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As we say goodbye to 2008 I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone happiness and health in 2009.
This week's video showcases little clips taken from videos we had created last winter... so if you like what you see stop by our Youtube channel where we've got a full buffet of winter and summer adventures waiting for you!
I've got the champagne chilling and will be watching the fireworks display hosted by the Town of Banff set to go off at the turn of the New Year.
Happy New Year everyone... see you in 2009!
I wandered down to the frozen Bow Falls for this weeks video and met some wonderful travellers... one person from Montana had a surprising message for his family back home while a family from Japan enjoyed a little R&R during they're trip here.
The Banff Lake Louise Tourism team went out cross country skiing for our Christmas party activity before we had our dinner and gift exchange, I recorded a little message from us to all of you. We had a great ski out on Johnson Lake before heading back to the parking lot for some hot chocolate.
If your looking for something to do for the New Years, we've got fireworks in Banff at midnight, and torchlight runs happening at Sunshine Village and Mount Norquay. You can watch the one at Mount Norquay from Banff at 8pm.
Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas!
This week I rubbed elbows with the ski racers at the Men's World Cup in Lake Louise, while discovering first hand what our local ski areas are doing to keep the smile on your face!
Canadian John Kucera from Calgary placed second in the Men's World Cup the day after I chatted with him... check out what he says about skiing on his home course!
For those of you who haven't heard the news, the jumps are back in the terrain park at Lake Louise thanks to a change in ownership! And Sunshine Village has built a temporary rail park just off of the Wawa chair until enough snow falls for them to build their kickin' terrain park off of the Great Divide chair. Get some tips on how to do a rail slide from the guys who built the parks.
With week 2 under my belt I've got plenty of ideas for stories to cover in these videos, but if there is anything you'd like to know more about let me know... I love idea's and look forward to hearing from you!
Join me next week as I capture Christmas in the Rockies in the World's Finest National Park.
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It's early season skiing in the Canadian Rockies and it's beautiful out there!
In this video I head to 2 of our 3 ski resorts: Sunshine Village and Lake Louise Mountain Resort (Norquay opens December 5, only open weekends now), in the hopes of meeting some newbies who've come to work in Banff National Park for the ski/snowboard season.
With comments like "the best commute in the world", "we have snow back home but it's nothing like this" and "it's surreal", I've gotta question why more of your haven't made you way here yet?! I came out to work for one winter... that was 6 years ago, a scenario you'll hear over and over again if you take the time to chat with the locals.
Join me each week as I ask locals & visitors to share their stories and experiences with you about the World's Finest National Park. You can also expect a quick snow update, events and as always a call out to our feature packages.
And yes... my name is Reality, and I am sharing the real Banff National Park with you!
It all started back in 1928 with a single log cabin built by the Brewster family.
80 years later you will find a world class ski resort which covers 3 mountains, with 12 lifts accessing 107 named runs.
Interesting facts about Sunshine Village:
- The Continental Divide chair crosses back and forth between Alberta and British Columbia.
- In 2001 they opened the world's fastest eight-person gondola.
- They were the runner-up for the Silver Eagle Award, the highest honor given to environmentally progressive ski resorts in North America.
- They are the only ski in/ski out resort in Banff National Park.
And for those of you ready to hit the slopes I've got some great news...
Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Mount Norquay open with selected runs tomorrow!
Lake Louise will offer both skiing and riding from the top of Glacier high speed quad to the base area. Wiwaxy will be machine groomed for skiing and riding. Mount Norquay will have the Cascade chair serving the Speculation run and will be open weekends until their projected full opening on December 5.
And Sunshine plans on opening November 14.
For more information on what is going on at the hills visit www.skibig3.com.
A press release just landed in my inbox...about our ski resorts and their opening dates.
Yes, I know, it's only the middle of August... but guess what?! They'll be running the chair lifts in a little over 2 months. Can you believe it?
If the weather cooperates with the resorts then here are the dates you should be marking in your calendars:
Sunshine Village: November 7, 2008
Lake Louise Mountain Resort: November 8, 2008
Ski Norquay: December 5, 2008 for full operation, but if all you need to get you through the early season is one chairlift and mini snow park then stop by on a weekend starting early November.
So get your skis and boards tuned up, track down your goggles and mitts and lets starting thinking snow... for November!
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