Mountains Draped in a Blanket of White Gold - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts invites you to ski for free

Banff, ALBERTA, November, 2009 - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! The Canadian Rocky Mountains and BC Coastal Mountains welcomed record amounts of the fluffy stuff over the past week making for an epic start to the 2009/2010 season. With the major ski areas in Alberta and British Columbia open for the season it is time to take advantage of the great conditions with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

On the doorstep of The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler Blackcomb Mountain has hit a record high for the month of November with 482 centimetres of snowfall to date. Nestled at the base of Blackcomb, experience an exhilarating day on the slopes followed by aprГЁs ski fireside on the Mallard Terrace. Canada’s Castle in The Rockies, The Fairmont Banff Springs invites you to ski the pristine conditions in Banff National Park. After a day carving the slopes on Norquay Mountain or exploring fresh powder at Sunshine Village relax in the oasis of Willow Stream spa before indulging in exceptional regional cuisine. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will welcome athletes from around the world next week for the Bombardier World Cup ski races at Lake Louise Ski Area. Lay fresh tracks and ski the same runs as the athletes before rewarding yourself in the comforts and luxury of The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, situated majestically on the shores of famed Lake Louise. Just further up the breathtaking Icefields Parkway visit the unforgettable oasis at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and ski the outstanding conditions at Marmot Basin where they have seen over 99 centimetres in six days. After a day on the slopes cozy up to a roaring fireplace in The Great Hall and dine on Chef Turcot’s flare for regional cuisine.

For the remainder of the 2009 ski season and into 2010 you can ski any of these world class resorts for free. Ski For Free offer includes nightly accommodation and one lift ticket per person, per day. Rates begin at $299 per night based on double occupancy for The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Rates begin at $229 per night based on double occupancy for The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. All rates are based on a Fairmont room category and subject to availability.

Now is the time to explore Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Canada’s Western Mountain collection. For more information or to make reservations visit www.fairmont.com or call 1 800 441 1414.

November 23, 2009   Posted in: Canada