Banff Ski Resort Guide
Banff, Canada
Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,730m8,957ft |
| Resort Height | 2,160m7,087ft |
| Nearest Airport | Calgary International |
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Banff
The Canadian ski resort of Banff is at an altitude of 2,160m7,087ft.
Summary
Banff has direct access to a total of 12 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,160m7,087ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,730m8,957ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Banff offers good sking, particularly, for Expert skiers.
Snowboarding
Banff offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Banff.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Banff?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm2in, expected on 29 October, with around 8cm3in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Banff Ski Area
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
|---|---|---|
Altitudes
Banff Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,730m8,957ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 2,160m7,087ft |
| Resort Altitude (Banff) | 2,160m7,087ft |
| Max Vertical | 570m1,870ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners |
Location and Map
Where is Banff?
This ski resort is in Alberta, Canada.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Banff is Calgary International, 106 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 12 ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is Banff open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Banff, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Banff Tourist Office for the latest.
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