There is a large menu of lesson options available at Lake Louise from a broad range of expert professional instructors. Except for Discover programs, lessons do not include lift tickets or rentals. Before you visit, lessons and rentals can be purchased online at www.SkiBig3.com or by calling 1-877-754-8196.

Group lessons: The Club Ski program offers three day lessons, with the same instructor, at all three of Banff National Park's resorts; Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village. The three day cost is C$299.

Private Lessons: Up to five friends and family can join a private lesson, splitting the cost between you. A half day program (3 hours) is C$379 and a full day program (6 hours) is C$579.

Private lessons can be arranged online through Ski Big 3.

The Club Ski and Club Snowboard programs operate at Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Mt. Norquay. Groups of similar interest and expertise ski or ride together with the same instructor for four hours a day at each of the three areas, then dine at an optional closing-night dinner with prizes. The program starts Sundays and Thursdays, and one benefit is lift-line priority. The three-day program costs C$285 (plus tax, lift tickets and rentals).

First-timer package: Discover Skiing and Snowboarding costs C$89 for a half day (two hours) and C$99 (four-and-a half hours) including lesson, equipment rental and beginner lift ticket for skiers or snowboarders.

A three-day package including lessons, rentals and lift ticket costs C$375 for adults; C$346 for youth; and only C$279 without lits and equipment. These 3-day programs start on Sunday or Thursday.

Special programs: Lake Louise has several special clinics, some for two hours, others for several days, including Performance Plus Workshops, women's camps and more. Call for all details and prices (522-1333) .

Racing: A dual-slalom NASTAR course is available for group bookings.