Panorama Mountain Village is a summer and winter destination resort located in the Canadian Rockies, two hours southwest of Banff, in British Columbia. Ski and snowboard on almost 3,000 acres ranging from powder bowls, glades, groomed cruisers and terrain parks. Ski-in/ski-out slopeside accommodations and après ski activities make Panorama the perfect winter vacation getaway for you and your family and friends. Panorama Mountain Village Resort Information: Lifts: : 3 quads, 1 gondola, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 platter, 1 handle tow Ski Base Elevation: : 3800 ft Peak Elevation: 7800 ft Skiable area: 2,847 acres, 100+ runs Ability: : 20% beginner, 55% intermediate/advanced, 25% expert SkiTops University - Resource links down this page: Transportation Resort Misconceptions Top Selling Points Best Client Type Recommendations / Highlights Other Resort Activities Unique Resort Features Take The Test Consumer Info Page Latest Newsletter Trail Maps General Information - As provided by the resort: Panorama Mountain Village is an intimate alpine village resort located just two hours drive south west of Banff. With the addition of varied ski terrain, slopeside hotpools, accommodations and a village gondola, Panorama Mountain Village is fast becoming one of the Canadian Rockies' premier vacation destinations. Ski and snowboard on almost 3,000 acres ranging from powder bowls, glades, groomed cruisers and terrain parks. Taynton Bowl, the biggest terrain expansion in the history of the resort, has made Panorama into one of the largest ski resorts in Canada. Taynton Bowl offers lift access to almost 1,000 acres of glades, chutes and gullies, all former heli-skiing terrain. Ski-in/ski-out slopeside accommodations and après ski activities make Panorama the perfect winter vacation getaway for families and friends. Air Service to Resort: Calgary Int'l airport is main airport. Serviced by all airlines. Common Misperceptions: Top 5 Selling Points: Great ski in/ski out lodging. Heli skiing right in the resort. Snow making up to 7,500 feet. Personalized lesson programs. Daily trips to a variety of restaurants and natural hot springs Best Resort Client: Everyone is the best client. We have great family packages, but also adult focused weekends. Recommendations / Highlights: Other Activities: Heli Skiing right from the village. Snowmobiling and snow shoeing. 21 Km of track set nordic skiing. Day trips to other ski resorts. What's New This Year: New Ownership Everyone at Panorama is really excited for the 2011 winter season because it’s the first full winter under the new ownership group. The new owners decided to reinvest 100% of profit from the first 10 years back into the resort. A hands-on-commitment from owners has raised service standards across the resort, creating exceptional guest experiences. 3 Times Bigger Night-Skiing Area This year when the sun goes down the lights will come up on the Showoff run for night-skiing. Guest’s will be jumping on the Mile 1 high-speed chairlift to ski 1200 vertical feet and enjoy a mile-long night skiing area. Night skiers can perfect their technique ready for the next day or just have fun with friends cruising down into the heart of the village. Seamless transport from Calgary A new direct shuttle service to and from the Calgary International Airport will provide seamless access twice daily. Relax in the coach and take in one of the most breathtaking drives Canada has to offer. This world-famous tour through Banff and Kootenay National Parks lives up to expectations. The scenic route ensures a wonderful start to your vacation as you pass through deer, moose, elk and bear habitat. Find out more. New Ski School The new Panorama Snow School will use the latest techniques; ensuring skiers and boarders have fun and learn quickly. The new instruction program combined with Panorama’s varied terrain and friendly learning environment will help guests build confidence and make the most of their vacation. Families will also be thrilled to find superior activities programming to keep their children engaged and happy while they are off the slopes. Find out more. New Terrain Park Location The Rockstar Terrain Park will be located on Powder Trail with additional fun features to enjoy. Elbow your friends aside on the new beginner/intermediate skier-cross features or challenge your technical skills on the new freestyle mogul section and jump course. Panorama is known for its terrain park, which is designed with rider progression in mind. The rail and jump lines build confidence for the novice rider while challenging the pro’s. New Ski Runs Off of View of 1000 Peaks, there was a new gladed area that opened up last season. This winter, an extension of this run will draw skiers into a new area of the mountain that was previously closed and inaccessible. The new, yet to be named black diamond run, is 10 hectares in size and exits onto Taynton Trail. Fusion Cuisine and Italian Favourites Acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Vallipuram has exciting plans for the food and beverage outlets this winter. Brian’s fusion style cuisine has been a hit all summer long and adds a new twist to our contemporary seasonal menus. Mile High Pizza will be relocating to the Lower Village with additional seating. An Italian restaurant will be opening at the Clubhouse on the golf course with a modern Italian menu. Why This Resort is Special or Unique: Destination style resort with no line ups. All on hill accommodation. Intrawest standard lodging. Take the SkiTops University Test - Click Here SkiTops Contact / Web Site at Panorama: Click Here For the Supplier Membership List P.O. Box 191981 - Sacramento, California, U.S.A. 95819 info@skitops.com | Back | Members Home | Site Home | Contacts SkiTops.com: