Resort Report for Sunshine Village
Address: Suite 400 550 11th Ave. SW Calgary, T0L 0C0
Resort Email: info@skibig3.com
Snow Phone:
Main Phone: 1-877-754-7087
Projected Opening: OPEN
Projected Closing: 2010-05-16
Number of Acres: 1560
Snow Making Acres:
Top Elevation: 8957 FT
Base Elevation: 5446 FT
Vertical Feet: 3510 FT
Number of Lifts: 12
Number Double Chairs: 1
Number Surface Lifts: 2
Total Lift Capacity: 20000
Average Snowfall (IN): 360 IN
Number of Runs: 107
Advanced Runs: 25
Intermediate Runs: 55
Beginner Runs: 20
Ski: yes
Snowboard: yes
Cross Country: yes
Profile
Sunshine Village provides skiers and boarders with a 12-lift system featuring seven modern quad chairs (the most in the Canadian Rockies). The first ride takes you up five miles to the base area. The POMA high-speed quad chairlift allows a faster ride, higher capacity, greater height on the mountain, and improved access to the runs leading to the Continental Divide. One lift actually crosses a bit of British Columbia. Looking for a thrill? Ask about the Delirium Dive.
Lodging
The Sunshine Inn is the only one of its kind in Banff National Park, is accessible by gondola and has 84 rooms. The hotel is located right in the middle of the ski area at an elevation of 7,200 feet. In addition to offering a pristine wilderness setting, overnight guests also have the opportunity to set first tracks in the fresh powder. The renovation project involved the construction of a new lobby area and the expansion of the Chimney Corner Bar & Grill. Large panoramic windows now provide spectacular views of Goat's Eye Mountain from both the lobby and Chimney Corner Lounge, and the outdoor BBQ deck area now features a heated floor pad. Located on the ground floor, the new Java Lift serves Starbucks coffee and offers a small kiosk for snacks.
Recreation
Touring in national parks, dog sledding, helicopter service, snowcat rides. ice skating, sleigh riding, natural hot springs, and mountaineering nearby. Kid's program on weekends and holidays.
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