Panorama Ski Resort, Canada

Panorama Ski Resort, Canada

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Guide To Panorama Ski Resort

Panorama Ski Resort offers an amazing winter getaway with snow, terrain, and activities to suit all abilities and levels. Located about two hours from Banff, the resort offers a serene alpine experience.

The ski field offers everything you need to make your stay a memorable one, providing a winter experience that's as fun as it’s scenic. And being less popular than the neighboring resorts of Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and Revelstoke, you can ski to your contentment without having to worry about dealing with crowds.

The snow-covered slopes of Panorama are perfect for skiing and boarding, but they're also popular with snowshoers and cross-country skiers looking for some fresh trails. The resort’s slopes offer a variety of terrain—from beginner to extreme—so you can find something that fits your level of expertise. Its beginner terrain has gentle slopes that allow beginners to learn winter sports at their own pace. Intermediates and advanced skiers are also taken care of with advanced terrain that includes pleasant groomers steep chutes, wide open bowls, and even double-black diamond runs.

So ready your winter gear for amazing winter thrills with a season that begins in early December and lasts until April.

What Panorama Ski Resort has to offer.

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PANORAMA SKI RESORT OPEN DATES AND TIMES

Panorama Ski Field is estimated to be open

Between the dates of December 9, 2022 and estimated to close on April 10, 2023 for the 2022 season.

Ski life Services at Panorama Ski Resort open as early as 9:30 AM and last to close is at 5:30 PM.

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Panorama Ski Resort Trail Map

Panorama Ski Resort Terrain

Panorama Ski Resort is famed for its incredibly steep vertical of 1,225 meters. Its highest lifted point is 2,365 meters and the lowest is 1,140 meters. This vertical is the third longest in Canada. The terrain is also below the tree line which makes for some great scenic experiences and enjoyment of the gladed areas.

Most of Panorama Mountain Resort’s terrain is suited to intermediate riders. However, there are ample opportunities for beginners and advanced skiers and snowboarders on various parts of the slopes.

The official stats for the resort’s 100 kilometers of slopes are:

  • 20% (20 kilometers) beginner slopes
  • 55% (55 kilometers) of intermediate blue runs
  • 25% (25 kilometers) advanced slopes

The terrain’s incline gets progressively steeper from the mountain’s base to the top. Most of the beginner slopes are located closer to the base near the village. Intermediate slopes are located further upslope with advanced terrain being near the summit.

Beginner Riding at Panorama Ski Resort

The beginner slopes at this resort are not very extensive, but provide ample opportunities for novices to get used to skiing and snowboarding at their own pace. These runs are also served by beginner-friendly lifts that include a chairlift and Magic Carpets. First-time skiers get VIP treatment by riding the Red Carpet Magic Carpet.

There is also a dedicated beginner run that is separated from other fast skiers in the nonboring runs. Novices get used to the slopes and naturally progress to more challenging lifts such as the J-bar and chairlifts as well as steeper blue runs.

Intermediate Riding at Panorama Ski Resort

This resort has extensive blue slopes with long cruisers that provide maximum enjoyment to intermediates. The most popular groomers include Skyline and Rollercoaster, which can be accessed via the gondola or Summit lift. However, the slopes on top of the Summit lift are too challenging for less confident beginners and are the next step for intermediates to progress to steeper slopes.

Daring intermediates can access the off-piste tracks at the Sun Bowl. They also delight in the open skiing features at the Alive Glades.

Terrain Parks at Panorama Ski Resort

This is resort is a haven for freestylers. It has two great terrain parks that also offer intermediate riding. Panorama Resorts terrain parks deviate from the norm by having jumps even though there are no pipes.

Advanced Terrain at Panorama Ski Resort.

The resort has plenty of advanced riding.  Usually, the resort grooms a few black runs at night to allow riders to enjoy the steep slopes the next morning. Other advanced slopes are gladed and littered with moguls. 

Expert Riding at Panorama Ski Resort

There is a great expert terrain below the tree line at the Extreme Dream Zone which also receives a decent powder fall. The named runs here are rated double black and feature impressive tree skiing opportunities.

There are also backcountry opportunities at the infamous Taynton Bowl which has tons of challenging features. Aside from the three lifts required to access this area, there is also the Monster X snowcat that operates during the weekend.

Lifts at Panorama Ski Resort

The resort has a network of 10 lifts of various kinds that allows revelers to get to various parts of the resort. The lifts include a gondola, 6 chairlifts, a J-bar, and 2 Magic Carpets. In addition to the lifts, the resort has a snowcat dubbed the Monster X. It provides access to the high terrain at the Goldie Plateau.

The named lifts have the following details:

  • The Village Gondola – This is an 8-person cabriolet gondola that can transport up to 870 revelers and their equipment upslope every hour. It takes 2 minutes to ascend a 40-meter incline and travel a length of 233 meters. It carries riders from the resort’s parking lot to the top of the mountain.
  • Champagne Express – This is a 4-person high-speed detachable chairlift that takes 7.5 minutes to climb a 629-meter vertical and travel a 1,995-meter distance. It has a capacity of transporting 2,400 persons per hour.
  • Mile 1 Quad Express – This is a 4-person high-speed chairlift that can transport 1,800 riders and their equipment up a 380-meter incline in 7.5 minutes. It travels a distance of 1,600 meters.
  • Discovery Quad – This 4-person, fixed-grip chairlift ascends a 191-meter vertical and travels a distance of 806 meters in 6.5 minutes. It can carry 2,400 revelers and their equipment upslope every hour. This lift primarily serves the beginner area.
  • Summit Quad – This 4-person, fixed-grip chairlift can carry 1,200 riders and their equipment every hour. It takes 8 minutes to travel a distance of 891 meters and climb a 281-meter vertical. Advanced riders can hop onto this lift and access great slopes near the top of the mountain.
  • Sunbird Chair – This is a fixed-grip, 3-person chairlift that travels a distance of 1,230 meters and ascends a 416-meter vertical in 11 minutes. It can carry up to 1,200 riders and their equipment upslope every hour.
  • Toby Chair – This is a fixed-grip double that climbs a 123-meter incline and travels a length of 650 meters in 6 minutes. It can carry up to 800 skiers and snowboarders and their equipment every hour.
  • Silver Platter – This is the only J-bar at the resort. It carries up to 720 people every hour and takes 2.5 minutes to travel a length of 250 meters and climb a 60-meter vertical.
  • The Red Carpet – This is a Magic Carpet that is 100 meters long. It climbs an 18-meter vertical and ferries 1,500 riders every hour.
  • Little Ripper Carpet – This Magic Carpet climbs a 6-meter vertical and carries up to 1,500 riders along a 70-meter distance in 2 minutes.

How To Get A Ski Pass To Panorama Ski Resort

You can get Panorama Mountain Resort’s passes conveniently by visiting the ski field's online web store. As with the other resorts, you will need to get a physical pass for RFID scanning at the lifts when you purchase your passes online. 

You can take advantage of early bird offers and pre-season discounts if you buy your tickets online before the season’s onset.

The following types of passes are available at the resort:

  • Unlimited Season Pass
  • Family Season Pass
  • Afternoon Tickets
  • Midweek Pass
  • Discovery Pass
  • Nordic Skiing Passes

In addition, you can also purchase partner passes such as:

  • Ikon Pass
  • The Mountain Collective Pass
  • Lake Louise Plus Card
  • Grade 4/5 Snow Pass

The lift tickets and passes usually don’t include the Monster X Snowcat pass and this has to be purchased as an add-on.

For more detailed information on passes, discounts, access options, and discounts, please visit the Panorama Mountain Resort’s website.

Panorama Ski Resort Snowcam  

Curious to know what the snow is like today at Panorama Ski Resort?

The following is a live webcam feed of the slopes at the Panorama Ski Resort. We’ve curated the best views to show you the current snow conditions from around the resort.  

Ski Resort Weather

The resort receives an average seasonal snowfall of 5.5 meters. Even though Panorama Ski Resort does not receive as much snow as its BC counterparts, the snow is of high quality, consistent with that of the BC powder highway. 

The snow quality is also enhanced by the resort’s distance from the ocean and the low seasonal temperatures. In addition, most of the resort’s slopes have a northerly aspect meaning the snow is more protected from the elements and lasts longer.

To augment the natural white stuff, the ski field has an artificial snowmaking capability on 40 percent of the slopes. its expert grooming team keeps the snow and the slopes in perfect condition to the delight of eager riders.

Snow conditions are especially great by the season’s peak in January. The resort’s bowls fill up with great dry powder and attract advanced riders who delight in the challenging features. On the lower part of the mountain, winds whip the dry powder and create incredible tree skiing adventures.

PANORAMA SKI RESORT SNOW REPORT

In the following live graphic, you can see the currently estimated snow depth for the Panorama Ski Resort.

PANORAMA SKI RESORT WEATHER FORECAST

Knowing the projected weather conditions at and around the resort can help you plan your trip better. The following graphic shows an updated forecast for the Panorama Ski Resort’s weather.

Panorama Ski Resort Weather Forcast

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PANORAMA SKI RESORT ACCOMMODATION AND WHERE TO STAY WHEN VISITING THE SKI RESORT.

The resort has a decent number of on-mountain ski-in/ski-out facilities. You’ll also find various options for lodging and dining in the village with premium facilities as well as budget-friendly ones. 

Panorama Lodging is the most popular accommodation option and is especially popular with revelers traveling with their kids. Thrill-seekers love staying here as it saves them the commute with their kids and equipment. What’s more, the ski school, ski rental shops, and the magic carpet are a short distance away.

Most of the resort’s accommodations are close to the Toby Chair and offer great ski-in/ski-out access. Others require a short 10-minute trek to access the slopes and are also a great option.

The nearby village of Invermere offers more accommodation and dining options, with plenty of deluxe and budget-friendly places available. And if you don’t mind the commute, it’s a mere 20-minute drive to the resort.

Some notable places to eat and dine include:

PANORAMA SKI RESORT ACCOMMODATION AND WHERE TO STAY WHEN VISITING THE SKI RESORT.

The resort has a decent number of on-mountain ski-in/ski-out facilities. You’ll also find various options for lodging and dining in the village with premium facilities as well as budget-friendly ones. 

Panorama Lodging is the most popular accommodation option and is especially popular with revelers traveling with their kids. Thrill-seekers love staying here as it saves them the commute with their kids and equipment. What’s more, the ski school, ski rental shops, and the magic carpet are a short distance away.

Most of the resort’s accommodations are close to the Toby Chair and offer great ski-in/ski-out access. Others require a short 10-minute trek to access the slopes and are also a great option.

The nearby village of Invermere offers more accommodation and dining options, with plenty of deluxe and budget-friendly places available. And if you don’t mind the commute, it’s a mere 20-minute drive to the resort.

Some notable places to eat and dine include:

Getting To The Resort

How To Get to Panorama Ski Resort

The resort is located in the Purcell Mountains of Canada’s British Columbia Province, about 18 kilometers to the west of Invermere Town. It has great views of BC’s alpine highlands, which provide spectacular views for revelers as they enjoy the snow-blanketed slopes. Panorama Ski Resort is about a 3.5-hour drive from Calgary International Airport and about a 2-hour drive from the Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport.

Getting to Panorama Ski Resort by Air

Calgary International Airport is the resort’s gateway airport, featuring several connecting flights from Canadian and international Cities and towns. It is 311 kilometers from the resort, accessed through a scenic journey that takes riders through the Kootenay and Banff national parks.

Alternative gateway airports include:

There are several transfer options from these airports including rental cars and shuttle bus rides. Renting a vehicle is the best option that also allows you to access many other places en route.

Driving to the Panorama Ski Resort

If you’re arriving from Calgary, take Highway 1 which takes you through the Banff and Kootenay national parks. Then turn south when you get to Highway 93 via Radium and proceed to Invermere. Getting to the resort from Invermere is a breezy 25-minute drive.

The drive to the resort can be combined with a trip to the Banff Ski Resorts and can be a perfect road trip to the resorts on BC’s powder highway. If you’re driving a rental vehicle, you can access the following resorts en route:

The ski field offers parking to both day trippers and overnight visitors. From the parking lot, you can take the Village Gondola that runs from here to different parts of the resort.

Ski Resort FAQ

WHERE IS PANORAMA SKI RESORT?

The resort is located in Canada’s British Columbia, in the Purcell Mountains. It is about 18 kilometers from the nearby town of Invermere and about a 3.5-hour drive from Calgary.

HOW MUCH SNOW IS AT PANORAMA SKI RESORT?

The resort receives an average seasonal snowfall of about 5.5 meters.

HOW BIG IS PANORAMA SKI RESORT?

The resort features 1,200 acres of skiable terrain, with 100 kilometers of trails bearing various designations.

IS THERE PARKING AT PANORAMA SKI RESORT?

Yes, there is ample parking at the resort for both daytrippers and overnight visitors. Daytripper parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

IS PANORAMA SKI RESORT BEGINNER FRIENDLY?

Yes, the resort has ample beginner slopes where novices can learn to ski or snowboard at their own pace on dedicated slopes. The ski field also features a ski school as well as equipment sales, rental, and repair.

DOES PANORAMA SKI RESORT NEED SNOW CHAINS?

Yes, the local administration requires that all vehicles driving up to the resort have fitting snow tires and snow chains.