Ski & Snowboard

I really like sunshine, but not everyone does. There is tons of terrain, and you can access terrain of all levels relatively easily, but it's hard to move from one area to another. You kind of have to ski on one chair lift for a while, and then dedicate half an hour to moving to a new spot on the mountain. Do not come here if the weather is lousy. There is almost no tree coverage, so 80% of the mountain becomes unbearable if it's windy and snowy, and the last 20% is only enjoyable if you're a mediocre skiier. Show up early on a weekend, because the parking lot is huge and it's a pain to walk through. There's a sneaky parking lot around back that you can sometimes get in if the front lot is getting full. Drive past the lodge and past the valet parking and you'll find it.

Expensive prices and horrible customer service. I paid for two days and after I injured myself on the first day, they wouldn’t refund the second day. $55 per day for basic skis and poles (no boots) is also very high for off-mountain. There doesn’t seem to be any advantage to renting here instead of the mountain.

My wife rented skis from Abominable Sports during our trip to Banff and we had a fantastic experience. We told them that we were hoping to get on the mountain for a half-day warmup when we arrived and they were able to have her skis ready in ~30 minutes. Very friendly staff, Michael was great!

Friendly and helpful. Kept going back

You guys made our day (fam and friends). You were very patient and understanding given we were out of town and new to bike riding and rentals. I am very grateful for the education and support we got from the crew. And the one guy (British accent) who went above and beyond to get the trail gator to fit well enough for my 3yr old. He had a blast! We definitely Ce see you lads again on my next trip to Banff.

Extremely helpful in picking out everything I needed to get started snowboarding

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This shop is the real deal. Came in for a binding adjustment and they helped me right away. Didn’t even charge me a dime! These guys will be getting all my business from now on.

My son and I visited Mt Norquay for Toonie day. This is my first time skiing at this hill and I absolutely loved it. The runs are the perfect length for my son to not tire too easily and there is a nice combination of difficult and easy terrain. My son was on the black diamonds by the end of the day and feeling pretty good about himself. A longer black diamond run might have exhausted him but these runs were perfect. We will definitely be back, many many times!

Friendly service. Some hard to find climbing gear could be found here. They started bringing some European clothing.

Extremely friendly and helpful staff.

We hired a snowboard and two pairs of crampons. Their policy is that you only pay for what you use, which is fantastic, it meant that we didn't have to keep going back and forth to hire shops. The staff are really helpful and full of local information. They are open really early too, which means that you can hire and still catch the first lift in Lake Louise or Sunshine Village.

I would say this is one of the most prestigious ski schools in Canada with the most highly trained and qualified Canadian Ski instructors alliance professionals who cater to all levels of skiers and snowboarders.

As a west coast regular, I enjoy the power dry snow conditions here. The Rocky Mountain aesthetic is stunning. It’s a great family resort with some good fun options for experienced skiers. I would consider this place a “fun” resort. Come for the ease of it as opposed to the terrain.

Very expensive but great options for people who didn't pack properly in terms of clothing and attire. Service was friendly. If you're a fan of tentree, this store sells men's and women's clothing including hats.

Very picturesque. Awesome views. Amazing ski instructor. We were lucky with fresh powder on the say we visited. Great food and plenty of it. Would highly recommend the nachos - yum!

If you are vintage, you will enjoy their amazing collection of vintage boards on the ceiling.

Columbia cycle and ski is always willing to go that extra mile for the customer. Knowledgeable staff provide great service and it is pleasure to work with. Matt and Scott are great bike mechanics who can fix your bikes and get you back on the trails in no time. Highly recommend this place!

Been coming to Seattle Ski for years and the service never changes! Great team, selection, and atmosphere. Rosie, Kyle, and Brian are up there with the very best!