November 30 - December 1

Lake Louise Alpine Ski World Cup

Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill and Super G

The Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup is Canada’s premiere alpine ski race where the world’s fastest skiers will begin their journey to Sochi 2014. The Lake Louise Ski Resort, nestled amongst the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, will host the only World Cup race organizing committee outside of Europe to join the ranks of the famous Club 5 Ski Classics.

The Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup is one of the select few that hold both the men’s and ladies speed events on the World Cup circuit and will play host to the first Audi FIS Ski World Cup downhill and super-G races of the season. This is the only event of its kind in Canada and is broadcast to a global audience in excess of 184 million.

World Cup Kick-Off Pricing $68.95 Plus Kids Ski Free

Start your World Cup weekend off right with a discounted Lift Ticket! Adults Lift Passes are just $68.95, Seniors & Youths only $59.95 and up to 2 kids under 12 ski free with the purchase of each Adult Lift Ticket. Just say "Go Canada Go" at Guest Services to take advantage of the "Kids Ski Free" offer!

Free to Attend & Fun for the Whole Family

Enjoy the festival atmosphere and exciting activations in the base area from 10am-3pm each day. Head up to the finish area to the Winsport Kidzone to get autographs, and roast marshmallows. Then join us in the Lodge of Ten Peaks (near Slopeside Cafe) for FREE face painting.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, November 30th

10am-3pm - Free face painting in the Lodge of Ten Peaks

11:00am - Winsport KidZone opens in the finish area

11:30am - Opening ceremonies

12:00pm - Audi FIS Ski Men’s World Cup Downhill

2:30pm - Closing ceremonies

7:00pm - Bib Draw at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise: public is welcome to join but on a first-come, first-serve basis

Sunday, December 1st

10:00am - Winsport KidZone opens in the finish area

10:30am - Opening ceremonies

11:00am - Audi FIS Ski World Cup Super G

1:30pm - Closing ceremonies