Lake Louise Reviews: 4.40/5 from 350+ Verified Skiers | Snomad
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Updated December 2023
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How Skiers Rate Lake Louise

Overall Rating
4.40
Value for Money
4.13
Quiet Slopes
3.96
Après-Ski
3.62
Accommodation Options
3.79
Family Friendliness
4.57
Groomed Runs
4.49
Powder Zones
4.17
Tree Runs
4.10
Mogul Fields
3.80
Off-Piste
4.37
Snow Parks
4.11
Lift Efficiency
4.50
Eating Out
3.83
Ski School Quality
4.45
Beginners
4.45
Intermediates
4.41
Advanced
4.40
Experts
4.37
Snowboarders
4.35

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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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Gavin rosenkranz
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 16 2023
The skiing at lake Louise is very good. There are over 150 runs and they very from green to double black very fun and the views are also amazing.
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Thom
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 16 2023
This resort caters for every kind of terrain a rider could dream for. The west bowl will give a powder lover endless new laps, and the front side is full of more relaxed groomers for the intermediate group. The ski school is full of friendly, highly trained and professional riders instructors, and the food is great at both the main lodge and other locations across the resort. Having skied there a lot, I would advise any newcomers to hit the backside around lunchtime to get some space for yourself, and any powder hounds to take on ptarmigan chutes on a powder day for some unforgettable skiing. The only thing that comes even close to a negative is that there arent too many beginner slopes, but the new lift has helped to make this less of an issue!!
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Carley
beginner snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 16 2023
I had a blast as a beginner the resort is nice and worth the money. I want to bring my kids once im good enough to teach them myself it would make for a great famiky trip! The chalet was awesome and cozy with a good bite to eat. Was a little bit busy but nothing super crazy. Definitely would go again and recommend
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Amelia
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 16 2023
I work here, the ski school is really good, only not too big of a community outside the skiing in Lake louise.
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Yasmin
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 16 2023
I work here as a ski instructor and I have the best time. Awesome resort. Would recommend to a friend
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Aidan
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 15 2023
Im an avid skier of lake Louise. A busier hill forsure compared to other resorts but lots of different terrain for different types of skiers. The back side you can hike and sky deep powder runs in the alpine which is awesome. Fun cliffs as well if your into that type of thing. The front side has better views and the skiing is more chill. Would highly recommend.
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Dean
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 7 2023
Amazing terrain. Great customer service. Ski Patrollers are the absolute very best. Always ensuring the safety of the public.
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Dean
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 29 2023
Amazing resort. The alpine area of the resort is incredible.
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Dean
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 29 2023
Variety and selection of terrain is unparalleled. Massive amount of skiable acres both on piste and off.
It is simply the crowning jewel of the Canadian Rockies.
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