Reality_in_Banff, I'm here all the time Weekends I Snow Host every Sunday at Sunshine and then usually dress as a normal punter on Saturdays.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Reality_in_Banff, I arrive on 4th Feb! Can't wait!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
solarfish,
How are you?
Our ski season started late as my mum and stap dad were here. Took her to Lake loiuse and they couldn't see the views out fo the window due to frost! Very very very cold that day.............
So we have fitted in 4.5 days at Kimberley (warmer in BC) and 1 day at Nakiska. C is signed up for 6 week Nakiska course as last year. Then Fernie for Family day (P might be with Dave C from here), then WEekend LL in MArch (on my company), then Fernie for school hols, then LL for easter weekend. (We have RCR pass this year)
Work colleague told me sunshine were turning people away New YEar week?
Reality_in_Banff, I'm here all the time Weekends I Snow Host every Sunday at Sunshine and then usually dress as a normal punter on Saturdays.
I'm at Sunshine Saturday... gonna try and catch up with Ralph Scurfield and chat about RFK Jr. ... if you're around maybe we can meet up?
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
banfflakelouise, Reality_in_Banff, I'm off to Banff next wednesday, someone on here mentioned you can get free bus passes from some hotels? Can you give me anymore information on this service?
I ended up skipping yesterday, sounds like it was a great day but very busy. Today conditions were fantastic apart from a strong wind which slowed the gondola and so we had a long queue at the base and also caused some problems with visibilty with blowing snow up top. However there were about half the number of people there today so once up the gondola almost no lift lines at all. Lots of good skiing to be had and in particular a run called Gladerunner off Goats Eye that had piles of snow.
If anyone is at Sunshine and fancies a tour with the snowhosts then you'd be very welcome. We are only allowed to ski blue runs plus 5 of the easy blacks, but there is usually a lot of friendly banter and we do try to hit most of the lifts and point out some of the best skiing. There is no charge, tours are from 12:00 to 15:00 every day and if you're there on a Sunday you will meet yours truly! (I don't tend to answer to Solarfish in real life, but I am the only English guy hosting on a Sunday so pretty easy to find).
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
solarfish, Will Look you up while Im there. Trying to fit in some ice climbing as well, don't suppose you know what the distance is between the belay stances at the Cascades?
PM message me rather than cluttering this thread.
Plus as a brit I dont suppose you know Pete Harrison who lives in your neck of the woods?
Cheers
mark
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The forecasts are predicting a rise in temperature towards the end of the week...is this normal? Is it expected to last and will it effect the snow levels?
How paranoid am I!?!?!
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Smudger, I was just thinking the exact same thing - we head out on Saturday Can't wait, you going too I take it?
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smudger, what a lot of people don't realise is that the town of Banff is way lower than even the base area of Sunshine ski area. Even if it does rise to 5ºC there, it'll probably - more than likely - be a fair bit colder up the mountain. To hazard a guess, i'd say that your snow is safe
Leedslips, I'm not actually going for 3 weeks yet, I was just a bit alarmed when I saw the forecast
shoogly, I probably am panicking for no reason but the freezing level of 4000m worries me...surely that isn't normal for this time of year?
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
smudger, no it isn't but massive temp variations in the Rockies are normal. If anything the higher temps and low winds will help consolidate a bit of an unstable snow pack.
Banff looks to be having a seriously good year so far.
The warm temps will make the bumps off the big chair at Norquay easier on your knees
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
Cheers arv.
Always good to have a bit of knowledgable insight!
You know it makes sense.
You know it makes sense.
forecast I use is showing sub zero temps on Lookout Mountain for the next 7 days
Cobra.., unfortunately that is the wrong Lookout Mountain
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we found as well, even although Lake Louise is just 40 mins away, the difference in weather and temperature between the two can be pretty big... so although it may be warm(er) in banff, it may be really cold and snowing quite heavily at Lake Louise or vice versa...
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Sunshine also averages pretty much double the snow of Lake Louise...
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
arv wrote:
Cobra.., unfortunately that is the wrong Lookout Mountain
banfflakelouise, Reality_in_Banff, I'm off to Banff next wednesday, someone on here mentioned you can get free bus passes from some hotels? Can you give me anymore information on this service?
Sorry to be so slow at getting back to you Rookiemark... ski buses are free from many hotels if you have a tri area pass... purchase thru Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine... otherwise the cost is $15 return or $10 one way.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
smudger wrote:
The forecasts are predicting a rise in temperature towards the end of the week...is this normal? Is it expected to last and will it effect the snow levels?
How paranoid am I!?!?!
You'll be fine with warm temps... I've been to Sunshine and Lake Louise when it's been raining in Banff or even at the base of the Sunshine Village but snowing like crazy at the actual ski areas. Makes for great days on the mountain!
Reality's got a great look at snow conditions, filmed yesterday at Sunshine Ski Village in her latest Real Banff Ski Report. Follow the link to take a look at current conditions.
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Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Our friends at BanffTV have posted a clip showing an incredible bluesky day at Lake Louise, with commentary from Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Peter Fonda, Marcia Gay Harden and lots of other celebrities attending the annual celebrity ski event. Quote from RFK Jr: "This is probably the prettiest ski area in the world". View the clip here:
http://ca.youtube.com/v/6YP1GrqEzDE
After all it is free
After all it is free
10 days to go
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It was like spring skiing at Lake Louise this past weekend... I seriously worked up a sweat and got a bit of a goggle tan! Two amazing days on the mountain!
I interviewed a very interesting couple from the UK at the resort... who's son is in the next installment of a popular movie series!
banfflakelouise, send my regards to The Saltlick, without doubt the finest steak that i've ever eaten.
Great to hear... I'll pass that along next time I'm in there for a martini!
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
With spring like conditions this past weekend I was up at Sunshine Friday and Saturday then did some hiking on Sunday... pretty sure my goggle tan has a base starting.
This weekend in Alberta is our Family Day Long Weekend... I'm heading off to Lake Louise on Saturday to capture some of the Cardboard Box Downhill Derby... I've never been to one before... iieeeeee!
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Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Reality made it to the Cardboard Box Downhill Derby, featuring Aussies, Brits, and lots of locals in home-made cardboard snowcraft. No injuries reported, though you'll see from the video that there were lots of mishaps as they tried to make their way down the hill.
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