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Panorama Mountain Village Ski Resort
| Mountain Statistics |
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| Longest Run |
5.5km / 3.3mi |
| # of runs |
119 + bowls |
| Skiable Terrain |
2,847 acres |
| Ave Annual Snowfall |
4.8m / 15.7ft |
| Top Elevation |
2380m / 7800ft |
| Vertical Rise |
1220m / 4000ft |
| Lift Capacity |
7,000+/hr |
| % runs (beginner / intermediate / advanced) |
15/55/30 |
| Full Ski Rentals |
yes |
| Day Care |
yes |
| Ski School |
yes |
| Food Service |
Restaurant, Night Club, Cafeteria, Coffee Shop, Cafe, Bar & Grill |
| Season |
early Dec - late April |
| Standard Rates (based on 2 days min)* |
Adult - $53.50, Senior - $43, Youth - $43, Junior - $23.50, Child - $9.50 |
* Adult: 18-64, Senior: 65+, Youth: 13-17, Junior: 7-12, Child: 6 and under
Ski Resort Overview
Panorama is an intimate mountain resort which offers a village atmosphere with an awesome variety of double black diamond glade skiing to uncrowded wide open groomed trails. The ski area is located 2 hours south west of Banff and just a little over 3 hours from Calgary.
Panorama features over 4,000 vertical feet and 2,847 patrolled acres of beginner, intermediate and expert terrain accessed via 9 lifts. Skiers and boarders won’t want to miss Panorama’s newest and largest terrain expansion ever - Taynton Bowl. Formerly exclusive heli-skiing terrain, Taynton Bowl is now lift-accessed backcountry style skiing incorporated into Panorama’s official boundary. Panorama offers over 100 trails in addition to bowls, the Extreme Dream Zone, ShowZone Terrain Park including a FIS regulation half pipe, and a mini jib park. The ski season runs early December through late April and averages 447 cm (187 inches) of natural snow, with snowmaking capabilities.
With the largest terrain expansions in years with the new Taynton Bowl, Panorama now features almost 1000 acres of back country style naturally gladed skiing. Along with the Taynton Bowl expansion, there is the new trail "Millenium" (over 2kms) and "Stumbock's" to offer more variety to you day... The East-facing bowl captures exceptional snowfall throughout the season. Recently acquired from the local Heli-Ski company based at Panorama, the area was brought into the recreational boundary with access off the Summit lift with skiing out over 5km to the village. The main chutes are over 1,700 of vertical descent complimenting the total to over 4,000 vertical at Panorama, the second highest in the Canadian Rockies Region and one of the largest in North America.
Under Intrawest's direction (the same driving force behind Whistler and Mount Tremblant), Panorama has become one of the Canadian Rockies' premier ski destinations with an intimate village at the base, an excellent assortment of accommodation, superb terrain, and a wide range of other activities to keep the family occupied. If you haven't been to Panorama Mountain Village in recent years, be prepared to be floored by the mountain improvements, expanded terrain, and expansive condo and lodging developments.
Where to Stay
Panorama Mountain Village, which puts you in the heart of the action, can accommodate over 2,500 guests at any given time. Nearby towns in the Columbia Valley like Invermere / Windermere, Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont Hot Springs act as affordable bedroom alternatives to staying directly in the village.
To simplify the decision-making process Panorama offers lodging for 1,500 in ski-in/ski-out units categorized as super-premium – “Platinum,” premium – “Gold,” value-priced – “Silver” and budget-oriented –“Bronze.” All accommodation options allow access to the Panorama Springs Hot Pools.
Platinum Level Lodgings are luxury townhomes featuring designer finishes, full kitchens, ski-in/ski-out, golf-in/golf-out access and a private deck complete with hot tub, gas barbeque and breathtaking mountain views. GOLD Level Lodgings are exquisitely designed one and two- bedroom units featuring full kitchens with dishwashers and microwaves; and living areas complete with TV, telephone, balcony and fireplace. SILVER Level Lodgings are the original, value-orientated family-style accommodations located in the lower village within walking distance to the Village Gondola. They feature full kitchens with dishwashers and microwaves; and family areas with TV, VCR, telephone and balcony. BRONZE Level Lodgings are budget-oriented lodging features ski-in/ski-out rooms with full bath, TV and phone. Hotel amenities include a sauna and outdoor hot tub.
Regardless of your budget, Ultimate Rockies offers numerous lodging options in Panorama Mountain Village and the Columbia Valley that will keep you warm and cozy at a cost that will keep you smiling the whole trip.
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