Banff, Alberta CA

Canada, Past Trips Ski & Snowboard

Overview
Trip Information
Payment
Cost
Gallery

Overview

Trip Dates - January 27 - February 3, 2024
Banff 2024 Trip Application

______________

Fairmont Banff Springs Named Best Resort in Alberta and Best Ski Hotel in Canada

Banff Sunshine

Vertical Drop: 3,514 ft
Skiable Acres: 3,358 ac
Named Trails: 137 (20% Green, 55% Blue, 25% Black+)

Lake Louise Ski Resort

Vertical Drop: 3,250 ft
Skiable Acres: 4,200 acres
Named Trails: 164 (25% Green, 45% Blue, 30% Black+)

Mt. Norquay

Vertical Drop: 1,650 ft
Only night skiing in Canadian Rockies

Trip Information

Trip Information Expand All

Lodging
Situated on a mountainside on the edge of the town of Banff, the Fairmont Banff Springs is a designated National Historic Site of Canada renowned for its castle-like architecture. It is also a 5-time winner of both the World Travel Awards’ Best Ski Hotel in Canada and Best Hotel in Alberta designations. On-site amenities include both indoor and outdoor pool/hot tub areas, a full-service spa, and several restaurants and cocktail lounges. The hotel also provides regular shuttle service to/from downtown Banff (~5 minutes) and to each of Banff Sunshine (~25 minutes), Lake Louise (~45 minutes), and Mt. Norquay (~15 minutes) ski resorts. Rooms for this trip are either 1 Queen Bed or 2 Queen Bed guest rooms in the Gatehouse Wing of the main building. For additional, information, visit https://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/
Lift Tickets
- LIFT TICKETS:
  
  5-day lift ticket (good for 5 of 6 days) is included; lift ticket is good at each of the Ski Big 3 resorts (Sunshine, Lake Louise, Mt. Norquay).
  
  For 4-day lift ticket, deduct $25 from package price.
  
  For 6-day lift ticket, add $80 to package price.
  
  No lift ticket: Deduct $375 from package price.
  
  Ikon Pass holders can ski all days their passes permit access without purchase of lift ticket.
Flight Information
- Outbound Itinerary:
  
  United Airlines #1688: Depart IAD 27 Jan 6:45 AM // Arrive IAH 27 Jan 8:49 AM
  
  United Airlines #537: Depart IAH 27 Jan 9:23 AM // Arrive YYC 27 Jan 1:02 PM
- Return Itinerary:
  
  UA #1655: Depart YYC 03 Feb 12:41 PM // Arrive ORD 03 Feb 5:01 PM
  
  UA #2418: Depart ORD 03 Feb 6:04 PM // Arrive IAD 03 Feb 9:05 PM
- Ground-only (no airfare) package: deduct $475 from package price.
  
  NOTE: This option is only allowable for attendees that are not local to the Baltimore/Washington area.
- Baggage fees are not included and must be paid separately by the traveler.
- Group airfare requires passport information to be collected by the trip at a future point.
Ground Transportation
Ground transportation from to and from Calgary International Airport is provided. If you are arranging your own flight, please arrive at the same time or prior to group flight; delays for self-arranged airfare will not be accommodated and traveler will be responsible for their own transportation to the Fairmont Banff Springs.
Group Activities
A minimum of a welcome reception upon arrival at the Fairmont Banff Springs, one group dinner, and a group après ski event will be provided with times and locations TBD.
Travel Insurance
Insurance is not included in the price of the trip and can be purchased from an insurance company of your choice. If purchasing travel insurance please thoroughly review the terms & conditions of the policy or contract your insurer in order to ensure appropriate coverage/applicability.
Cancelation Policies
- Airfare is refundable until Dec 18 if it does not reduce the group’s bookings to less than 10 seats. Airfare is non-refundable with no exceptions after December 18.
- Lodging is refundable until November 27 if it does not reduce the group’s confirmed bookings to less than 10 rooms / 20 guests. Lodging is non-refundable with no exceptions after November 27.
- Lift tickets are refundable less a $45 processing fee until Dec 12. After Dec 12, lift tickets are non-refundable unless a medical/doctor’s note is provided.

Payment

Reservations are accepted on a first-come basis and require deposits. All payments must be made on schedule. This trip requires a $700 per person deposit by August 30th, and a final payment by November 15.

____________________________

Please complete all information, print, sign and submit a trip deposit via check (payable to "Goddard Ski Club"), Venmo, or Paypal to the Trip Leader. Each individual must submit a separate application form (combined checks are acceptable).

Submit applications and payments to:

Trip Leader: Matt Ekinci, 9435 Old Man Ct, Columbia, MD 21045

[email protected]

Cost

Price includes

RT airfare Dulles -> Calgary (United Airlines)
7 nights lodging at 5* Fairmont Banff Springs
5-day lift good at all Ski Big 3 resorts (Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, Mt. Norquay )
Ground transportation
Group welcome reception
2+ group après ski events or dinners
All Banff National Park entry + resort taxes / fees

Price excludes

Gallery

from $2,456.00

Inquiry Form

Full Name* :

Email* :

Country :

Phone Number :

Number of Adults :

Number of Children :

Message :