probe (these can be rented at Bactrax in town)
• Taking an avalanche safety course beforehand is not a bad idea – this will give you an idea of what to do if you or someone else gets caught up in an avalanche as well as practice using your gear and practical experience

Terrain Parks

Sunshine has terrain parks scattered around the resort and throughout the season the park crew constantly changes features to make them bigger and more advanced. If you’re a park rat, Sunshine will most definitely have something for you.

Beginner – Strawberry has a park section. The first few features are small and will give you a great feeling for what riding a box feels like. Once you’ve mastered that, head on over to the Wolverine lift where you can find slightly larger features, different box styles, and smaller jumps

Intermediate – Grizzly park (accessed via Angel and Divide) has a combination of M to XL jumps, whereas Springhill park (accessed via Angel Express) has a few medium sized jumps. I started hitting bigger jumps here and felt very comfortable and confident – I’m no park rat but this was a great place to try something a bit more advanced than what I was used to. It’s also got some different rail, tube, and box features you can try out.

Advanced – If you’re looking for more advanced boxes, rails, and tubes Strawberry park and Springhill park have you covered. If you’re looking for big air, head on over to the Great Divide park (accessed via Angel and Great Divide).

Lift Tickets

When I worked at Sunshine, I was in tickets. I know pretty much all the steals and deals and I’m about to pass on that information on to you.

Lift Tickets – lift tickets at Sunshine are wildly expensive. A cheaper option than buying at the window is to buy mobile tickets online (you’ll get a QR code on your phone) or to buy mid-week tickets online (valid Monday to Thursday). You can purchase lift tickets online here

Sightseeing passes – if you’re not planning on skiing, you can grab a sightseeing pass and take the gondola up to the village. This pass allows you to access the restaurants and a couple lifts. This is ideal for those just looking to experience the mountain or to accompany their children up the hill.

Season Passes – if you’re a ski bum and plan to spend every day up the hill, Sunshine’s season pass is for you; you can buy them here for $1, 499. Sign up for Sunshine’s emails and pay attention around holidays – you might get lucky with a season pass sale/early bird pricing. Besides the regular season pass there’s also the following options:

• Midweek passes – $699, available after December 31 valid Monday to Thursday. Show your pass during the weekend for $15 off a regular lift ticket and $25 off during November and May. Get yours here
• Family season pass – $3, 099, 2 adults and up to 2 children under 17 living at the same address. If the family has a student they can also be added as a child. Get yours here
• Afternoon season passes – $1, 099, operate from 12pm to last chair; available for midweek and family rates too. Get yours here
• SkiBig3 season pass– these passes are significantly more expensive than a Sunshine season pass, but if you’re a person that likes a change of scenery and change of terrain this could be a great option for you. You’ll have unlimited access to Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Norquay. You’ll also get lodging discounts, discounts at local businesses, and 50% lift tickets at Mountain Collective resorts (Revelstoke, Panorama, Sun Peaks). You can purchase a SkiBig3 pass here.

Spring Passes – spring passes normally go on sale around April and go until end of May. This is a great option if you only like skiing in warmer weather or if you want to get unlimited skiing in for only a couple months

Other Discounts

• Guest discounts – after December 31 season pass holders can get $15 off lift tickets during the weekend and $25 off lift tickets during the week for their guests
• Military/first responders – as of the 2020/2021 season any sort of first responder was able to get a discounted ticket provided they could show proof
• Holidays – sometimes Sunshine will give discounted lift tickets to those who dress up in costume for holidays (check with the resort beforehand as this is always changing). Other forms of discounts apply to things like moms on Mother’s Day
• Student – discounts are available to students only for season passes (including spring passes)
• Personal connections – if you know someone who works on-resort tell them to contact their manager and ask for you to be put on the manager’s list for a discounted lift ticket. This must be setup in advance

Other Options

If you’re looking at visiting other resorts or are coming from a different resort with a season pass consider the following:

• The Mountain Collective Pass – resorts in the Canadian Rockies that are part of the Mountain Collective are: Sunshine Village, Revelstoke, Panorama, Lake Louise, and Sun Peaks (along with other resorts scattered around the globe). The Mountain Collective Pass is just under $600 US, has no blackout dates, and gives you 2 free days of skiing at each resort. You also get discounted (50%) days after your free days and discounts on lodging. This is a great option if you’re looking to experience different resorts throughout the season. They do only sell a limited number of these passes though, so if you’re interested buy early!
  • If you’re a season pass holder at a Mountain Collective resort, you should get a 50% discount at each of the other Mountain Collective resorts as well. This is tricky though and not every resort honours it, look into this and call before you try to get this discount
• IKON Pass – the IKON pass is commonly used by American skiers and boarders, as most of the IKON resorts are located in the US. In Canada, the IKON pass grants you access to SkiBig3 resorts, Revelstoke, Red Mountain and Cypress Mountain along with a couple resorts in out East: Blue Mountain and Tremblant. With the IKON pass you have 3 options, as of 2021 they are as follows:
  • IKON Session Pass – maybe I’m missing something here, but this pass seems to cost more than purchasing 4 individual lift tickets would
  • IKON Base Pass – retails at $1, 099 CAD and grants you unlimited access to 13 resorts (US and Eastern Canada) as well as 5 free days at each Revelstoke, Cypress, SkiBig 3, and Red Mountain
  • IKON Pass – retails at $1, 429 CAD and grants you unlimited access to 15 resorts (US and Eastern Canada) as well as 7 days at each Revelstoke, SkiBig3, Cypress, and Red Mountain

Working At Sunshine Village

Working at Sunshine Village was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone looking to do a ski season in the future. The benefits of working for Sunshine are the following:

• Free season pass
• Ski every day – I worked in tickets and finished at 2:15 at the latest which meant I got to ski every day after my shift
• Ride breaks – if you don’t have short work days like I did you will get 2 hour ride breaks
• Shred-pals – working at Sunshine allows you to meet tons of like-minded people and gives you plenty of opportunities to find ride buddies

If you’re interested in working for Sunshine Village you can check out their careers page.

More: Working At Sunshine Village & How To Find A Job In Banff

More: Everything You Need To Know About Living In Banff

Things To Do At Sunshine Village

The most obvious thing to do at Sunshine Village is ski and snowboard, however that’s not the only thing available to do. Many people buy a sightseeing pass and take the gondola for the views or to grab a meal up on the mountain. The following places and activities are the best things to do at Sunshine Village, besides ski and snowboard:

• Best places to eat at Sunshine Village – Sunshine has some “nicer” dining options for those staying at the lodge, but the best food options for day-users are Trappers, the food truck which is stationed outside the day-lodge, The Alpine Grill, and The Sunshine Burger Company
• Best place to drink at Sunshine Village – the best place to drink at Sunshine Village is Trappers – this is the most “apres” action you’ll get at Sunshine. They also normally set up a patio outside
• Sightsee – as per the name of the sightseeing pass, this lift ticket gives you access to take the Angel Express and Standish lifts to check out the views
• Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing – there are limited areas available for this. Check in with the ticket office before heading up the mountain

Essential Ski & Snowboard Equipment

Having the right gear can make or break your ski experience. When I worked in the ticket booth at Sunshine myself and my coworkers would always crack up when people came to our windows dressed in jeans or sweaters. Don’t be that person who skis in jeans.

So, lets get you suited up with these essential ski and snowboarding items:

• Goggles – goggles are a crucial piece of equipment when it comes to skiing. they protect your eyes and add contrast to the snow in flat light. I’ve tried multiple brands and Oakley is by far the best. There are cheaper brands out there but Oakley is well worth the extra money for the quality you’ll get.
  • Night skiing/low visibility – if your current goggles have the option to switch out the lens, your best bet is investing in a clear lens. If your goggles don’t have that option, Detour has magnetic goggles. I have these and I absolutely love them for night skiing/low visibility. They’re frameless, they look super steezy, and they come in at a great price point – especially if you want for sales. Use my code “THEHOLISTICBACKPACKER15” for a 15% discount when you check out.
• Ski socks – investing in ski socks is well worth your while. They’re a thicker material, have extra padding in the heel, ankle, & toe, and are compression – all of which contribute to keeping your feet warm and protected. I have these Burton socks and I absolutely love them

• Gloves – you need a good pair of gloves for skiing in Banff. Winter is COLD and your hands will not be okay in a cheap pair of gloves. I’ve tried out a few pairs and have come to discover these ones from Burton. Can’t beat them for their warmth and price. Plus they come with glove liners!
• Buff or balaclava – in the dead of winter when it’s brutally cold, I go right for the balaclava. This one from Columbia has omni-heat technology which keeps me super warm. In warmer weather I wear a buff. BUFF and Burton are two great companies to purchase these from
• Backpack & hydration – for long days up the hill you’ll want to bring at minimum food and water with you. I always bring my Hydrapak and put it in a small hydration pack like this one, or I bring my larger day-pack if I know I need to pack more gear with me
• Base layers – you’ll want good quality base layers. Merino wool is a great choice – the material wicks moisture away and keeps you super warm. Alternatively wear a dry-fit long sleeve like this and layer layer layer to keep warm.
• Winter jacket – winter jackets is totally a preference. Some people enjoy a zip style where others like a pullover. There are thicker vs lighter options and synthetic vs down options. I think the best approach is to learn via trial and error. All I’d recommend here is to invest in a good quality jacket – don’t cheap out on this!

• Snow pants or bib – these are a must. Like I said, you don’t want to be the person skiing in jeans. A bib is much more useful as it’s warmer, blocks out the snow, and looks way cooler for spring riding. Skiing is actually a fashion sport.
• Fleece – putting a fleece layer over your base layers will ensure you stay warm on those cold, windy days up on the mountain. I currently use a Columbia zip, but Patagonia is sure to keep you warm. Better yet, check out Worn Wear by Patagonia for lightly used Patagonia items at a discounted price

If you’re in need of new ski equipment, the following brands are all excellent choices: K2, Salmon, Rossignol, Volkl, and Atomic

If you’re in need of snowboard equipment, the following brands are also great: Burton, Lobster, Salomon, Nitro, and Niche.

Where To Stay In Banff

Cheap accommodations – Banff has a million hotels, B&Bs and other forms of accommodations. For those visiting during the summer I always recommend camping to save money. In winter camping isn’t an option though, so I would recommend checking out Hotels.com. This website filters through all the hotels in the area and will show you current deals.

On-Mountain Experience – Sunshine Mountain Lodge is located in the village at the top of the gondola. Ski from your front door and get those crisp fresh tracks.

Luxury Accommodations – For those wanting an up-scale travel experience, look no further than the Banff Springs Fairmont Hotel. Use this link and filter the “participating Fairmont Hotels” section to Canada. Sometimes you can find discounts here!

Where To Rent Skis & Snowboards In Banff

Banff is a ski town, and as such, has multiple options for renting skis. Of course the easiest option would be to rent skis at Sunshine Village. This is quick and easy because you won’t have to carry them back and forth from town. Rentals can be purchased at the base of the gondola; left of the gondola up the stairs over the ticket booth. The second option is to rent at the village once you go up the gondola. These rentals are for more advanced skiers and snowboarders, so if you’re looking for something more specialized like fat skis you’ll want to get them here.

The most popular place in town for any sort of winter sport rentals is Bactrax. Bactrax has anything you could possibly need for both winter and summer as well as hiking, biking, and climbing.

Ski Hills Nearby

There are so many bucket-list worthy ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies, each offering something a little different. If you’re looking to explore ski hills near Banff, check out the following resorts:

• Lake Louise – another contender for best ski resort in Banff. SkiBig3’s Lake Louise is located 45 minutes from the town of Banff and offers a little bit of everything for every type of skier. Explore my review of SkiBig3 resorts here.
• Norquay – another one of SkiBig3’s resorts is Norquay which offers steep terrain that’s great for pow days. Norquay is located just 10 minutes from the town of Banff. Explore my review of SkiBig3 resorts here.
• Nakiska – located about an hour and a half from Banff, Nakiska is a small resort which offers moguls, chill runs, and one expert section. The best part are those incredible Kananaskis views (explore more of what Kananaskis has to offer here)
• Marmot Basin – Marmot Basin is located in Jasper National Park about 3.5hrs north of Banff. This resort offers all sorts of terrain that will satisfy expert skiers as well as beginners (explore more of what Jasper has to offer here)
• Kicking Horse – Kicking Horse is located in Golden about 1.5hrs from Banff. This is the most beautiful resort I’ve visited, but their gondola system is not very efficient and you have to hike to a lot of the expert terrain

Tips For Skiing At Sunshine Village

• Learn what SkiBig3 resort is best for you; I’ve broken down the best places to ski in Banff here
• Check the conditions before you ski
• Avoid holidays and try to ski mid-week to avoid long lift lines and busy slopes
• Bring everything you need up the gondola with you and leave it on the ski racks outside the day lodge (food, water, extra clothes) – you’ll have to ski down the mountain and take the gondola back up if you leave things in the car
• Take the shuttle rather than drive
• Buy what lift pass best suits your needs

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Happy adventuring!

Taylor ♡

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