Lake Louise

Lake Louise Overview:

Named “Best Steeps”, “Best Scenery”, “Best Terrain Park” and “Best New Off-Piste Tour” – Ski Canada Magazine. Now that’s some serious accolades!! Lake Louise is The Rockies largest resort located in the heart of the historic Banff National Park – a dream destination! We are proud to offer our Ski Courses and Snowboard Courses in this incredible destination.

Lake Louise Quick Stats:

• 4200 skiable acres and 139 named runs
• Limitless off-piste and some of the Rockie’s most challenging terrain.
• Exhilarating steep chutes and bowls
• Lake Louise Ski & Snowboard School is the best in the region, boasting the highest certified staff.

Message from Lake Louise Ski School

Kevin Eaton Assistant Ski School Director Lake Louise Ski Resort

Accommodation

Training Courses

Accommodation during our 3 – 12 week training courses at Lake Louise is provided at HI Lake Louise. This is a hostel style lodge in a fantastic location right in the heart of Lake Louise. Free WiFi, common areas with fireplaces, lockers and drying rooms are all provided.

• Tripple and quad share rooms
• Fully furnished with Cable TV and High Speed Wireless Internet
• Kitchen and laundry facilities
• Linen and bedding (down duvets) are provided – towels are not included
• Ski and snowboard storage areas

Internship Programs

Accommodation for those on an EA Internship Program at Lake Louise is organised at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Staff Housing. This is very affordable accommodation with everything you need including spacious rooms, an awesome atmosphere and an onsite bar! Here’s a few quick details:

• Single bed
• Twin share rooms
• Dresser
• Clothes Closet
• Sofa
• Cook Top or Shared Kitchen
• Fridge
• Cable Capabilities
• Telephone Cabilities
• Shared Common Area

Eryn shows you around Naime’s room at Lake Louise Staff Housing

Note: For those on our Internship Programs, EA covers the cost of your accommodation for the duration of the level one program. Once employed you will be able to stay on for the remainder of the season which payments deducted from your pay cheques. Note: on arrival you will be required to pay a bond. You will also need to bring or purchase on arrival bedding, towels plus some basic cooking and eating utensils.

Course Manager

Tom has been instructing at Lake Louise since going through an EA course in 2009. He is the on ground EA Program Representative who oversees the running of our Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard courses and anything he doesn’t know about the area probably isn’t worth knowing. He is on hand to help out with everything from the best powder runs to the best deals in town.

Living in Lake Louise

You will quickly become one of the locals and enjoy ‘mates rates’, ‘mean hookups’ and a lot of fun. People are often keen to know how much it costs to buy food so here’s our shopping list run down:

• A hearty meal from the West Lake Louise Lodge CA$8
• A cold apres ski beer at Lake Louise Resort CA$5
• A big burger and fries from Eddies in Banff CA$11.50
• A pack of 5 Bagels from the Safeway Supermarket CA$4

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