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Updated April 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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Kristen
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 17 2024
My favorite Banff resort; lots of run variety for intermediate skiers. Received an awesome afternoon lesson as well. Note that it can be a bit busy. We went during a week where kids were off school and the front side greens and blues were already getting cruddy by 10am on a Thursday. Avoid weekend and holidays for the best skiing.

Local accommodations are sparse, same issue with shops, night life and places to eat. You will have to drive 40km to Banff if you want options. But it is a tiny bit cheaper to stay in Lake Louise and only a few minutes to the hill.
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Oliver
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 16 2024
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Phil
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 16 2024
Best resort on the planet! The tuition there is second to none and the range of runs from super easy for the kids first day to double blacks that will make you think its your last!
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Claudio
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 14 2024
Excellent value for your money with many runs and options to ski , ski school has excellent instructors whether one snowboards or skis . The price of food at cafeterias and lounges is very reasonable with options of finer dining as well, the amount of terrain available is huge needing many days of riding or skiing to be able to experience all the runs at the resort. The panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies is second to none .
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Danielle Gorman
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Apr, 13 2024
Gondola can get a line when its busy but the backside is great riding. My fav hill because there is always something to ride. Gets plenty of powder days
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Paul
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 13 2024
Such a great place for all levels to enjoy. 4 different parts of the mountains to ski. Love it we go every year.
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Greg
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 12 2024
Great area with lots of different terrain options - west bowl is a game changer.
Just need more snow this year!
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Amilcar
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 12 2024
Overall a great place to go. Lifts are plentiful, efficient not as busy as other resorts. Lots of great runs and easy access from the parking lot to the gondola
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Sean
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 12 2024
The front side of the resort is high volume facing west and boasts the most marginal conditions as a result. It gets highly skiid out and can be icy as a result.

Higher elevation on the front, especially to the West Bowl offers more extreme angles and less traffic, but the backside is where the moneys at. Better groomers off Ptarmigan coupled with black and double black chutes galore to the east. Loads of very challenging terrain back there.
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Mischa
advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 28 2024
10/10 resort, grew up on the hill and been skiing there for 10+ years. Definitely good terrain for all types of skiers and boarders.
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Robin
beginner skier ⛷️
Mar, 28 2024
Great routes, very busy ski resort. Parking is easy. Food is way too expensive. My buddy broke his arm there and the staff were all over it.
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Luke
expert skier ⛷️
Mar, 27 2024
Lovely resort, lots of runs which are never very busy. Very low ski queue and can often ski straight onto the lift. Lovely views all over the resort
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Claudio
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Mar, 27 2024
There are runs for every type of rider , incredible groomed runs , tremendous bowl riding , food is very good and affordably priced
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Michael
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Mar, 27 2024
Amazing world class hill. You are spoiled for choice in the area. However no where else offers the variety of terrain for all ability levels like Lake Louise does. If you can ski greens and blues you can enjoy the entire resort where as other resorts may require higher skill sets to see the whole mountain.

You may not get the powder that Golden or Fernie gets, but you will consistently have good options for run on any given day.
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Robin De Roche
beginner skier ⛷️
Mar, 25 2024
I wanted to express my gratitude for the fantastic experience I had at your resort. From the well-groomed slopes to the friendly staff, everything was top-notch. I particularly appreciated the variety of trails available for all skill levels. Keep up the excellent work, and I can't wait to visit again!
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Cedric
advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 24 2024
Lake Louise is one of the most wonderful ski resorts in Canada. Its famous for all its off piste terrain and the beautiful scenery. So especially on a powderday its a must for all ski or snowboarder. The terrain is also great with couple big jumps and slides which get groomed every day. Furthermore you got many options to eat something in restaurants or just go for a quick snack.
The only disadvantages are the old and slow lifts.
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Tom
advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 23 2024
Very good resort, beautiful views with runs for every ski level. Good mogul fields and nice groomed runs. Park could be bigger and more jumps but the jumps and rails which are there all ride perfect. Maybe a park lift for the freestylers would be good addition but overall 4/5
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Greg Annett
intermediate skier ⛷️
Mar, 17 2024
Great destination, can't believe it's a short drive from Calgary. I'm really looking forward to the new chair lift this coming year.
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Chris
intermediate skier ⛷️
Mar, 13 2024
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Jasmine
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Feb, 29 2024
I have had a great experience both times I have been to the resort. I have gotten the lake Louise plus card and this year I have used my full card! It really has helped me safe money. I appreciate the kindness of the employees as well. Food was excellent and chair lifts were great! When I had went it was a bit icy but it was still a great time!
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