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Updated February 2025
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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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Mike
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Feb, 3 2025
Love this mountain, lots of good tree riding but its hidden well (hard to find), best to go on less busy days but always a good time! Never let's me down
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Allan
intermediate skier ⛷️
Feb, 3 2025
Always a great day of skiing at this resort for all skill levels. Especially great for kiddies. Very scenic and lots of runs to experience
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Jack
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 3 2025
Skiing is amazing especially when there is some fresh snow there is terrain for every type of skier and snowboarder and good runs can be found in any conditions
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Ege
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Feb, 3 2025
The resort is very good, the times I went the snow wasnt great and it was icy, however if there is good powder it is very good. The parks are great and there is a wide variety of jumps. Going early to get a spot close to the hill is a must or you will have to walk a lot.
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Shannon
intermediate skier ⛷️
Feb, 3 2025
BeautifulResort staff were incredible and very helpful Food was reasonable priced Apres ski was weak
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Kevin
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 3 2025
Not as family friendly as sunshine but if theres plenty of snow theres lots of fun to be had on the backside
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Taylor
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 2 2025
Love the skiing here for the back bowl but bundled up as it is freezing cold when the sun doesnt come out
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Carmella
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Feb, 2 2025
Im at Lake Louise as im writing this review. a blizzard blew thru yesterday so the powder is perfect. this resort is an over all 5/5 stars. I 100% would come again and recommend it to advanced and beginner skiers and boarders
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Brody
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 2 2025
Louise is a very welcomong mountain with a large range of terain, although ut is extremely expensive it's always a blast when they have snow.
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Peter
beginner skier ⛷️
Feb, 2 2025
Excellent accomodations and friendly staff.Once in a lifetime experience.Excellent accomodations and friendly staff.Once in a lifetime experience.
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Maeve
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 2 2025
Probably one of my favourite places I have ever skied! I will always remember skiing powder there with my Mum, giggling the whole way down (we dont really get pow days skiing in Ontario!)
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Neil
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 1 2025
Had a dream time there staff was friendly the scenery was amazing beautiful and the snow was amazing any of our times we were there easy to find you way o t hill lots of selection of different terrain for any type of skier you might be
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Camdyn
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Feb, 1 2025
Due to its incredible size, if you look hard enough you can always find powder. The parks are next level as well. Absolutely love this place.
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Brent
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 1 2025
We come every year, sometimes multiple. My wifes favourite hill. We being our whole family of 7, and find there is something suited for everyone.
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Victoria
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 31 2025
Lake Louise ski resort is such a breathtaking place to ski. The view are unbelievable. You can ski the front and backside of the mountain so they have lots of trail options for all skill types. If its an overcast/snowy day lake Louis is the spot to go verses other resorts in the area because its covered by the tree line which helps block the wind. They have a few different food lodges that you can get a quick bite to eat or even have a sit down meal and a restaurant. The prices are on the higher side for tickets and food but if you plan in advance you can find deals or 2 for 1 lift ticket options.
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Erinn
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 31 2025
Lake Louise has everything. Anyone of any level can go and have an amazing time. Everyone who works there is polite and helpful. The food and drinks are great. Accessibility from Banff is so easy as well. Ive never had a less than stellar day at Louise.
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Ernesto
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 31 2025
Be sure to check out the back of the mountain Runs they are amazing with outstanding views! Gorgeous and fun place to skii for any level of skiers and snowboarders. May feel a little pricey but not out of the price range if you have bought your own equipment!
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JORGE
beginner snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 30 2025
My first time snowboarding was at lake Louis, I need to rent everything and it was pretty cheap to rent everything and also get a lift pass, ended up picking up snowboarding pretty fast giving me a chance to actually go down the hills, loved the hills!! piqa was my favourite. Overall good time great staff and had a good day snowboarding!
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Benjamin
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 29 2025
When there is snow, the place is incredible. Unfortunately there hasnt been enough the last few years.
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Tom
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2025
Spent two days skiing at Lake Louise (along with two days at Sunshine Village and one day at Mt. Norquay). Plenty of variation on the slopes. Something for everything. We stuck to mostly blues and reds, but there were some fun greens and tricky (but good for learning on) blacks as well. Not loads to do on the après front, but plenty of bars/restaurants/etc in nearby Banff. Cant wait to visit again!
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