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2008-07-17T09:05:00.003-07:00

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Whistler Blackcomb Peak 2 Peak Gondola

2008-07-15T14:40:00.004-07:00

With the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, Whistler Blackcomb are breaking the routine once again by connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.

Scheduled to open December 2008, the new gondola will span the distance between Whistler and Blackcomb. It will be an eleven-minute journey to infinite possibilities: to new runs, new vistas and new ways of making the most of each day.

Dig the high alpine?
 Do Symphony and 7th Heaven - all before lunch.

Craving waffles at Crystal Hut and BBQ at Dusty's? 
Go ahead and do both!

Want to ski it before the next gold medalist? 
Carve up Whistler's Downhill then head to Blackcomb for a victory lap.

Excited?
You should be!

Be sure to watch the Peak 2 Peak gondola movie then contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays for your ultimate Canada Ski Holiday!

Canada Ski Specials 2008-2009

2008-07-14T20:58:00.004-07:00

rocky-peak Ski Holidays have just released their ski specials for the 2008-2009 winter ski season. Due to their commitment to the international market, some of their specials are only available to visitors from outside of Canada to encourage guests from around the globe to experience the best skiing available!

Rest assured, if you do not find the ski special you are looking for, contact them direct and they will help you find the best deal for your Ski Holiday in Canada.

Be sure to book early as additional savings are to be had!

Ski Resorts in Western Canada

2008-06-24T13:33:00.005-07:00

Right now Canada-Ski.com only covers most ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies. Whistler Blackcomb is located in the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia. For a high-end service provider, contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays as they cover the following ski resorts in Western Canada:

Now is also a great time to book your next 2008/09 winter ski holiday. Early bird savings and the best accommodation is still available and in most instances, only a small deposit is required to secure a booking.

We are already counting down the days to the next winter season!

RCR Ski Resort Opening Dates 2008-2009

2008-06-19T13:09:00.004-07:00

Please see proposed opening and closing dates for the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) divisions of resorts in the West. Please note that the following proposed dates of operation are always subject to snow conditions.

RCR Resort: Lake Louise Mountain Resort

08/09 Opening Date: Sat. Nov 8, 2008
08/09 Closing Date: Sun. April 26, 2009.
Re-opening for May 1, 2, and 3 only.

RCR Resort: Fernie Alpine Resort

08/09 Opening Date: Sat. Dec 6, 2008
08/09 Closing Date: Tues. April 14, 2009

RCR Resort: Kimberley Alpine Resort

08/09 Opening Date: Fri. Dec. 19, 2008
Preview weekend only Dec.13-14, 2008.
08/09 Closing Date: Sun. April 5, 2009

RCR Resort: Nakiska

08/09 Opening Date: Sat. Dec 6, 2008
08/09 Closing Date: Sun. April 12, 2009

Take advantage by booking your ski holiday in Canada early. Deals such as kids ski and rent free, early-bird lift pass rates and free ski day promotions are all available up to October 2008. Contact rocky-peak ski Holidays for details.

Sunshine Village Powder - May 09 2008

2008-05-09T08:09:00.002-07:00

Snow Report - Sunshine Viilage
Friday, May 09, 2008

Conditions:
With 50 cm of new snow in the past 36 hours they are currently sitting at 55 cm in the past 4 days! Goats Eye Express chair will re-open today for your skiing and riding pleasure. Visit their website at Skibanff.com to see the line-up of their weekend outdoor concerts happening every weekend until May 19th!

Past 36 hours: 50 cms
Past 4 days: 55 cms
Base: 206 cms

Today's Forecast:
Snow Showers
High 0 °C
Low -10 °C

Tomorrow’s forecast:
Light Snow
High -1°C
Low -7°C

Mountain Status:
12 of 12 lifts open
64 of 107 trails open

Sunshine Village Powder - April 19 2008

2008-04-19T08:20:00.003-07:00

With 45 cm of new snow in the past 24 hours Sunshine Village is currently sitting at 64cm in the past 2 days!

You have got to love April Powder days!!

April Events - Adjustment

2008-03-30T10:14:00.001-07:00

Please note that there have been a couple of adjustments to the previous post below:

- K2 finals at Norquay have been cancelled
- End of Season Beach Party at Norquay is now on the 12th not the 13th

Events: April 2008 - Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine

2008-03-29T10:40:00.001-07:00

Tuesday April 1st 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Beer Factor - Hoodoo 18+ only 10pm - late
Red Hot Karaoke - Wild Bills 18+ only 10pm - late

Wednesday April 2nd 2008
Wild West Wednesdays – Wild Bills 18+ only 8pm – Late

Thursday April 3rd 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Final Hockey Night: Ottawa vs. Toronto - Elk & Oarsman 5:30pm

Saturday April 5th 2008
Suds plays on the Kokanee Deck - Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Sunday April 6th 2008
TV Rock - Aurora's 18+ only 9pm - Late

Monday April 7th 2008
Get Wild (Bake your own calzone)– Wild Flour Bakery 5pm – 6:30pm

Tuesday April 8th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Beer Factor - Hoodoo 18+ only 10pm - late
Red Hot Karaoke - Wild Bills 18+ only 10pm - late

Wednesday April 9th 2008
Wild West Wednesdays – Wild Bills 18+ only 8pm – Late
Ski Norquay Closed for the Day

Thursday April 10th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Ski Norquay Closed for the Day

Saturday April 12th 2008
End of Year Beach Party - Ski Norquay

Sunday April 13th 2008
Projected closing of Ski Norquay

Monday April 14th 2008
Get Wild (Bake your own calzone)– Wild Flour Bakery 5pm – 6:30pm

Tuesday April 15th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Beer Factor - Hoodoo 18+ only 10pm - late
Red Hot Karaoke - Wild Bills 18+ only 10pm - late

Wednesday April 16th 2008
Wild West Wednesdays – Wild Bills 18+ only 8pm – Late

Thursday April 17th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info

Friday April 18th 2008
Rob Bosinger Memorial Weekend - Sunshine Village

Saturday April 19th 2008
Rob Bosinger Memorial Weekend - Sunshine Village
Suds plays on the Kokanee Deck - Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Aaron Pritchett playing at Sunshine Village 2pm

Sunday April 20th 2008
Rob Bosinger Memorial Weekend - Sunshine Village
Aaron Pritchett playing at Sunshine Village 2pm

Monday April 21st 2008
Get Wild (Bake your own calzone)– Wild Flour Bakery 5pm – 6:30pm

Tuesday April 22nd 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Beer Factor - Hoodoo 18+ only 10pm - late
Red Hot Karaoke - Wild Bills 18+ only 10pm - late

Wednesday April 23rd 2008
Wild West Wednesdays – Wild Bills 18+ only 8pm – Late

Thursday April 24th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info

Friday April 25th 2008
ANZAC Day

Saturday April 26th 2008
Spring Episode '08 - Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Kokanee Freeride - Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Coors Light Peak Party illScarlett playing - Sunshine Village

Sunday April 27th 2008
Spring Episode '08 - Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Coors Light Peak Party illScarlett playing - Sunshine Village
Projected closing of Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Monday April 28th 2008
Get Wild (Bake your own calzone)– Wild Flour Bakery 5pm – 6:30pm

Tuesday April 29th 2008
Greek Night – Balkan visit www.banffbalkan.ca for more info
Beer Factor - Hoodoo 18+ only 10pm - late
Red Hot Karaoke - Wild Bills 18+ only 10pm - late

Friday April 30th 2008
Wild West Wednesdays – Wild Bills 18+ only 8pm – Late

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2008-03-26T16:08:00.003-07:00

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Book the rest of your Ski Holiday for the 2008/2009 winter season.

Banff National Park - First Bear 2008

2008-03-26T15:06:00.003-07:00

This big male grizzly was photographed on March 16th by a Trans-Canada Highway Project remote camera in the lower Bow Valley. Male grizzlies typically emerge out of their dens in mid-March. Female bears with their cubs tend to emerge mid-April.

This is an indicator that Spring is here and the ski season is coming to an end. Please note that Sunshine Village is the latest ski hill to close in the Canadian Rockies, scheduled to close at the end of May 2008. Sunshine Village then re-opens in November!

Ski Holidays for 2008/2009 can now be booked at this year's rates!

Sunshine Boosts Size of Rogers Terrain Park by 1/3

2008-03-05T14:49:00.004-07:00

The opening of the Grizzly terrain park section has added four new acres of features to test the skills of riders of all levels while boosting the size of Sunshine Village's famed Rogers Terrain Park by one-third.

Skiers and boarders now can access 12 full acres of the Rockies' best jumps, boxes and rails while enjoying the spectacular beauty of Sunshine Village.

''We're really excited about all the new features which add so much more to our terrain park experience,'' said Tim Hyndman, Terrain Park Supervisor. ''We've received extremely positive feedback about the four biggest and boldest jibs we've ever built at Sunshine Village.''

Grizzly has awesome features ranging from small to extra-large, including four large and extra large jibs. The highlight is a 24 foot long by four foot high box, professionally painted by local artists Don Petersen and Anthony Orsatti from New World Samurai Tattoo Studio in Canmore.

''We were approached by Sunshine staff to create a piece for the terrain park and we jumped at the opportunity,'' said Petersen. ''We're thrilled with the way it turned out and look forward to doing more work in such a fantastic venue.''

Come bask in the sun and snow at Sunshine Village. With great weather forecasted, skiers and boarders can revel in the warmth while enjoying Canada's Best Snow.

Sunshine Village, Alberta's number one ski and snowboard resort receives over 30 feet of natural snow annually and boasts 12 lifts, including the most quads in the Canadian Rockies. Sunshine each year attracts more than 500,000 skiers and boarders during Canada's longest season stretching from November to the end of May.

Ski Holidays in Western Canada can be booked through rocky-peak Ski Holidays.

Source: Sunshine Village, news release

Banff Heli-Skiing & Heli-Boarding

2008-02-18T19:27:00.003-07:00

This is the ultimate experience for the high intermediate to expert skier or boarder. A true once in a lifetime experience - Heli-skiing and Heli-boarding.

The skiing and boarding takes place on alpine glaciers and open slopes, as well as in the trees and gladed areas of the subalpine forest with the backdrop of the fabulous mountain landscape.

Spectacular scenery, pristine snow, diversifed terrain - these tours do not disappoint!

The Heli-Ski area lies a few minutes flight away and covers over 2000 square km - west of Golden and North of the Bugaboos - in the Purcell Mountains. These mountains of Interior British Columbia are famous for their reliable amounts of fresh snow and exceptional powder.

There are close to 200 runs offering every conceivable type of mountain terrain and exposure. Multi-day tours are available - please contact rocky-peak Holidays direct for details or visit their website for more information on Banff Heli-Skiing tours.

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2008-02-11T17:22:00.000-07:00

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Remember for the rest of your ski holiday in Canada, be sure to contact rocky-peak Holidays!

Winter Storms Leave Plenty of the White Stuff at WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

2008-02-07T15:27:00.000-07:00

Consistent snowfall spoils skiers and riders

WHISTLER, BC, February 07, 2008 – Whistler Blackcomb receives an average of 33.5 feet of snow each year but this season is shaping up to surpass that mark once again. Since the beginning of the winter season Whistler Blackcomb has received 734cm/24 feet of snow and more than 20 days with over 10cm of new snow.

Over the past seven days Whistler Blackcomb has received 51cm/20 inches of new snow. The five day forecast is calling for a possible 85+cm by Sunday as a strong frontal system hits the coast. The long-range forecast is calling a series of disturbances to pass over the area bringing even more snow to the Coastal Mountains by the end of the week. The snow base is currently sitting at 289cm at mid mountain on Whistler and there is more snow on the way.

“The freezing level has stayed consistently low and with all this snow it means great conditions all the way to the village,” says Ryan Proctor Whistler Blackcomb Public Relations Coordinator. “I’m not sure when the last time that I had to look for powder was, it feels like we’ve been getting fresh snow almost everyday.”

Incredible snow conditions and great events mean February is shaping up to be one for the books. February 12 is the two year countdown mark for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Also, make sure to check out the Canadian National Snow Sculpting Team showcasing their work on Whistler Mountain, February 27-29.

Book your ski holiday now with rocky-peak Holidays!

Banff Snowmobile Tours

2007-12-29T20:13:00.000-07:00

Do you love the adrenaline of skiing or boarding fast? If you do, then you will love snowmobiling in the Canadian Rockies! Tours depart from Banff, Lake Louise, Golden and Kicking Horse.

You will be shuttled through the majestic Rockies from Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise. The closest snowmobile operation is 84 minutes from Banff and 50 minutes from Lake Louise - they are located just west of Yoho National Park outside of the National Parks.

All the trips provide all the necessary winter gear, a new well maintained skidoo, a highly qualified guide, and a memory that will last forever!

Want more power? You can upgrade your 380cc Skidoo to a 550cc Skidoo for just a small amount extra.

There are other tours such as the High Power Private trip and for more experienced riders - the Extreme Tour!

The price is CDN$250 for a full day of action including ALL TAX, some insurance, a BBQ lunch and return transportation from Banff.

Include this tour as part of a ski package and save 10% with rocky-peak Holidays, offering ski holidays in Western Canada.

Banff listed as top Ski Getaway on Trip Advisor

2007-12-24T09:18:00.000-07:00

Trip Advisor rating of Banff as number one within top ten list for Ski Getaways!
Here is the list or check out the Trip Advisor site:: 
1. Banff, Banff National Park
 2. Vail, Colorado, United States 
3. Zermatt, Valais, Swiss Alps 
4. Whistler, British Columbia, Canada 
5. Stowe, Vermont, United States 
6. Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada 
7. Jackson, Wyoming, United States 
8. Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Rhone-Alpes 
9. Sun Valley, Idaho, United States 
10. Cortina D'Ampezzo, Belluno, Veneto
Source: Trip Advisor site

Jasper Dog Sled Tours

2007-12-18T14:17:00.001-07:00

Make the most of your Ski Holiday in Jasper with a Jasper Dog Sled Tour!

This tour begins with a 1.25 hour journey along the historic Yellowhead highway to the Small River rest area west of Valemount, BC. Your experienced guide will teach you how to use the sled and work with the dogs.

You will then have the opportunity to drive your own team of sled dogs past snow-covered trees, waterfalls, open meadows and abundant wildlife. For those not wanting to drive, simply snuggle in the sled and soak up the incredible scenery. Enjoy a native-style campfire lunch alongside a mountain stream!

The Jasper Dog Sled Tour includes a native-style campfire lunch and hotel pick up and drop off. The tours depart from Jasper daily in the morning and afternoon. Leave about 5 to 6 hours for a round trip. The price is CDN$215 for an adult and CDN$145 for a child aged 5 to 12 years.

Bookings can be made through the Ski Holiday company, rocky-peak Ski Holidays.

Sunshine Village - Goat's Eye OPEN

2007-12-11T11:50:00.000-07:00

Goat's Eye Mountain opened on Friday December 7th 2007 at 11am. All of Sunshine's lifts are now open. Excellent conditions through-out on 125cm base with 72cm fresh powder in the previous 6 days. Skiers and boarders were raving about the deep powder on Goat's Eye Mountain!

To get to Sunshine Village and for Ski Holidays in Canada, contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays.

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Rail Parks

2007-12-04T11:56:00.000-07:00

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) has recently announced some changes to the terrain park facilities at their resorts, which will see a focus on enhanced Rail & Box Parks and the removal of man-made jumps.

Please see the new RCR Rail Park webpages below, which include a Q & A section on the changes, as well as a list of planned features for each of their parks.

More information can be found at:

Lake Louise: http://skilouise.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx

Fernie: http://skifernie.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx

Nakiska: http://skinakiska.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx

Kimberley: http://skikimberley.com/the-mountain/rcr-park.aspx

Ski Holidays Canada

2007-12-01T12:57:00.000-07:00

Thinking of a ski holiday in Canada? Considering visiting any of the following ski resorts: Banff Norquay, Fernie, Jasper Marmot Basin, Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Lake Louise, Nakiska, Panorama, Sunshine Village, Whistler Blackcomb? Then read on!

Things to consider before deciding where to go on a ski holiday in Canada. The following is based on statistics gathered direct from the ski hills by rocky-peak Ski Holidays.

❄ Price

We all have a budget to stick to, well, most of us anyway!

Best value ski resort: Jasper Marmot Basin

Most Expensive ski resort: Whistler Blackcomb

❄ Terrain (Based on % of resort)

Mostly beginner: Jasper Marmot Basin

Mostly intermediate: Nakiska

Mostly advanced: Whistler Blackcomb (Kicking Horse is close second)

Mostly Expert: Panorama

❄ Time of year

Earliest opening: Sunshine Village, Banff

Latest Closing: Whistler Blackcomb

Be aware that the coldest months are January and February. Some of the best rates of the season are in January and as long as you have plenty of warm clothes just in case, it is definately worth taking advantage of these rates.

❄ Duration

Longest season: Whistler Blackcomb (Sunshine Village, Banff close second)

Whistler Blackcomb opens November and closes in early June - how great is that?! Blackcomb Mountain also has a glacier which can be skiied on in the summer.

Sunshine Village, Banff closes end of May. If you are wanting to stay a season then go for the resorts with the longest season. If you are coming out for just week, it is best stick with just one resort, that way you will get to know the runs well. For two week ski holidays think about spending one week in one resort, and the other week in another.

If you don't want to do the split resort ski holiday, Banff, for example, has access to Banff Norquay, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village and if you are prepared to travel a couple of hours, Kicking Horse onboard the popular Kicking Horse Express Ski Bus. Lake Louise also has easy access to all these resorts too.

❄ Snow Quantity

Greatest average snowfall: Whistler Blackcomb (Fernie is close second)

This might be why Fernie was rated number 5 best ski resort in North America in Skiing Magazine’s “Top 25 Resorts in North America”. Whistler Blackcomb was number one again!

If you are after deep powder, then increase your chances by visiting the resorts with the highest average snowfall. One thing to remember though is that you can have a powder day in most resorts if your timing is right (and you are lucky!), however, skiing while that snow is coming down is not that much fun as you can not see too much so don't pray for too much snow at once!

❄ Snow Quality

Best quality: Sunshine Village, Banff

Quality not quantity comes to mind. Head to the higher resorts for the best quality snow. If the temperatures rise a bit, you still know you will be getting good quality snow, not that horrible slushy stuff. The higher the resorts, the lower the temperatures are going to be so that is something to bear in mind.

In my opinion, Sunshine Village, Banff has the best quality snow. It is ideally located on the Continental Divide and is a high resort and so Sunshine Village, Banff often receives snow when the other ski resorts aren't.

❄ Best Powder

Kicking Horse without a doubt! Kicking Horse has it's famous "champagne powder" that you can just cruise through. The air is so dry, you will find it is almost impossible to make snowballs out of this light fluffy powder. If it looks like the snow is going to hit Kicking Horse Mountain Resort while you are out here, be sure to hop on the Powder Express Bus to Kicking Horse.

❄ Racing

Do you like to Race?

The best for racing are Lake Louise and Nakiska. With their groomed runs you fly!

❄ Greatest Vertical

Do you like long runs?!

Whistler Blackcomb has the greatest vertical in North America (closely followed by Vail) and Kicking Horse has the greatest vertical in the Canadian Rockies. You will find your ankles will burn if you try to do the run from top to bottom in one go. It is certainly a buzz when you do a great last long run from top to bottom to finish your day.

❄ Skiable Terrain

Whistler Blackcomb comes first to no surprise. Lake Louise has the greatest skiable terrain in the Canadian Rockies. Both these resorts have enough runs for you to be finding new runs year after year!

❄ Family friendly resorts

All the resorts cater to families, some more so than others. Sunshine Village, Banff, Banff Norquay, Lake Louise, Jasper Marmot Basin and Whistler Blackcomb are all excellent for families of mixed ages and abilities.

❄ Accommodation preferences

You may want to decide what sort of ski accommodation you would like before you choose the ski resort as not all accommodation types are available at every resort. Larger resort homes are available in Whistler Blackcomb and Fernie unlike Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper which have just mostly hotel rooms. Ski-in, ski-out properties can only be found at Kicking Horse, Fernie, Kimberley, Panorama, Whistler Blackcomb, and Sunshine Village .

I hope I have been able to give you a few things to think about when planning your ski holiday in Canada. For more information and expert advice, be sure to contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays for your ski holiday in Canada.

Kicking Horse Ski Accommodation

2007-11-29T14:38:00.000-07:00

There is not a lot of ski accommodation in Canada left for renting over New Year. Larger resort homes over New Year are especially very hard to come by.

Due to a last minute cancellation, a 3-bedroom on-mountain resort home has become available from December 28 2007 for 4 nights (Check-out Jan 1 2008) in Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. This is an absolute gem and if you have not already snapped up a place over New Year, snap this one up!

Rate is CDN$695 per night plus applicable taxes (14%). Total rate for a 4 night stay is $3169.

To book this or to check if it is still available, contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays as soon as you can!

Kicking Horse Powder Express

2007-11-23T12:06:00.000-07:00

The Kicking Horse Powder Express allows you to give Canada's newest ski resort a try in a day from Lake Louise and Banff. This resort has developed significantly over the last few years and has a lot to offer especially to those looking for something a little more challenging. When you get there, you can catch the main gondola to the top of the mountain. At the very top of the mountain, there is a world class restaurant (The Eagle's Eye) with impressive panoramic views. This is where the fun begins!

From the top of the mountain you have the greatest vertical in the Rockies to cruise down. Your ankles will burn if you try to go from top to bottom in one go! Kicking Horse's longest run is 10 km (6 miles) and there is a green run all the way down so that the more cautious of you can join in! With plenty of steep and deep, Kicking Horse offers some of the most challenging terrain in the Rockies as well as accommodating the beginner skier and rider's needs. You can view the full statistics on Kicking Horse Mountain Resort by visiting a Kicking Horse Mountain Resort statistic summary page (complied by rocky-peak Ski Holidays).

The price of just $90 per adult, and $80 per child/youth including ALL tax is comparable in price to that of a regular day pass in most ski resorts in Western Canada. The Kicking Horse Powder Express will operate 7 days a week from January 6 2008 until one week before the season end. From December 19 to January 6 2008, the Kicking Horse Powder Express will be only operating on Wednesdays and Fridays.

What are you waiting for??! All aboard the Powder Express!

Banff Winter Tours

2007-11-16T22:01:00.000-07:00

Trying to think of what else to do besides skiing or boarding on your Ski Holiday in Banff, Canada? There are many Banff Tours to choose from. Visit the Banff Tours web page or check out the list below. You can click on any of the links for more information.

Banff gondola - Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird's eye view of six mountain ranges.

Cross Country Skiing - With many backcountry trails to choose from and the Canmore Nordic Center just 20 minutes drive, you are spoilt for choice!

Banff Dog sled tours - Let the dogs show you a good time - they love what they do!

Banff Helicopter scenic flights - See the Canadian Rockies from a great height - plenty of photo opportunities!

Banff Heli skiing & Heli boarding - This is truly a once in a lifetime experience, one you will never forget!

Banff Ice Hockey Tours - One of the most popular winter tours. You don't have to be a sports fan to enjoy a NHL Ice hockey game!

Banff Ice walks - If you can walk, you can ice walk!

Jasper Experience Tour from Banff - An incredibly priced overnight tour package along the Icefields Parkway to stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and ski or ice walk the next day.

Kicking Horse Ski Resort day bus - O.K., O.K., so I said there is more to do than just ski, but if you do ski or board, Canada's newest ski resort, Kicking Horse Ski Resort, is a must!

Lake Louise & icefields - Discover the spectacular Icefields Parkway - one of the most spectacular highways in the world!

Shopping - We can get you to Calgary so you can shop your socks off! Can be combined with Banff Ice Hockey Tour.

Banff Snowmobiling - Wizz through the winter woodlands at great speed, or just plod on at your own pace - a great way to see the backcountry.

Banff Snowshoeing Tours - Snowshoes sure make it easier for you to walk in the snow. These guided tours take you to the best areas!

Banff winter wildlife tour - Not all the wildlife hibernate in the winter time. Plenty of animals are still awake and you can learn about the area at the same time!

I hope I provided enough Banff Tours for you to choose from. If you still can't find what you are looking for, just contact the tour experts rocky-peak Ski Holidays.

Dog Sled Tours - Dog Sledding

2007-11-09T09:07:00.000-07:00

There are other ways to get around in the winter besides skiing!

Banff dog sled tours , Lake Louise dog sled tours , Canmore dog sled tours and Panorama dog sled tours are great tours to fit in around your skiing time.

With the convenience of tours departing from or near the main ski areas, you can easily integrate a dog sled tour into your ski holiday in Canada.

The dog sled tours all have timings so that you don't have to take a full day off skiing or you can add another tour such as snowshoeing or snowmobiling to maximise your precious ski holiday time in one place.

Getting to the dog sled tour meeting point has never been easier with increased transfers for winter 2008.

For more information on
dog sled tours, visit rocky-peak Holidays and click on the dog sled tours link at the bottom of the page. The great thing about booking with rocky-peak Holidays is that you pay no booking fees!