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Updated February 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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Jay
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 26 2024
At one point I would have called Lake Louise my "home" resort. I was a pass holder for over 10 years and usually skied 50+ days a year there. It is still one of my favorite places to ski and I miss it when I see they have received a dump. It has a long season usually from November to May and it's big enough to get away from whatever "crowds" there may be even on long weekends.
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ALAN
intermediate skier ⛷️
Feb, 26 2024
A GREAT BEGINNER /INTERMEDIATE HILL WITH LOTS OF RUNS TO KEEP YOU BUISY ALL DAY LONG....BETTER THAN SUNSHINE SKI HILL IT GET WHITE OUTS AND CANNOT SEE MUCH ON BAD DAYS
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Alex
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 29 2024
You can enjoy the groom and non groom slopes and beautiful scenery but parking lot is very uncomfortable and too far from the lodge and should pay at closest parking lot.
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Ann
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2024
Love Lake Louise for their care of the slopes and grooming Great restaurants ands cafes with plenty of choice fro food.
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Layne
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2024
First trip out was December 26 2023 and it had a good snow base on groomer runs but was very hairy and bare off the runs
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Rick
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2024
Louise does have it all but busy and snow can be hit or miss. Backside is go to for quieter slopes. Ride Larch or Ptarmigan.
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Thomas
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2024
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Tia
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 27 2024
Lake Louise has so many options for all levels of skiers that its hard to beat. The dining and aprés skiing options are also great which make it a resort to keep coming back to.
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Giorgia
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 26 2024
I lived in Banff for a few years and I loved lake Louise, the main issue that its 45 mins from the town so getting the bus and back was slightly frustrating. But the slopes were brilliant and they had loads of hidden surprises throughout the mountain which is great. The food is wonderful on the slopes and the little bar where you can do apres is fun. There isnt much accommodation near the mountain so have to be in Banff mainly for it but its a really great resort I couldnt recommend it enough. I love the back country and Lake Louise and getting the summit chair is brilliant the view from it is unreal but its very cold so wrap up!
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Jasmine
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 26 2024
Lake Louise is a lovely ski resort that is perfect for both skiers and snowboarders! This is a great mountain resort to go to with friends, family, a partner or even solo! It has great areas for everything, powdered areas, nice trails, good terrain for all levels, nice cruising areas, good moguls, and most importantly this is a great resort to take beginners, it is a very good mountain to learn on! They have lots of events and very kind staff! I would love to work at this resort!
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Mitchell
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 23 2024
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Daniel
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 23 2024
LAKE Louise if you want to get out and do some skiing. It offers various runs whether you are an expert or beginner. Lake Louise has it. They have great food. After you doing some skiing you can go skating at a lake near there
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Johanne
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 23 2024
A variety of terrain for all types of skiers and snowboarders. Love the vastness of terrain. Before ski, during ski and apres ski lounge and and eating facilities throughout the mountain. The staff from different nationalities love their jobs are the most pleasant and ready to make your day.
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Jay
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 22 2024
Long seasons, lots of snow and the biggest in the region what's not to like? Some odd Canada's best skiers come from the lake.
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Jack
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 22 2024
Lake Louise is an amazing place to ski for all types of skiers and there is a run for everyone. Back side is amazing to get away from beginners and shred some off piste
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Jacob
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 22 2024
Louise is a has a wide variety of terrain and includes some gnarly in bounds terrain should you wish to have a short hike from the lift to get after some good snow! Lots of long runs to almost valley bottom so theres something for everyone to enjoy! Consistently great snow in this area
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Niall
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 21 2024
Exceptional steep and off piste terrain in west bowl and on the back side. The scenery is incredible and the snow is usually very good due to cold temperatures. There is a good size beginner area however the step up from the learning area to the easiest greens is a big one. The grooming quality is poor and multiple groomed runs are left for days between being groomed resulting in very icy and bumpy runs. The lifts are ok by Canadian standards but the food and apres ski is poor.
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Ana
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 21 2024
Great and diverse terrain for all levels and styles of ski/ snowboarding. Very long ski season with lots of snow through the year. Huge mountain so you can always find hidden gems with no one around.
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Liam
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 20 2024
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Keith
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 19 2024
Loved lake louise, runs are beautiful, staff are great, and ski patrol were awesome with rreatme t of my concussion
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