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This Peak Experience adventure offers an unforgettable 8 day exploration of two world-class ski areas. You’ll hit the slopes at Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, Mt. Norquay, and Marmot Basin.
What's Included
What’s included
- Group transfers
- 10 nights Bed & Breakfast
- 8 days social skiing
What’s not included
- Flights
- Lunches and dinners
- Ski Passes
- Ski/boot hire
- Backpack, shovel and probe (mandatory)
On Snow Experience
With your Ski Club Rep and fellow members, you will being by spending 5 days skiing the resorts of Banff: Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. You’ll then spend 3 days skiing in Jasper. This holiday is aimed at Intermediate (Silver) to Advanced (Purple) Peal Experience off piste skiers. If you are unsure of your ski level, please see our Ski Profile Page. At the end of the week, you will receive an updated grading from your Ski Club Rep.
One thing to be aware of on this holiday is how the off piste policy differs to Europe. Resorts will have an outer boundary, rather than on piste and off piste areas, with everything that sits inside this counted as patrolled and managed terrain. This allows you the freedom to ski any line that takes your fancy, without having to worry about snow conditions. You will remain ‘in-bounds’ for the duration of the trip.
Instructors, Guides and Ski Club Reps (see Essential Info for specific holidays)
Freshtracks Reps TBC
Freshtracks Rep allocations for the 2026/27 season are currently being finalised. Once confirmed, they will appear here. Stay tuned!
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HOLIDAY FAQ
Freshtracks holidays are group ski trips organised by the Ski Club of Great Britain for solo travellers, couples, and friends who want to ski with like-minded people. We offer social skiing, instructional, off piste, and touring holidays. On all holidays, a dedicated Freshtracks Rep will be on hand to make sure the holiday runs smoothly.
Find out more here – Holidays – Ski Club Of Great Britain.
Single room availability will be shown in the "View Dates & Prices" tab on each holiday page, located under the holiday name. If single rooms are available, this will be clearly stated there. If no single room option is listed, unfortunately this means they have already sold out.
Sometimes we can request additional single rooms from the hotel. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
This information is usually sent out 7-10 days before departure. It will include your final itinerary, Freshtracks Rep contact details, and any important information relating to your transfers, flights, and accommodation, depending on what is included in your specific package.
Freshtracks holidays use a ski profiling system to ensure you’re skiing alongside members of a similar ability, creating well-matched groups and a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
We recommend reviewing our Ski Profile page and selecting the profile you feel best represents your current skiing. The profiles are there to help us place you on the right holiday, so please choose honestly to ensure you get the most out of your time on the slopes.
If you’ve been on a Freshtracks holiday before, your Rep will give you an official grading at the end of the week. This will be recorded on our system and available to view in your Ski Locker.
No. Freshtracks holidays cater to a wide range of skiing abilities, from early intermediates to advanced skiers. Each trip includes detailed information about the recommended ski level so you can choose the right holiday for your ability.
Absolutely. The majority of Freshtracks guests travel solo – in fact, 85% of our guests last winter were solo travellers.
Our holidays are specifically designed to help you meet other passionate skiers and feel part of the group from the start. Group dining, organised skiing and fun social activities all help to create a friendly, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, making Freshtracks an ideal choice for anybody travelling alone.
Ski rental is not included on Freshtracks holidays and is arranged separately. That said, Ski Club of Great Britain members enjoy access to a number of ski hire discounts, which can be found on our Discounts page.
Ski Club of GB Rental Discounts
Please note that inclusions differ by holiday when it comes to lift passes, so it’s important to check the Essential Info tab beneath the holiday title, as well as the "What’s Included" and "What’s Not Included" sections at the top of the holiday overview page.
For Freshtracks holidays that include group flights, it is not possible to check in online beforehand. You simply need to turn up to a manned check-in desk with your passport on the day, where you will be checked in and issued with a physical boarding pass.
Make sure you read the full travel information in the Travel tab and, once you have booked, keep an eye out for your final information document. This will provide further details on your baggage allowance.
Ski carriage cannot be pre-booked and is payable at the airport.
We are ATOL and ABTOT protected so you can book with confidence knowing your money is secure.
Our holidays are a great way to meet and ski with other members of a similar ability to you.
Have questions? Call now and talk to our friendly team of holiday experts on 020 8410 2022.
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Prices include
10 nights B&B, 3* hotels, Return Group Transfers to/from Calgary & Transfers Between Resorts, 8 days social skiing
Prior to booking, it is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
Book with confidence - the Ski Club is ABTOT and ATOL protected
Banff Park Lodge, Banff
Chateau Jasper, Jasper
In Banff, you’ll spend 6 nights B&B in twin share rooms at The 3* Banff Park Lodge. The Banff Park Lodge is a quiet location with access to the lively downtown area of Banff, and close to the three local Ski Resorts of Lake Louise, Sunshine Village & Mt. Norquay. In Jasper, you’ll be staying for 4 nights at Chateau Jasper .
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Travel Information
You will be able to book a Banff Airporter Scheduled Transfer from Calgary Airport to the town of Banff. This will be a schedule shared transfer and the discount code will provide you will a 100% discount when booking online. Please request the discount code from Ski Club office. Your Ski Club Rep will meet the group at Banff Park Lodge.
Banff Airport run multiple transfers per day and the schedule can be found here – https://banffairporter.com/schedule-rates/. This means that members can book a transfer around their flight times, without having to wait for other members. This code is also valid up to 5-days prior to the trip start date (26th Feb), so if you do decide to travel early, you can still take advantage of the booking.
A group transfer between Banff and Jasper is also included within the holiday. This transfer will be around 3hr 30 mins.
A set group transfer will be arranged from Jasper to Calgary Airport at the end of the trip. The return transfer will take around 5 hours.
Recommended Flights
LHR 1325 – YYC 1555 (AC851) // YYC 1730 – LHR 0920 +1 (Ac850)
MAN 0905 – YYC 1340 (DL9633/DL9397 ) via AMS // YYC 1520 – MAN 1005+1 (DL9390/DL9316) via AMS
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the Freshtracks team on 020 8410 2022.
Confirmation
Once the holiday has been confirmed, please send your flight details (flight numbers, arrival and departure time) to the Freshtracks Team via email to [email protected].
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What You Need to Know
TBC for 2027
TBC for 2027
There are a variety of ski rental shops in Banff and Jasper. In the past, members have used Banff Springs Rentals, which has proved to be a reliable and well‑regarded option. Another option in Banff is Ultimate Sports Banff.
We are currently awaiting pricing for the 2026/27 season. Once received, pricing will be published and lift passes will be made available for purchase for certain resorts through the your ski locker.
It is a condition of booking that you have valid and adequate snowsports insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure your policy provides cover for all the activities that you participate in during your holiday. We offer a Ski Club Insurance policy which provides the cover we require for all bookings. This policy can be found here: Ski Club Travel Insurance – Ski Club Of Great Britain.
If you decide to purchase insurance elsewhere, it is your responsibility to ensure that your policy provides cover as that of the Ski Club Insurance policy. The policy of insurance should provide cover for personal injury, death, medical and repatriation costs in the countries which you intend to visit, together with cover for loss of baggage and valuables, personal liability, delay, cancellation, curtailment, missed departure and legal expenses. The policy should also include cover against losses caused by the effects or consequences of Covid-19.
Due to the type of holidays that you will be booking with us, we also advise that your policy should include skiing off-piste without a guide. Please note, insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as booking in order for the package holiday or single service cancellation cover to be effective. It is also advised to keep your insurance details with you while you are on your holiday. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available.
When venturing off piste, it is compulsory to wear an avalanche transceiver. These can be provided by the Ski Club and should be worn by every person on every all mountain, off piste and touring holiday. Anyone joining these holidays will also be required to bring their own backpack, shovel and probe.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with a Ski Club Group, in any of the resorts where the Ski Club is represented, agrees to do so under the following conditions:
- You appreciate that the Ski Club Rep is a volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide.
- You also appreciate that no other member of the group undertakes any obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible.
- You must ensure that your equipment is in good working order before setting off for the day and that you are suitably clothed for the proposed itinerary and all possible weather conditions.
- You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence.
- You must ensure that you are properly equipped for that day. If you are skiing off piste you must have a shovel, probe and transceiver, and know how to use them. If you are using a Ski Club transceiver, it is your sole responsibility to know how to use it.
- It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken.
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Alberta Adventure Itinerary
This itinerary is intended as a guide to give an overview of the trip, and some fine details may be adjusted slightly.
Stay at Banff Park Lodge, with 5 days of skiing with your rep at either Lake Louise, Mount Norquay or Sunshine Village, depending on where the best snow conditions are.
A mid-morning transfer will take you to Jasper along the incredible Icefields Parkway – widely regarded as one of the most spectacular drives in the world, with breathtaking mountain scenery throughout. You’ll arrive in the early to mid-afternoon, allowing time to settle into your hotel and explore Jasper.
Spend three days discovering the magic of Jasper, venturing onto the slopes of Marmot Basin – a hidden gem in the heart of the Canadian Rockies offering vast terrain, reliable snow and a refreshingly unhurried atmosphere far from the crowds.
After an incredible Alberta adventure, your trip sadly comes to an end. You will take a transfer back to Calgary, arriving in good time for the 17:30 Air Canada flight back to London Heathrow. Alternatively, there is also a 2230 flight with Westjet to LHR if you prefer to take that one.
Lake Louise ski area is located 45 minutes up the highway from the town of Banff
Most people base themselves there, especially if you’re looking for a livelier atmosphere as Lake Louise itself is very quiet. Along with Sunshine Village and Mt Norquay it forms the “Ski Big 3”, all of which are covered by the same lift pass and are linked by a bus service – although having a car will certainly help.
Beginner- Fast lifts
- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Beginner
Fast liftsPros and cons
- Reliable snow record, especially in early season
- Some of the world’s most spectacular scenery
- Banff is a great resort town, with plenty going on
- Three ski areas set apart so bus rides or a car needed
- Can get very cold and exposed – most chairlifts are uncovered
- Lake Louise village itself is very quiet
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