need information on skiing in cananda early jan
 

I have two families who want to go sking Jan2 we are intermediate skiers, and would like a ski in/out condo to share. I am unfilimular with skiing in Ca. any information will be helpfull. Thank syou <BR>[email protected]

Hello Sharal, <BR> Canada is a huge country. Do you wish to ski in eastern or western Canada? <BR>A.M.

Will ski in either place, I would think the west would have more snow in early Jan... but this is just a guess my knowledge of Cananda skiing is nill I am just starting to clooect information, so any help would be great. <BR>thank You,

Probably the best website would be www.snowcanada.com <BR> <BR>It lists all the places to ski in Western Canada (ie: provinces of British Columbia "BC" and Alberta). <BR> <BR>The ski mountains in the eastern part of Canada (ie: Ontario, Quebec) have gentler slopes and are generally smaller. The mountains in BC and Alberta have high jagged peaks and are generally much more large. <BR> <BR>The current top ski resort in North America is Whistler/Blackcomb in BC. It's an hour and a half north of Vancouver. Tons of variety in terms of condos, homes, nightlife, restaurants, etc. Because Whistler's located close to the coast, the snow is usually a bit more wet. In terms of alpine weather, Whistler is one of the warmer mountains. <BR> <BR>You can also try the smaller resorts in the interior of BC - Sun Peaks, Big White, etc. Because these mountains are inland, it's colder and the snow's more likely to be powder. <BR> <BR>The Canadian Rockies are located on the border of BC and Alberta. Fernie and Kimberley are two small towns in BC that are popular for skiing. I know many Aussies who all rave about Fernie. Everyone I know who has been there talks about the amazing powder. <BR> <BR>Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper are both in Alberta and are National Parks - both are popular with international tourists for skiing. Banff is extremely touristy, Lake Louise is nearby Banff but a bit more remote, and Jasper is more authentic and down to earth. <BR> <BR>That's just a little introduction to what I know... that website - www.snowcanada.com will give you more accurate info! <BR> <BR>Hope this helps!

Do check out Fernie. If you are an intermediate skier, it has lots to offer. But also lots for the advanced skier. If you hit the high slopes at Fernie, you need to be advanced not intermediate. Kimberley on the other hand has a great deal of intermediate slopes. Also, you will be very close to Whitefish, Montana. For intermediate skiers, this is possibly the best ski mtn. bar none. As a Canadian, I do want to encourage travel to Canada but Whitefish, Montana is a great ski area for middle level skiers. Have you looked at that area? Do not let anyone rook you into areas such as Westcastle. Advanced or beginner - to my opinion, no in between. <BR> <BR>If you are concerned about bucks, and given the exchange rate, I would still recommend Fernie or Kimberley. <BR> <BR>Feel free to post again for more info. I no longer post my email address as I got too many requests for help. But I will help on this board. Good luck.