| Skiing is one of the the most relaxing activities one | | | | the resort and lodging. If your bringing your own |
| can engage in. With all the hustle and bustle of | | | | equipment remember the bags will be over sized and |
| modern life it's nice to have an escape that really | | | | airliners are charging more for extra bags these days. |
| gets us back to our roots and grounds us to the | | | | Sunshine Valley offers 3,300 acres of terrain on three |
| core. When you're thinking about taking your next | | | | mountains which receives an annually amount of 30 |
| skiing vacation, Sunshine should be at the top of the | | | | ft of snow. For a relatively uncrowned resort this is a |
| list of places to spend your hard earned time. It can | | | | massive amount of terrain, which is accessible by 12 |
| be a little daunting at first with all the choices of | | | | different modern lifts including 8 super lifts (which is |
| where to go and things you'll need in order to have a | | | | the most in the Canadian Rockies), a cozy high speed |
| top notch trip. However hopefully the help of this | | | | gondola, and 3 traditional lifts. |
| article and some of my other articles it will give you | | | | The season start in November and typically ends in |
| some advice on how to plan you ultimate getaway, | | | | May. The resort has a base elevation of 5,440 ft and |
| whether with friends or family for a reasonable price! | | | | a top elevation of 8,954 ft. With 107 runs there is |
| First when you decide to get away to Sunshine think | | | | terrain for ever experience level skier with 20% |
| about how many guests you'll be taking with you. | | | | considered beginner runs, 55% intermediate, and |
| Think about how close you want to be to the resort | | | | 25% expert. There is also a terrain park for any |
| for your lodging. Staying close to the resort is always | | | | snowboarders in your group. |
| preferable however its usually a little more expensive. | | | | The town of Banff is within 15 miles of the resort |
| Plan your ski rentals out ahead of time. Check a map | | | | and offers and exciting and lively nightlife that will be |
| to see how far the ski rental store you choose is to | | | | sure to offer whatever experience your seeking. |