Experience Cross Country Skiing at Lake Louise

Lake Louise, located in the Banff National Park, is quickly becoming a premiere destination for cross country skiing. Aside from having incredible snow, the area offers skiers a wide variety of trails, incredible mountain scenery, wildlife viewing opportunities, world class accommodations, and dining options.

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Why Lake Louise?

Ski Trails
	Very pretty trails in a gorgeous mountain wilderness setting
	Many natural clearings with mountain vistas alternate with tree-lined trails
	Traditional, narrower, more intimate XC ski trails 3 metres wide, 4 & 5 metres on hills
	Lots of twists & turns, ups & downs to entertain the skier
	Ski-skating on the Moraine Lake & Great Divide trails

Great variety of XC skiing close by
	Trackset Trails (total 70 km)
	Backcountry (Light) Touring on skier-set tracks (total 150 km)
	Telemark skiing at 2 Lift-serviced areas & 3 “climb-it-yourself” areas
Incredible Snow
	Located in Alberta’s snow belt
	Longest ski season in Alberta – Mid November to Mid April
	Fun & frolic in waist-deep snow by mid-February
	Usually 1 metre of settled snow-pack beside the XC ski trails by mid-February
	Wonderful scenery with sunshine and blue skies
Other Attractions
	World class downhill skiing and riding at the Lake Louise Ski Area
	Snowshoe trails & routes for all abilities
	Ice skating on the iconic lake ice in front of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
	Hockey Rink on the iconic lake ice
	Sleigh rides on Lakeshore trail
	Dog sled trips on Great Divide Trail and adjacent forest trails
Access, facilities & services
	Easy access from major scenic highways
	Hotels, historic lodges, restaurants & cafes close by
	Three full-service ski-in lodges in the backcountry close to Lake Louise
	Two full service XC ski shops conveniently close to Lake Louise
	National Parks Visitor Info. Centre with weather, ski trail & other info
	Heated washrooms close to trails
Banff National Park World Heritage Site
	An unspoiled Winter Wonderland
	Surrounded by the "rugged Canadian Rockies"
	Limited commercial development
	Eco-tourism opportunities
	Opportunities to see deer, elk & sheep – but please drive safely!
Special Events
	Lake Louise Loppet – Oldest mass-participation race in Western Canada (since 1973)
	Ice Sculpture Festival
	Lake Louise to Banff XC ski relay race

If you're a cross country skier, or are thinking about getting into this wonderful sport, you have to come to Lake Louise! Lake Louise is truly is the perfect setting for a cross country ski destination.

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