Panorama Mountain Ski Resort Guide: Reviews, Ratings and Stats
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4.4 (28 reviews)
Ranked 57th of 155 Ski resorts
4.43 (28 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.21 (28 ratings)
Value for Money
4.00 (25 ratings)
Après Ski
4.20 (25 ratings)
Off Piste
3.92 (26 ratings)
Eating Out
4.58 (26 ratings)
Accommodation Options
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Overview

Panorama Mountain stands out for its vast and diverse terrain, offering some of the longest continuous vertical runs in North America. This resort is perfect for those seeking a comprehensive ski experience, with everything from wide cruisers to challenging steeps. Panorama's backcountry-like experience in Taynton Bowl is a highlight for advanced skiers, offering powder-filled adventures. The resort's village atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with a range of dining and accommodation options. Panorama Mountain is also known for its hot pools, providing a unique way to relax after a day on the slopes. The resort's commitment to providing a family-friendly environment is evident in its range of ski programs and activities for children. Panorama hosts various events throughout the season, adding to its dynamic and engaging atmosphere.

Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
14Beginner Runs
49Intermediate Runs
30Advanced Runs
48Expert Runs
4 milesLongest Run
2975 acresSkiable Terrain
1140 hectaresSnow making
100 acresNight Skiing
Elevation
8038 feetTop
3773 feetBottom
4265 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
1Gondolas / Cable Cars
7Chairlifts
3Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
$CAD1649Season pass
$CAD10227 days
$CAD1591 day
Weather
153 cmAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) 100KMs 95min drive
  • Kalispell Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 210KMs 215min drive

Train Stations

  • Invermere 5 / km 10m drive

Panorama Mountain Reviews & Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.4
Ranking: 57th of 155 resorts
4.43 (28 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.00 (22 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.21 (28 ratings)
Value for Money
4.00 (25 ratings)
Après Ski
4.77 (26 ratings)
Family Friendly
4.20 (25 ratings)
Off Piste
3.92 (26 ratings)
Eating Out
4.30 (27 ratings)
Tree Skiing
4.61 (28 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.92 (26 ratings)
Mogul Fields
4.40 (25 ratings)
Powder Zones
4.68 (28 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.11 (28 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.43 (21 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.58 (26 ratings)
Accommodation Options
3.75 (4 ratings)
Intermediates
4.64 (14 ratings)
Advanced
4.40 (10 ratings)
Experts
4.25 (4 ratings)
Snowboarders

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Jasmine - advanced snowboarder
Apr, 25 - 2024
I have had some of the best days of my life at this ski resort! Their accommodation is amazing as well. The workers there are the most friendly people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. The restaurants on the resort have never missed! Most of them have amazing views as well. I have been going to this resort since I was kid and I still continue to go, even without my family! I will continue to go to this resort for the rest of my life! It is quiet, they have nice groomed runs, awesome moguls and all of their tree runs are snowboard friendly! :)
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Braden - advanced skier
Apr, 23 - 2024
My favourite resort Ive ever been to in terms of terrain, accommodations, and overall atmosphere. Only one complaint really, the snow. Ive been to this resort almost every winter for the last 15 years. When the snow is good, it is unbeatable. When the snow is bad, which unfortunately seems to be half the time, I still have a great time; its just in the T Bar and Jack Pine instead of the runs.
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Gord - expert skier
Apr, 22 - 2024
Panorama is a fantastic hill for all levels of skiers or boarders. The views are amazing! The lifts are set up for a great flow of the mountains, if you want a long run to feel the burn pano has many options for that. They have great options for steep and deep! With a little hike back to the Taynton bowls, the snow cat can take you higher or you can hike up. I found the lower bowls great enough, C-spine and Kinbasket are my go too. Only downfall is that you have to go back to the base, taking long ski out, some people don't like it I don't mind it, at least you dont need to pole your way down, the incredible run that you just did makes up for it! They have great glades, mogles and fantastic groomers for wide GS turns! Sorry I'm not to sure how the park is, I'm to old for the parks!! Looks fine from outside the ropes. The hill is very quiet no long lift lines, holidays will be different, with all of the on hill accommodations full. I enjoy a Bevy at the T-bar after my day. Their are a couple of eating options for dinner or you can take a drive back down the hill to Invermere, Ullr Bar has great food and drink!! Overall the hill is 5+ in my books.
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William - expert skier
Apr, 22 - 2024
Fantastic hill tons of different terrain, friendly staff. Highly recommend taking the time to visit and enjoy the hill and facilities.
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Rudi - intermediate skier
Apr, 13 - 2024
We head to panorama every year. Its big sell is the family friendly set up and food options. There is skating and an amazing hot pool set up. The accommodation is great though because its not a village prices are quite steep.
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Melanie - intermediate skier
Mar, 26 - 2024
We recently went to Panorama for five days. It is a beautiful quiet location. The setup of the hill makes it very accessible for families with accommodation right at the bottom of the main chairlifts. We choose to stay a short gondola ride from the top and it was peaceful and beautiful location. The runs themselves were not our favorite, finding the blue quite steep in some areas for our 9 year old to manage. Two of us ended up having to ski off the main two chairlifts for the three days we were there. I would not say Panorama is beginner friendly if you are planning on traveling a distance to get there! However they have a nice smaller terrain park as well as the larger one which is good for the kids! The coffee shop in the Approach was quite good but closed to early at 3. We wouldve enjoyed a coffee after skiing! Although we did not eat out we heard quite good reviews about the food but had been warned to take our own since it is so expensive to take the whole family out. The general store although pricey has quite a variety in case you forgot or need something!
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Jessica - advanced skier
Mar, 24 - 2024
What a hidden gem. Youll never be waiting longer than 5 mins in lift lines on the busiest of days. Amazing selection of terrain for all skill levels. Beginner slopes are varied and slowly progressive. Advanced and expert terrain is incredibly varied. Taynton bowl provides amazing avalanche controlled off-piste skiing terrain. The resort is focused on providing excellent riding conditions and a family friendly atmosphere therefore, the resort itself is limited in terms of social events, dining options and off mountain activities. They also offer an excellent daycare called Wee Wascals that provide children who are too young to ski a fun day on the mountain.
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Keara - advanced skier
Mar, 23 - 2024
Favourite skiing resort! Been a family favourite. Weve been going to panorama once a year for 20 years, and I have been skiings for 15! I was scared to go past the first chairlift as a kid even though I had the skills which had been developed from lessons with the ski school! However because the mile one hut used to be up off the second chair, my parents used as a way to get me to go up there by bribing me with a hot chocolate! To this day anytime I go skiing Its a tradition to have a hot chocolate when skiing. Another key memory would be the tubing on the bunny hill, night skiing and build a bear night (just to name a few). This resorts runs may be longer and steeper then other mountains but the quality of care for the snow, the grooming quality and quality of the snow make for some of the best skiing Ive done! Additionally the views are breath taking and the hidden secrets like a playground in the trees make for memories you wont forget! As well, if you end up on a run that you dont think you can do there are many options on block runs to take the easier way down and still be able to ski your favourite runs! However sadly I broke my leg and was not able to ski for 2 years, but due to the familiarity of the resort, runs as well as the snow conditions and quality of the snow gave me the confidence to face my fear of injuring myself again and I gave skiings a shot this year! Best decision I made, the second day I went out I had the best powder day in a long time! Which I would never have got to experience if I wasnt comfortable with the mountain, the resort and those memories with my family and friends! Panorama holds a special place in my heart !
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Kelly - advanced skier
Feb, 26 - 2024
Its an empty mountain (most of the time, weekends are always busier) but there is a ton of terrain to shred and runs for every ability. Some sweet tree runs from the top all the way down and the bowl is a ton of fun. The only thing about this resort that really sucks is how long it takes to get to the top and the way lifts are set up. Its less annoying as a skier than it would be for a snowboarder like my fiancé who had to buckle up to unbuckle 30 seconds later often. Plus the traverse from Champaigne to summit is awful - a few icy corners and a traffic jam most of the time.
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Kelly - advanced skier
Jan, 30 - 2024
Great resort! The lift set up is a little weird and for my snowboarder friends is can be a nightmare getting up all the way to the top as they have to strap in and out a bunch and have to deal with that massive flat run to get up the last lift but this resort is a lot of fun. Some great groomers to rip down and some awesome powder to be found in the bowl. Fun and long runs but also a fair amount of easy runs for those not very confident.

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