Lake Louise — Lessons

2012/13 prices

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; 4 days is C$399.

Private Lessons: Up to five friends and family can join a private lesson, splitting the cost between you. 2 hours, C$249, half day program (3 hours) is C$349 and a full day program (6 hours) is C$559; late day (2-4pm) is C$169.

Afternoon ski specials, 2 hours, C$199; 3 hours, C$299.

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$299 (plus tax, lift tickets and rentals).

A three-day package including lessons, rentals and lift ticket costs C$399 for adults and only C$299 without lifts 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 (403-522-1333) .

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