An April 2005 trip to Lake Louise by DrewD
Quote: What do you do when your Aussie partner wants to ski in April? Well, much of Colorado/New Mexico/Utah is already closed, so you head to the Great White North to Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta in the Banff National Park.
Hotel | "Chateau Lake Louise"
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The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 111 Lake Louise Drive Lake Louise, Alberta T0L1E0 (403) 522-3511
Restaurant | "Laggan's"
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Laggan's Mountain Bakery and Deli Samson Mall Lake Louise, Alberta T0L 1E0 (403) 522-2017
Restaurant | "Maple Leaf"
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Maple Leaf Grill 137 Banff ave Banff, Alberta T1L (403) 760-7680
Restaurant | "Rose & Crown"
Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub 202 Banff Ave Lake Louise, Alberta 403-762-2121
Attraction | "Lake Louise and Sunshine Village"
I suggest renting skis the first day, then storing them at the resort or taking them with you - don't mess with renting at your hotel. Sunshine Village has fewer amentities, but better for the "true skiier" - more challenging and only natural snow. Lake Louise is more a resort in the typical Vail Valley tradition - more plush, better food, and groomed trails.
In spring, it's best to ski higher up the mountain or on the Back Bowls/Larch areas. Fewer people and much better snow. There's a good mix of green, blue, and black, and plenty of acreage to keep you content.
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Lake Louise Banff - Sunshine Village 225 Banff Avenue Lake Louise, Alberta 403-762-4561
DrewD Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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