There are a lot of options for alpine skiing gear in competitive skiing events that vary in style and capabilities , but here are the essentials you should have to downhill ski.
A pair of long narrow pieces of snow resistant material! Crucial for alpine skiing!
Used to attach skis to the skier using ski bindings! The Ski/Boot/Binding combination is very effective!
Protect your head using a helmet! Should be a snug size.
Used to retain heat around your head, very crucial!
Keeps the reflection of sunlight from affecting your vision. Also used to protect your eyes from snow and high speed winds.
Keeps your body at a warm temperature! Make sure it is made out of a good insulating material.
Same as Ski jacket, but protects your legs! Make sure to have the right size for your ski pants to allow the most range of motion in your lower body.
Keeps your feet warm.
Retains heat in your hands. Gloves give more finger freedom while mittens provide more warmth.
Assists the skier when used for balance, propulsion, accuracy, and rhythm!
Water: regulates temperature, prevents dehydration, helps with digestion, protects sensitive areas, detoxifies, and increases exercise performance!
Wicks moisture away from body and regulates body temperature. Merino wool is a good material for this type of clothing.
make Canada a perfect place to start skiing! There are almost 300 ski resorts, many of which are home to ski schools. With over 20 thousand Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance certified teachers you can choose to ski recreationally or competitively! Here are our top 5 rated ski resorts in Canada.
Whistler is the small tourist village buried deep in the heart of the British
Columbia’s Rocky Mountains. This ski resort provides a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and an elegant village.
There are over 200 groomed trails, 32 kilometers of which are located just outside of the village
while the rest is located in the Callaghan Valley who hosted the venue for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. This is an
amazing resort that offers ski lessons, rentals, and exciting trails so that everyone can have fun!
Prices: (more info on Whistler website)
18-64: $111.00 for day & $1119.00 for season.
13-17: $94.00 for day & $671.00 for season.
7-12: $47.00 for day & $391.00 for season.
65+: $56 for day & $759.00 for season.
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Revelstoke Mountain Resort is located on Mount Mackenzie. Although it is home to the "longest vertical
descent of any ski resort" in Canada with a total drop of 1713 meters. It provides the perfect balance between pleasant slopes
suited for beginner to intermediate skiers, and more extreme trails for skiing enthusiasts.
Prices: (more info on the Revelstoke website)
19-64: $94.00 for day & $1299.00 for season.
13-18: $72.00 for day & $719.00 for season.
6-12: $33.00 for day & $419.00 for season.
65+: $72.00 for day & $849.00 for season.
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Mont Tremblant Ski Resort has an elevation of 875 metres making it one of the highest in the Laurentian
Mountains in Quebec. It gets its name from the Algonquin people who originally dubbed it as the "trembling mountain".
Mont Tremblant's resort is also home to a pedestrian village with high-class ameneties, restaurants, boutiques, and lodging.
When the snow melts in the Summer, you can also take advantage of the terrain for hiking, biking, zip lining, and much more!
Prices: (season limited, more info on the Mont Tremblant website)
18-69: $109.00 for day & $619.00 for season.
13-17: $73.00 for day & $395.00 for season.
5-12: $60.00 for day & $139.00 for season.
70+: $97.00 for day & $495.00 for season.
3-4: $12.00 for day & $45.00 for season
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Lake Louise Ski Resort is located in Banff near the village of Lake Louise in Alberta.
It is 1 of Banff National Park's 3 major ski resorts, with a base elevation of over 1600 metres! There are 17 beginner,
25 intermediate, 54 advanced, and 43 expert (double black diamond) trails that use a total of 9 lifts.
Prices: (season limited, more info on the Ski Louise website)
18-64: $105.00 for day & $1249.00 for season.
13-17: $80.00 for day & $329.00 for season.
6-12: $31.00 for day & $329.00 for season.
65+: $79.00 for day & $959.00 for season.
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Fernie Alpine Resort is located near the town of Fernie in in British Columbia.
This resort is well known for its highest annual snowfall in the Canadian Rockies. It features machine groomed powdered trails that
can be elevated over 1000 metres tall! Its highest run is 5km long and is named the "Falling Star". There is over
2500 acres of terrain to ski on with about 30% being for beginners, 40% intermediate, and 30% for advanced & expert skiers.
Prices: (season limited, more info on the Mont Tremblant website)
18-64: $134.00 for day & $1079.00 for season.
13-17: $101.00 for day & $809.00 for season.
6-12: $54.00 for day & $429.00 for season.
65+: $107.00 for day & $859.00 for season.
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