West Trek

 

Ski & Snow Club

 

Making Winter FUN

 

 

Vancouver’s #1, Premier ESL Ski & Snow Club!!

Make this a winter to remember – Join the West Trek Ski & Snow Club!

 

What does it take to become a member?

You have to have a spirit of fun and adventure, be willing to try exciting new adventures and explore new mountains, and, best of all, YOU DON’T PAY A CENT!

 

All you have to do is join our West Trek Ski & Snow Facebook Fan Club and we will keep you up to date on great deals and last minute savings.  Join now, it’s FREE!

 

So many GREAT choices!   With the West Trek Ski & Snow Club you can choose from dozens of great winter activities and mountains.  

 

  1. Rocky Mountains - Sunshine Village, Banff; Lake Louise; or Mt. Norquay, Banff

 

  1. Okanagan Champagne Powder – Big White, Silver Star, OR Sun Peaks Resorts

 

  1. North Shore – Grouse Mountain or Mt. Seymour

 

  1. Whistler and Blackcomb

 

 

Choose from

  Amazing SKIING

  Awesome SNOWBOARDING

  Wild SNOW TUBING

  Fun SNOWSHOEING

  ICE SKATING (available on most of the above ski tours or in Vancouver)

  CROSS COUNTRY SKIING (available at most of the above ski areas)

  ICE CANYON HIKES with frozen waterfalls and stunning scenery

  You can even try your hand at dog sledding or snowmobiling (available at most of the above ski areas)

To book any of these great Ski & Snow Adventures, just contact our office at 604 408-WEST (9378) or email us at info@westtrek.com

 

 

 

1.     ROCKY  MOUNTAIN  WINTER  WONDERLAND  TOURS

 

Ski the Rocky Mountains from $275 (4 days / 3 nights) – lift ticket extra

Ski a FULL DAY at Lake Louise and / or a FULL DAY at Sunshine Village OR take part in a variety of other fun SNOW activities!

Tours depart from the corner of Seymour and Cordova at 7:15am

 

Friday, Dec. 4, 2009                                                         

Friday, Dec. 18 (Christmas Special!)

Wednesday, Dec. 30 (New Year’s in Banff!)            

Friday, Jan. 15, 2010                                                       

Friday, Jan. 22

Friday, Feb. 5 (Special Olympic Theme)

Friday, Feb. 19 (Special Olympic Theme)

Friday, March 5

Friday, March 19 (Spring Skiing Madness!)

 

Not in to skiing or boarding?  NO PROBLEM!  Our Rocky Mountain tours are designed to offer the best of both worlds.  For non-skiers we offer tons of GREAT Winter Wonderland Adventures  - Ice Canyon Crawl; ice skating on Lake Louise (seasonal); soar to scenic heights on the Banff Gondola or soak in the World Famous Banff Hot Springs! 

 

If you haven’t been on a West Trek Rocky Mountain Winter Wonderland Tour – you haven’t been to the REAL Canada!

 

 

Dare to Compare and then ski the BEST with WEST Trek…

 

Lake Louise

Sunshine Village

Lift capacity (passengers per hour)

15,240 per hour

20,000 per hour

Total ski area

4,200 acres

3,358 acres

Average annual snowfall

454 cm

914 cm

Number of runs

139

107

Peak

2,637 m

2,730 m

Longest run

Approx. 8 km

Approx. 8 km

 

  Calgarians vote Sunshine #1 resort for second year running.

 

  Sunshine ski area covers 3 different mountains.  Lake Louise has 4 skiable mountain faces

 

  Sunshine Village was recently voted “Best Local Attraction” by residents of Banff and Canmore, and who should know better!?

 

  Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in North America!

 

  Lake Louise was named “Best Steeps”, “Best Scenery”, Best Terrain Park” – Ski Magazine, 2006.

 

  Lake Louise was voted the most scenic resort in North America by Ski Magazine in 2004

 

  We offer the two largest and most famous ski areas - Lake Louise and Sunshine Village, Banff.

 

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Click here for Rocky Mountain Winter Wonderland photos

 

 

 

2.     CHAMPAGNE POWDER in a SKI PARADISE!

 

We offer 3 incredible Okanagan ski areas! 

 

Looking for some famous Okanagan Champagne powder? 

Want to escape the crowds? 

Want to ski where locals ski?

 

These tours are all designed specifically for skiers and boarders.  Prices include lift tickets, 2 ski & board guides, and on most include on mountain accommodation.  Check with our office for pick up times and location.

 

Big White from $329*

-          Western Canada’s largest night skiing area

-          The highest village in BC at 1,755 m

-          Averages 750 cm (24.5 feet) of snow per year!

-          “Best Powder” – Ski Canada Magazine, 2008

Featured tour = Feb. 5 – 7, 2010                        Additional dates = Jan. 8 – 10; Jan. 22 – 24; March 5 - 7

 

Silver Star from $333*

-          Rated #1 by Ski Canada Magazine for best family skiing and best base village.

-          Averages 700 cm (23 feet) of snow per year

-          Awesome, colourful village offers a “western” theme.

Featured tour = March 5 – 7, 2010                        Additional dates = Jan. 8 – 1

 

Sun Peaks from $329*

-          Ski 3 different mountains

-          2nd largest ski area in BC, 3rd largest in Canada

Featured tour = Jan.1 – 3, 2010                            Additional dates = Jan. 29 – 31; March 5 – 7

 

* tours operated by Destination Snow

 

 

 

Big White

Silver Star

Sun Peaks

Lift capacity (passengers per hour)

28,000 per hour

14,000 per hour

 12,000 per hour

Total ski area

2,765 acres

 3.065 acres

3,678 acres

Average annual snowfall

750+cm

700+ cm

559 cm

Number of runs

118

115

122

Peak

2,319 m

1,915 m

2,152 m

Longest run

Approx. 7.2 km

Approx. 8 km

Approx. 8 km

 

 

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3.      VANCOUVER’S  NORTH  SHORE

 

Grouse Mountain

 

SKI or BOARD for only $40!  Includes round trip transportation, gondola ride to the top of the mountain, ski or snowboard lift ticket, sleigh ride, movie at the Theatre in the Sky and an experienced guide.  Tour departs from the corner of Seymour & Cordova.  Sunday departures at xxx; Friday departures at 1:30. 

 

Dec. 20         Jan. 8        Jan. 17         Jan. 22         Jan. 31         Feb. 5         March 7     March 26

 

SNOWSHOE for only $50!  Includes round trip transportation, gondola ride to the top of the mountain, snowshoe rental, snow tour, sleigh ride, movie at the Theatre in the Sky and an experienced guide. Tour departs from the corner of Seymour & Cordova at 4:30 pm. 

 

Dec. 14         Dec. 28         Jan. 10         Jan. 24         Feb. 7         Feb. 21         March 7

 

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Mt. Seymour

 

SNOW TUBING for only $30!  Friday afternoon fun all winter long!  Includes round trip transportation, 2 hours of fun and wild Snow Tubing, and an experienced guide.  (Note – you have the option to go skiing or boarding if you prefer!)  Tour departs from the corner of Seymour & Cordova at 1:30.

 

Dec. 11         Jan. 8         Jan. 22         Feb. 5         Feb. 19         March 12

 

 

Watch the Sport & Social section of our On Line Reservation system to book your North Shore Adventure!  Or call our office at 606 408-WEST (9378)

 

 

 

4.     WHISTLER  & BLACKCOMB MOUNTAINS

 

 

What more needs to be said about Whistler?!  Home of the 2010 Olympics.  Canada’s largest ski area.  Repeated winner of #1 ski resort by Skiing Magazine, Conde’ Nast Traveler (4 straight years); Luxury Travel Magazine…

 

1 day SNOW ADVENTURES from $40.  Includes round trip deluxe coach transportation, experienced guide, games and entertainment on the bus, all tips and taxes.  Tour departs from the corner of Seymour & Cordova at 6:45 am. 

Ski / Snowboard lift pass from $63

SNOW TUBING from $17

 

Dec. 12         Jan. 9         Jan. 16         Jan. 23         Jan. 30         Feb. 6         March 6         March 27

 

One day not enough for you?  NO PROBLEM!  Pick a 2 day tour.

 

 

 

2 Day SNOW ADVENTURES from $140.  Includes round trip deluxe coach transportation, 1 night hotel accommodation in Whistler Village, Attraction Discounts, Nightclub entrance, all tips and taxes, and an experienced guide. 

 

Ski / Snowboard lift pass from $63

SNOW TUBING from $17

Nov. 28 – 29, 2009

April 17 – 18, 2010 (TELUS Ski & Snowboard Festival)        April 25 – 26 (TELUS Ski & Snowboard Festival)

 

Whistler Packages with Destination Snow from $369.  Includes 2 nights accommodation at the Aava Hotel; 2 day lift ticket; round trip deluxe coach transportation; 2 experienced ski / board guides

Dec. 11 – 13         March 19 - 21

 

 

Not into skiing or boarding?  NO PROBLEM!  You have the option on all of the above tours to just spend the day sightseeing, shopping or try one of the many other great outdoor activities like cross country skiing or dog sledding!  Or, choose one of our Sightseeing Adventures below.

 

 

SIGHTSEEING ADVENTURES from only $40.  Includes round trip bus transportation (NO VANS!), full day of Whistler sightseeing, 2 waterfalls, Eagle Viewing and more! Tour departs from the corner of Seymour & Cordova at 8:15am. 

Sightseeing Gondola - $40 adult / $33 youth

Ziptrek from $100

Snow Tubing from $17

 

Nov. 22         Dec. 6         Dec. 20         Jan. 3         Jan. 10

Jan. 17         Jan. 31         March 7         March 28

 

 

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West Trek Staff picks

 

Jim (mountains skied – Sun Peaks, Silver Star, Lake Lousie, Sunshine Village, Grouse, Seymour, Panorama, Whistler) 

Favourite Rocky Mountains = Sunshine!  Incredible scenery, wide open terrain, great snow!! 

Favourite outside the Rockies = Silver Star.  Tons of variety, short lift lines (especially on the back side), amazing village!

 

Pete

 

Chris

  

To book any of these great Ski & Snow Adventures, just contact our office at 604 408-WEST (9378) or email us at info@westtrek.com

All tours depart from the corner of Seymour & Corova.  Check each tour for times.  More information is available at www.westtrek.com or visit our office.

 

 

 

West Trek Ski & Snow Club

Making Winter FUN