Canada ski trips for schools

Banff & Lake Louise

Ski in three world-class resorts at Banff & Lake Louise, which are spread across 7,700 acres of the stunning UNESCO-listed Banff National Park.

What is the piste area at Banff & Lake Louise?

31.2km² / 7,700 acres

What is the resort height at Banff & Lake Louise?

7200ft

How many ski trails are there at Banff & Lake Louise?

274

What is the longest trail at Banff & Lake Louise?

8km / 5mi

What’s the average snowfall at Banff & Lake Louise?

915cm / 360ins

How long is the airport transfer to Banff & Lake Louise?

2 hours from Calgary Airport (YYC)

Perfect for: Snow surety, scenery and atmosphere – there’s little wonder Banff is named among the best ski resorts in the world!

Jasper

Located in the breathtaking landscape of Jasper National Park, Marmot Basin covers an incredible 1,675 acres of superb skiing, where your group can look forward to uncrowded trails and virtually no lift queues, as well as astounding après activities.

What is the piste area at Jasper?

6.78 km² / 1,675 acres

What is the resort height at Jasper?

1,698m / 5,571ft

How many ski trails are there at Jasper?

86

What is the longest trail at Jasper?

5.6 km / 3.5mi

What’s the average snowfall at Jasper?

404cm / 160ins

How long is the airport transfer to Jasper?

Approximately 3.5hrs from Edmonton Airport (YEG); 4hrs from Calgary (YYC)

Perfect for: Feeling right at home. The resort is reassuringly safe, while the locals – who go the extra mile to welcome guests – will help you settle in from the moment you arrive.

Mont Sainte Anne

Convenient from the off, Mont Sainte Anne benefits from speedy lifts and immaculate trails, promising smooth ski day and night.

What is the piste area at Mont Sainte Anne?

2.12km² / 526 acres

What is the resort height at Mont Sainte Anne?

175m / 57ft

How many ski trails are there at Mont Sainte Anne?

66

What is the longest trail at Mont Sainte Anne?

5.6km / 3.5 mi

What’s the average snowfall at Mont Sainte Anne?

468cm / 184ins

How long is the airport transfer to Mont Sainte Anne?

Approximately 3.5hrs from Montreal Airport (YUL); 4.5hrs from Ottawa Airport (YOW)

Perfect for: Indulging in some French-Canadian culture. Our Mont Sainte Anne groups can enjoy everything from sugar shacking and ice skating to visiting Quebec City and experiencing the icebreaker ferry on the St Lawrence River.

Panorama

Situated in stunning British Columbia, Panorama ski resort offers almost 3,000 acres of fantastic skiable terrain for all abilities, as well as hot pools to soothe sore muscles at the end of the day.

What is the piste area at Panorama?

12km² / 2,975 acres

What is the resort height at Panorama?

1,150m / 3,773ft

How many ski trails are there at Panorama?

129

What is the longest trail at Panorama?

6.5km / 4.03 mi

What’s the average snowfall at Panorama?

500cm / 196ins

How long is the airport transfer to Panorama?

Approximately 3.5hrs from Calgary Airport (YYC)

Perfect for: Learning quickly! Groups at Panorama can benefit from quieter slopes than at the larger resorts, meaning more time spent learning and less spent queueing.

Stoneham

With its great combination of beginner, intermediate and expert runs, Stoneham is an excellent school ski option for all abilities. You’ll be able to pack loads into your days here, with day trips to nearby Quebec City neatly accompanied by top-tier night ski facilities.

What is the piste area at Stoneham?

6.1km² / 1,509 acres

What is the resort height at Stoneham?

248m / 813.6ft

How many ski trails are there at Stoneham?

43

What is the longest trail at Stoneham?

3.2 km / 2 mi

What’s the average snowfall at Stoneham?

430cm / 169ins

How long is the airport transfer to Stoneham?

Approximately 30 minutes from Quebec Airport (YQB)

Perfect for: Access! Located just a 30-minute transfer time from the airport, skiing in Stoneham means you can be straight up the mountain soon after landing.

Tremblant

Set on a true mountain with plenty to explore, Tremblant combines fabulous skiing with French Canadian charm to provide a resort that everyone can enjoy.

What is the piste area at Tremblant?

3.05km² / 753.7 acres

What is the resort height at Tremblant?

230m / 755ft

How many ski trails are there at Tremblant?

102

What is the longest trail at Tremblant?

7km / 4.35mi

What’s the average snowfall at Tremblant?

151ins / 396cm

How long is the airport transfer to Tremblant?

Approximately 1½ hours from Montreal Airport (YUL); 2 hours from Ottawa Airport (YOW)

Perfect for: First-class skiing and facilities. Did you know Tremblant has been voted the best ski resort in Eastern North America for 20 consecutive years?

Bromont

This much-loved resort in Canada’s Eastern Townships is an exquisite option for a school ski trip, offering a wintery realm of adventure come day or night.

What is the piste area at Bromont?

1.82km² / 450 acres

What is the resort height at Bromont?

565m / 1,853.7ft

How many ski trails are there at Bromont?

141

What is the longest trail at Bromont?

2.4km / 1.5mi

What’s the average snowfall at Bromont?

482cm / 190ins

How long is the airport transfer to Bromont?

Approximately 1hr 15 mins from Montreal Airport (YUL)

Perfect for: Night skiing – Bromont is one of the largest illuminated night ski resorts in the world, offering your students extra time on the mountain in the evenings.

USA ski trips for schools

Cannon & Waterville

Student groups are spoilt for choice when it comes to enjoyment at Cannon & Waterville. Ski by day in the region’s scenic runs and top-class resorts, then book an ice hockey match or games arcade by night – there’s something here for everyone.

What is the piste area at Cannon & Waterville?

1.14km² / 282 acres & 0.89 km² / 220 acres

What is the resort height at Cannon & Waterville?

579m / 1,900ft

How many ski trails are there at Cannon & Waterville?

95 / 50

What is the longest trail at Cannon & Waterville?

3.7km / 2.3mi

What’s the average snowfall at Cannon & Waterville?

466cm / 160ins & 376cm / 148ins

How long is the airport transfer to Cannon & Waterville?

Approximately 2.5hrs from Boston Airport (BOS); 7hrs from New York

Perfect for: Inspiring students. Home to 13 World Cup ski events, your group can soak up the victories of world-class skiers and snowboarders that have been achieved at Cannon & Waterville over the years.

Killington

Spread across an incredible six mountains, Killington is New England’s largest resort and worthy of its reputation as the ‘Beast of the East’.

What is the piste area at Killington?

6.1km² / 1,509 acres

What is the resort height at Killington?

325m / 1,165ft

How many ski trails are there at Killington?

155

What is the longest trail at Killington?

10.56km / 6.6mi

What’s the average snowfall at Killington?

635cm / 250ins

How long is the airport transfer to Killington?

3hrs from Boston Airport (BOS); 5hrs from New York

Perfect for: Mixed abilities; Killington boasts 155 trails that offer superb progression for your students as the week’s training goes on.

Loon

Get ready to ski with a view at Loon, courtesy of its panoramic views and trademark terrain of the White Mountain National Forest.

What is the piste area at Loon?

1.5km² / 370 acres

What is the resort height at Loon?

290m / 950ft

How many ski trails are there at Loon?

61

What is the longest trail at Loon?

4km / 2.5mi

What’s the average snowfall at Loon?

345cm / 136ins

How long is the airport transfer to Loon?

2.5hrs from Boston Airport (BOS); 6hrs from New York

Perfect for: North American thrills amid European-style charm. Small yet mighty, we recommend Loon for more experienced groups taking their first ski trip to the US.

Mammoth

California’s highest skiable mountain and North America’s third-largest ski resort, Mammoth lives up to its name with over 150 trails – each exuding a lively and authentic atmosphere.

What is the piste area at Mammoth?

14.16km² / 3,500 acres

What is the resort height at Mammoth?

2,424m / 7952.8ft

How many ski trails are there at Mammoth?

150

What is the longest trail at Mammoth?

4.8km / 3mi

What’s the average snowfall at Mammoth?

1,016cm / 400ins

How long is the airport transfer to Mammoth?

Approximately 5hrs from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) or Las Vegas (LAS); 6hrs from San Francisco (SFO)

Perfect for: Early or late-season skiing. Mammoth is open from November until late May, enjoying 300 days of sunshine a year (yet a heavy and reliable snowfall).

Stowe

Our groups receive superb skiing experience at the quintessential New England resort of Stowe. Spanning Vermont’s highest peak, Stowe is described as a ‘skier’s paradise’ owing to its sheer expanse and modernities – such as state-of-the-art lifts and snowmaking.

What is the piste area at Stowe?

1.96km² / 485 acres

What is the resort height at Stowe?

475m / 1,558ft

How many ski trails are there at Stowe?

116

What is the longest trail at Stowe?

6km / 3.7mi

What’s the average snowfall at Stowe?

846cm / 333ins

How long is the airport transfer to Stowe?

3hrs 15mins from Boston Airport (BOS); 6hrs from New York

Perfect for: Après-ski activities. As well as nearby a bowling alley and ice skating rink, Stowe is close to the town of Waterbury, where Ben & Jerry’s ice cream originated.

Sugarloaf

Maine’s best-kept secret (locally dubbed ‘The Loaf’), Sugarloaf is ideal for schools, with its village completely pedestrianised and all amenities conveniently on hand.

What is the piste area at Sugarloaf?

5km² / 1,240 acres

What is the resort height at Sugarloaf?

432m / 1417.3ft

How many ski trails are there at Sugarloaf?

162

What is the longest trail at Sugarloaf?

5.63km / 3.5 mi

What’s the average snowfall at Sugarloaf?

508cm / 200ins

How long is the airport transfer to Sugarloaf?

3.5hrs from Boston Airport (BOS); 8hrs from New York (JFK)

Perfect for: Groups seeking a challenge. Sugarloaf is renowned for offering the most challenging skiing in New England – including a 2,300ft vertical drop – but there is an easy run for beginners.

Whiteface & Lake Placid

See your students’ inspiration soar as they follow in the footsteps of Olympic heroes at Whiteface – host to both the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics.

What is the piste area at Whiteface & Lake Placid?

1.17 km² / 288 acres

What is the resort height at Whiteface & Lake Placid?

372m / 1,220ft

How many ski trails are there at Whiteface & Lake Placid?

87

What is the longest trail at Whiteface & Lake Placid?

3.38km / 2.1mi

What’s the average snowfall at Whiteface & Lake Placid?

508cm / 200 ins

How long is the airport transfer to Whiteface & Lake Placid?

Approximately 5hrs from either Boston Airport (BOS) or New York (JFK)

Perfect for: The views. The resort benefits from both the gorgeous Adirondack peaks and the beautiful Lake Placid, making it one of the prettiest in the US.

Winter Park

Expect unbeatable snow cover at stunning Winter Park, which sits at high elevation straddling several mountains in the heart of the Rockies.

What is the piste area at Winter Park?

12.46km² / 3,081 acres

What is the resort height at Winter Park?

2,743m / 8999.3ft

How many ski trails are there at Winter Park?

143

What is the longest trail at Winter Park?

8.2km / 5.1mi

What’s the average snowfall at Winter Park?

886cm / 348.8ins

How long is the airport transfer to Winter Park?

Approximately 2hrs from Denver (DEN)

Perfect for: Beginners. Winter Park’s exceptional ski school will have your students perfecting their snowplough turns by the week’s end. We can’t wait to see their confidence grow!

Our North America ski trips for schools offer exciting and educational experiences that for many students may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. From the thrills of skiing and the promise of a winter wonderland escape to a fully action-packed adventure, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy when they try skiing in Canada or the USA. At Equity, our ski trip packages for schools mean planning your trip couldn’t be easier. Now you’ve got a resort in mind, don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the best of North America's skiing culture with your school group.

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