Banff

toff · 01-11-08, 05:25 PM

hi all, my wife and i and our son age 15 will be going to banff in jan we have all skiied before but my wife is worred as we have been told it can be very cold in jan please can some one tell us what to expect .we are new to the site so sorry if this question has been asked before
cheers

Taff · 01-11-08, 08:19 PM

Hi
We are going in Feb one of the guy,s were going with spent a few years in Canada, Hey it don't snow if it ain't cold, he recons -10 to -30 regularly in winter so wrap up warm, with lots of layers
On the up side they have some of the best skiing in the world

dave n tracy mc · 02-12-08, 07:02 PM

hi
We are also going in Jan see you there. Yes it can get cold but it is a different cold to the UK its a dry cold . Wrap up well and you will be fine. We lived there for 3 years. When are you going in Jan?

banfflakelouise · 03-12-08, 09:25 PM

Hi Taff, Toff, Dave n Tracy!

Great to hear that you're headed our way. It can get cold in January, but those are often the days when the sky is beautifully clear as well, so as long as you've got the right gear for skiiing you'll be fine.

Here are a few ideas of things to do in and around Banff in January:

In terms of things to do off the slopes, you're coming at a great time -- be sure to check out the Ice Magic Festival and International Ice Sculpting Festival in Lake Louise starting January 23rd - 25th. You'll also be able to catch the Banff Winter Festival the last week of January, with a cardboard sled derby and lots of other fun stuff.

Keep your eyes peeled for Hollywood stars in town and on the slopes at Sunshine around the third week of January -- Banff hosts Robert Kennedy's Banff Celebrity Invitational and past attendees have included Alec Baldwin, Meg Ryan, Daryl Hanna, Woody Harrelson, Kelsey Grammer and many more. There are day events open to the public (you'll have to buy a lift ticket), but other evetns are by invitation only and they keep things pretty quiet until very close to the event so I'll try to keep you updated.

Other great things to do off the hill include sleigh rides, taking a guided snowshoe tour with one of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise's in-house heritage guides, or taking in some live music in town.

dave n tracy mc · 04-12-08, 06:18 PM

Have you told them we are all coming LOL

banfflakelouise · 04-12-08, 06:42 PM

Yes - we're even baking a cake!

01-11-08, 05:25 PM	#1
toff I haven't picked a title Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	Banff hi all, my wife and i and our son age 15 will be going to banff in jan we have all skiied before but my wife is worred as we have been told it can be very cold in jan please can some one tell us what to expect .we are new to the site so sorry if this question has been asked before cheers __________________

01-11-08, 08:19 PM	#2
Taff I haven't picked a title Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5	Wrap up warm Hi We are going in Feb one of the guy,s were going with spent a few years in Canada, Hey it don't snow if it ain't cold, he recons -10 to -30 regularly in winter so wrap up warm, with lots of layers On the up side they have some of the best skiing in the world __________________

04-12-08, 06:42 PM	#6
banfflakelouise I haven't picked a title Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5	Yes - we're even baking a cake! __________________

02-12-08, 07:02 PM	#3
dave n tracy mc I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2	hi We are also going in Jan see you there. Yes it can get cold but it is a different cold to the UK its a dry cold . Wrap up well and you will be fine. We lived there for 3 years. When are you going in Jan?

03-12-08, 09:25 PM	#4
banfflakelouise I haven't picked a title Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5	Hi Taff, Toff, Dave n Tracy! Great to hear that you're headed our way. It can get cold in January, but those are often the days when the sky is beautifully clear as well, so as long as you've got the right gear for skiiing you'll be fine. Here are a few ideas of things to do in and around Banff in January: In terms of things to do off the slopes, you're coming at a great time -- be sure to check out the Ice Magic Festival and International Ice Sculpting Festival in Lake Louise starting January 23rd - 25th. You'll also be able to catch the Banff Winter Festival the last week of January, with a cardboard sled derby and lots of other fun stuff. Keep your eyes peeled for Hollywood stars in town and on the slopes at Sunshine around the third week of January -- Banff hosts Robert Kennedy's Banff Celebrity Invitational and past attendees have included Alec Baldwin, Meg Ryan, Daryl Hanna, Woody Harrelson, Kelsey Grammer and many more. There are day events open to the public (you'll have to buy a lift ticket), but other evetns are by invitation only and they keep things pretty quiet until very close to the event so I'll try to keep you updated. Other great things to do off the hill include sleigh rides, taking a guided snowshoe tour with one of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise's in-house heritage guides, or taking in some live music in town.

04-12-08, 06:18 PM	#5
dave n tracy mc I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2	Have you told them we are all coming LOL