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Ski Areas Canada
Ski Areas Canada
In Canada, "skiing" takes on a whole new meaning. Unlike other ski areas in Europe, free riding and deep snow skiing sit at the very top of the list. Every lift offers a variety of possibilities, on- and off-piste, to ride down the mountain. The classification of the pistes in regards to difficulty are also different than the typical methods in Europe. Green pistes are easy, blue pistes are intermediate, and expert pistes are marked with black diamonds. The extremely challenging runs are marked with 2 black diamonds, also referred to as a "double black diamond", and the off-piste terrain is often marked with these as well.Canada is renowned for its Champagne powder, heliskiing, and snow-blanketed forest pistes that never seem to end. Due to the dry air, the snow is especially powdery and offers even beginners ideal requirements for powdering along. Also for the freestylers, Canadian ski resorts offer a multitude of possibilities that surpass those in the Alps. Enormous snow parks count as just a basic necessity in Canada.
The largest ski area in Canada is Whistler/Blackcomb. The modern ski resort offers around 33 km² and everything a skier's and snowboarder's heart desires. In the Canadian Rocky Mountains, with their breathtaking panoramic views, lie the ski areas of Sunshine and Lake Louise, which have made names for themselves through the yearly FIS-World Cup-Run. Hustle-and-bustle is seldom found in the ski resorts overseas. Due to the size, the variety of pistes, and the low number of visitors, it is not unheard of to have the entire piste to yourself.
