Mount Norquay ski resort
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| Location: | Alberta, Canada |
| Nearest city: | Banff, Calgary |
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| Top elevation: | 2,133 m (7,000 ft) |
| Base elevation: | 1,630 m (5,350 ft) |
| Skiable area: | 0.77 km² |
| Runs: | 33 |
| Longest run: | 1,167 m (3,828 ft) |
| Lift system: | 4 chairlifts, 1 surface lift |
| Terrain parks: | 1 snowboard park |
| Snow fall: | 300 cm (118 in)/year (with 85% snowmaking) |
| Web page: | BanffNorquay.com |
Mount Norquay (also called Ski Banff@Norquay) is a ski resort in the Canadian Rockies, near the town of Banff, Alberta. It is located in the Banff National Park, on the slopes of Mount Norquay.
The first ski runs date as far back as 1926.
With a vertical drop of 503 m (1,650 ft) and 16,382m (53,749 ft) of runs, it is considered challenging, with 20% easy, 36% medium, 28% difficult and 16% expert runs.
The regular ski season starts early December and ends mid-April.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- BanffNorquay.com
- Ski Banff - Lake Louise - Sunshine - Tri-Area Joint Venture
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