 Poster: A snowHead
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Am planning a season out in Canada in 2012/13, but wondering where to go, so need some advice. From the research I've done so far I've got the following:
Whistler - Biggest and best, but seems expensive, and a little less personal than somewhere smaller. Is it worth the hype?
Banff - Lots of ski options, there are a lot of companies running season long courses from there, there's the option of 3 ski zones, but I don't like the idea of getting the bus everyday. Have also heard it hardly ever gets above freezing.
Big White - Don't know much about it, seems like a smaller version of Whistler. Anyone say anything on it?
Sun Peaks - Looks like quite a small resort, but still has a large ski area, and large terrain. Haven't spoken with anyone who's been there though. Is there enough to keep you happy for a season?
Any thoughts and comments would be more than welcome.
Thank you
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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If you're in Banff for a season, then there are probably 4 ski hills to choose from - Lake Louise and Sunshine being the usual two, with Nakiska and Kicking Horse being easily doable by bus trip. Most folk say that there is not enough at Norquay - unless you specifically want to play in the park, or do the Mountain Smoker competition. Never been to the other places you mention, so can't help further.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Quite a bit on here on that subject if you do a search...
If I were doing another season in Canada (a while back I did 2 ski-bum seasons in Whistler), I'd say probably none of those and go to Nelson, Rossland, or perhaps Revelstoke
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Whistler.
All the rest are too small or bland.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Whistler - deserved reputation but you need to organised early to find any accomodation which isn't a long bus commute from slopes. Queues on peak weekends and holidays like the worst of Europe until you know the tricks/alternates.
Big White - aka Big Flat/Big Whiteout. Not the most gnarly of places. Family focused, lots of Aussies.
Sun Peaks - don't know always skipped it (& I've skied most hills in BC). Not impressed talking to a rep at ski show once.
Banff - you'll be commuting on the trans Canada everyday (& probably coughing extra for the bus pass). Gorgeous location but if you're there to ski and can't be arsssed too many days because of the commute....
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mountainbear82,
We are about to return to Whistler for the 5th time in 7 years, great resort and lots to do both on and off mountain. IT can get very very busy at times but it is worth it. It can be expencise but if you are careful and go for an appartment with decent cooking facilities you are sorted as there are plenty of super markets to buy stuff and this keeps cost down.
Sun Peaks - is smaller and quieter, not one for night life so not bothered (we are heading back there for a week in a few days) The ski conditions are great and very few lift queues. Good for a week maybe 10 days
Never skied Banff or Big White
Hope this helps 
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