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Updated November 2024
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How Skiers Rate Lake Louise

Overall Rating
4.40
Value for Money
4.13
Quiet Slopes
3.97
Après-Ski
3.62
Accommodation Options
3.80
Family Friendliness
4.57
Groomed Runs
4.49
Powder Zones
4.18
Tree Runs
4.10
Mogul Fields
3.81
Off-Piste
4.38
Snow Parks
4.11
Lift Efficiency
4.50
Eating Out
3.84
Ski School Quality
4.45
Beginners
4.41
Intermediates
4.41
Advanced
4.41
Experts
4.38
Snowboarders
4.36

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What Skiers Say About Lake Louise

Lake Louise attracts predominantly intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders who consistently praise the resort's extensive terrain, including back bowls, tree runs, and varied difficulty levels. Reviews frequently mention excellent powder quality, minimal lift queues, spectacular mountain views, and efficient lift systems including recent upgrades. Negative feedback centres on inconsistent snow conditions with runs becoming icy between storms, expensive food and limited dining options, cold temperatures, parking difficulties especially on weekends, and a subdued après-ski atmosphere compared to European resorts. Several users note the resort works well for mixed-ability groups due to its terrain variety.

AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews

  • terrain variety
  • powder quality
  • minimal lift queues
  • mountain views
  • lift infrastructure
  • back bowl skiing
  • icy conditions
  • food prices
  • parking availability
  • limited après-ski
  • cold temperatures
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Elyas
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 14 2024
Lake louise Offers unforgettable experiences. The teams at the resort work incredibly hard to provide some of the best terrain in the rockies! 100% reccomend.
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Flavia
intermediate skier ⛷️
May, 1 2024
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Kathryn
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Apr, 30 2024
I love lake, this is where I learnt to board. The hill is awesome, theres so much do to. The downside is you have to drive from where you are staying/get a shuttle if your hotel has a ski shuttle.
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Kevin
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 29 2024
This is probably my favourite ski hill to go to, my son and I have a great time every time we go. The more we go the more adventurous we become and start seeing more and more of the hills.
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dean
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 29 2024
The ski resort recently expanded its operational area to include West Bowl which greatly enhanced its off piste skking terrain. There is now over 4,200 skiable acres and over 165 names runs. The area provides the largest selection of terrain in the area.
The hill is continuously upgrading and providing more lift features, with a new chair being installed this summer.

Lake Louise has by far the best selection and variety of runs in comparison to Nakiska, Norquay, Sunshine and Kicking Horse.

Lake Louise is the crowning jewel of the Canadian Rockies.
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Amelia
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 29 2024
when doing a tree line i learnt no
matter what trees youre in, you should 99% stick to the right because for some reason the left line usually ends in a small cliff or creek which involves a lot of hiking back up to get out of trees!! but sick riding at the resort! (learnt from bitter experience haha)
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Keara
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 29 2024
Went on a day trip with friends, was having a great time. The upper runs were beautiful, groomed well, and had great snow conditions. The powdered areas were full of snow and were fun. However the bottom of the mountain was icy and not well taken care of making me feel unsafe.

The food was overpriced for what was given and the service was mediocre. As well as the dinning are was busy and not very clean.
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ALAN
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 28 2024
THIS SKI HILL IS GREAT FOR ALL KINDS OF SKING...I LIKE IT WHEN IT IS WHITE OUT AND STILL CAN SEE RUNS WITH TREES AND TERAIN...LARGE ENOUGH AREA TO SKI ALL DAY WITHOUT GETING BORED ON SAME RUNS...
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Will
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Apr, 27 2024
Large ski area with varied terrain / different mountains.

Good powder and groomed runs.

Decently efficient ski lifts but can require walking / taking multiple to get higher up.
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Tara
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 27 2024
I love skiing at Lake Louise, there is a lot of different areas to accommodate different levels, the hill is big enough to absorb a lot of people. The runs are long enough that you dont feel like youre on a chair lift all day.
The scenery is outstanding. The staff is usually very friendly even when its busy and they keep the lines running smoothly when its crowded.
We used the ski school when my daughter was little and she loved the instructor and always wanted to take another lesson with Donna (years ago) Ive skied at a lot of different places in North America but Louise is where I go back to a lot.
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Ian
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 27 2024
Stunning views, huge terrain, many options for all levels. The overall quality of skiing is amazing.
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Ed
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 25 2024
Biggest resort with short and efficient bus journey from Banff. Very well organised everyone super helpful always extra busses. Great facilities at bottom of resort for food and drink with a couple of lodges on slopes. Lots of varied slopes for all riders!
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Catherine
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Apr, 24 2024
Champagne powder stashes for daysssssss. Stunning views and log cabins give it a "middle of nowhere" feel.
Best canadian rockies resort for boarders - limited flat spots.
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Allan Russell
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 24 2024
Great place for the WHOLE FAMILYI take my grandchildren every January and its a great place for them!
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Richard
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 23 2024
I have been skiing there for 10 years and the terrain is never boring. The best skiing is usually had in the spring where big snowfalls and smaller lift lines are epic.
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Silky
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 22 2024
Great ski resort, the free shuttles are a great idea. Piste skiing accessible for all levels and the off piste bowls are great fun. Good food options at different price levels.
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Ana Vukovic
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 20 2024
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Tanya
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 19 2024
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Kyle
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 19 2024
Great all rounder with nice steep terrain, good groomers, powder and park.

Not much for big party apres but plenty of nice places to eat and grab a beer.
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Brandon
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 18 2024
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