Holiday Tips to Get on Snow Faster
The holidays are a popular time to ski, and a little planning helps ensure a smooth day. Follow these tips to spend less time waiting and more time carving turns.
🎟️ Skip the Line. Buy Tickets Online
Buy your day tickets online and redeem them instantly at our ticket pickup boxes. Classic and Digital Plus+Cards can also book free and discounted days online here, then print them at the pickup boxes. Fast and easy!
💳 Pick Up Your Pass Before You Arrive (If You Can)
If you haven’t picked up your Season Pass or Direct-To-Lift Plus+Card yet, complete your online waiver (emailed after purchase) and upload your profile photo ahead of time. Picking up your pass at the Calgary Office or in Banff at the Skibig3 Adventure Hub before your first day ensures less waiting and more laps.
Note: Direct-To-Lift Plus+Cards must be picked up before visiting partner resorts.
🚌 Ride the Free Shuttles
Save on gas and parking by hopping on our free Banff and Lake Louise shuttles, running multiple times per day between the resort and many popular hotels. View shuttle schedules here.
⏰ Arrive Early
Arriving early means better parking, faster rentals, and first dibs on lockers, setting you up for a smoother start to your ski day.