- Overview
- Snow Cams
- Snow Report
- Forecast
- Lodging
- Terrain
- Statistics
- Getting There
- Lift Passes
- Snow School
- Activities
- Heli Skiing
- Dining & Bars
- Shopping
- Trail Maps
- Video
- Guided Ski Week
Panorama Ski Resort
If you like endless open cruisy fall-line skiing on wide open grommers, then Panorama may just your perfect ski and board destination for you. Panorama has 2,975 acres of terrain that also includes powder-filled tree lines plus the steeper and deeper options in the heli-type terrain of Taynton Bowl.
Located 3.5 hrs drive from Calgary International Airport, the ski area is great for all the family and a variety of abilities with 75 per cent of the runs suitable for beginners and intermediates. It can really feel like you are skiing and boarding forever on the wide-open groomers as you head down the 1300 metres of fall-line runs that lead right back to the village or to the door of your ski in ski out accommodation.
Once you get settled into the Panorama Village, you can ditch a transportation and literally step out onto the mountain thanks to a well designed Intrawest master plan, the same architects of Whistler Village, before the resort was purchased by a group of local owners and investors. Panorama Village offers a variety of restaurants, shops pubs and cafes and there is free access to the hot pools for all resort guests.
Panorama Snow Report
Panorama 15-Day Forecast
Panorama Lodging, Accommodation & Hotel Options
The style of accommodation at Panorama is typically Intrawest with well designed and laid out with open floor plans apartments and condominiums in building that seem to make sense, especially when it comes to skiing in and out of your upper village accommodations.
The village at Panorama is split into an upper and lower village that’s connected via a free gondola. Upper village accommodation are ski in ski out and include Taynton Lodge, Tamarack, Panorama Springs Lodge, Horsetheif Lodge, Tayton Lodge, Peaks Lodge, Ski Tip Lodge and Pine Inn.
Slopeside accommodation options includes Lookout Townhomens, Riverbend Townhomes, 1000 Peaks Summit and 1000 Peaks Lodge.
Panorama Early Bird Specials
We have negotiated a number of early bird specials for you that you can access when you get a quote.
Panorama Guided Ski Week
If you don’t like skiing by yourself and enjoy skiing in small groups with like minded people with a guide to take you to the best spots? Then why not join in the fun of a Panorama Guided Ski Week.
1000 Peaks Lodge
- Rating: 4 Star
- Location: Ski In / Ski Out / Slopeside
- Room Type: Condominium / Apartment; Studio; 1 Bedroom; 2 Bedroom; 3 Bedroom
1000 Peaks Summit
- Rating: 4 Star
- Location: Ski In / Ski Out / Slopeside
- Room Type: Condominium / Apartment; Studio; 1 Bedroom; 2 Bedroom
Horsethief
- Rating: 3 Star
- Location: Less than 2 min walk to lift
- Room Type: Condominium / Apartment; Studio; 1 Bedroom; 2 Bedroom
Panorama Springs
- Rating: 4 Star
- Location: Ski In / Ski Out / Slopeside
- Room Type: Condominium / Apartment; Studio; 1 Bedroom; 2 Bedroom
Pine Inn
- Rating: 2.5 Star
- Location: Ski In / Ski Out / Slopeside
- Room Type: Hotel Room
Riverbend Townhomes
- Rating: 3.5 Star
- Location: Less than 2 min walk to lift
- Room Type: Condominium / Apartment; 2 Bedroom; 3 Bedroom
Ski Tip
- Rating: 5 Star
- Location: Ski In / Ski Out / Slopeside
- Room Type: Condominium / Apartment; Studio; 1 Bedroom; 2 Bedroom
Tamarack
- Rating: 3.5 Star
- Location: Ski In / Ski Out / Slopeside
- Room Type: Condominium / Apartment; Studio; 1 Bedroom; 2 Bedroom
Taynton Lodge
- Rating: 4.5 Star
- Location: Ski In / Ski Out / Slopeside
- Room Type: Hotel, Condominium / Apartment; Studio; 1 Bedroom; 2 Bedroom; 3 Bedroom
The Lookout Townhomes
- Rating: 4.5 Star
- Location: Ski In/ Ski Out/ Slopeside
- Room Type: Condominium / Apartment; 2 Bedroom; 3 Bedroom
Toby Creek
- Rating: 3 Star
- Location: Less than 2 min walk to lift
- Room Type: Condominium / Apartment; Studio; 1 Bedroom; 2 Bedroom
Panorama Ski Resort Mountain & Terrain
So what makes Panorama skiing and boarding so seemingly exciting and fun? In two words, it’s the fall line. Mother nature must be a skier and boarder because the mountain’s ideally cone shape ensures when you get to the top of the run, you have a feeling of endless fall line options before you, to make you way back down the mountain.
If you are new to the sport, Panorama has you covered with their custom designed Discovery zone that’s ideal for first-time skiers and boarders and family. For the green skiers and boarders, the Mile 1 Quad let’s you loop and cruise the lower slopes with ease.
Intermediates will find themselves on the aptly named Champagne Express which will put you at the top of seemingly endless blue and back fall line trails. Once you have warmed up, head over to the Summit Chair where you can head skiers right to the extreme dream zone or take a cat tow for five bucks up into Taynton Bowl, which was formerly a heli-skiiing area, but is now within bounds, so the slopes are patrolled, avalanche controlled and no backcountry gear is needed. Here is where you will find 750 acres of black and double black runs throughout the bowl, where powder stashes lay hidden for days after a storm.
Panorama has also made a strong commitment to providing world class ski race training terrain and facilities available for race clubs and national teams.
When you take a look into Panorama’s statistics, you begin to see why its a great choice for a variety of skiers and boarders. The first is their 1300 vertical metres (4,265 feet) of some of the very best fall line skiing, the 3rd longest in Canada. With 2975 patrolled acres, and 75 per cent of it’s terrain committed to beginner and intermediates, it’s easy to see why Panorama is a family favourite. The village elevation is a comfortable 1150 metres / 3773 feet and they receive 5 meters / 196 inches of average annual snowfall. There is also snowmaking on 40 per cent of their main named runs which helps to make for consistent early season snow conditions, which is also why Panorama is a favourite early season ski race training destination for many national teams.
Panorama Statistics
| Skiable Terrain | 2,975 acres (1,204 hectares) |
| Vertical | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) |
| Top Elevation | 2,450 m (8,038 ft) |
| Base Elevation | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) |
| Average Snowfall | 5.20 m (204 inches / 17 ft) |
| Beginner Terrain | 20% |
| Intermediate Terrain | 55% |
| Advanced Terrain | 25% |
| Trails | 129 |
| Parks | 1 |
| Winter lifts Total | 10 |
| Gondolas Trams | 1 |
| Chair Lifts | 6 |
| Surface Lifts | 3 |
| Lift Capacity | 8,500 |
| Longest Run | 5.5 km (3.4 mi) |
| Snowmaking | 1140 ac (461 hectares) |
| Season Opens | 7 December, 2018 |
| Season Closes | 14 April, 2019 (Estimated) |
How To Get To Panorama Mountain Resort
Panorama is located 3 ½ hours drive away from Calgary Alberta and is situated in British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains with alpine views across to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The closest international airport is Calgary International airport (YYC) which requires a 311 km (193 miles) drive west from Calgary Fire Highway one through the Banff and Cooney National Parks, followed by a turn south on Highway 93 through to radium and onwards to Windermere BC. From there it’s then a 20 minute drive into the resort.
Air Access To Panorama Mountain Resort and Driving Distances
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 313 km / 193 mile.
Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) is 161 km / 100 mile.
Spokane International Airport (GEG) is 464 km / 288 mile.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, MT is 349 km / 216 mile.
Panorama Lift Pass Options
Panorama offers a full range of ski pass options for you to chose from.
Panorama Early Bird Lift Specials
We have negotiated a number of Panorama early bird specials for that you can access when you get a quote.
Panorama Snowsports & Ski School Improvement Programs
There are over 25 ski and ride improvement programs available from the Panorama Snow Sports School catering to adults, kids and teens – from daily, multi-day and specially camp programs to private group and semi private lessons – the team definitely have you covered when it comes to improving your skiing and boarding at Panorama.
Panorama Ski And Ride Adult Snow School Programs
First-time skiers can grab an adult discovery program. If you want a semi private experience you can grab an adult improvement session which includes three skiers plus an instructor so you can ride the quad chairs together. Plus as you would imagine you can choose a private lesson for that one-on-one coaching and there is also family private lessons where your instructor will take care of the whole family for you while showing you the mountain. If you are planning to go Heli skiing panorama also offers a Choppers Heli Prep Session we can improve your skills in the steep and deep. Panorama also has an extensive Adaptive Program for guests with disabilities and special needs.
Panorama Ski And Ride Kids Snow School Programs
The most popular program at panorama the PanoKids program that looks after beginner to advanced tots and teens and is for ages 6 to 15 years old. You can choose from fall or half day programs from 1 to 5 days. For the new to skiing and boarding youngsters there is the Panorama Kids Discovery Program catering for a child’s first-time venture onto the slopes. There are also Panorama Minis group lessons that run for two hours and are designed exclusively for children aged 3 to 5.
Panorama Après Kids is an afternoon program from 3:30 pm till 5 pm that includes a hot chocolate and snack to warm up before heading back outside the more fun which can include ice skating, tubing, snowshoeing or maybe even backup to live for a few extra runs.
Panorama’s childcare is called the Wee Wascals Child C where children get to enjoy a day of fun with others their own age while the parents take the opportunity to hit the slopes at panorama. There are full-day and half day programs available from ages 18 months to 5 years. Bookings need to be made at least four days in advance to be guaranteed as placed in Wee Wascals, especially during the holiday periods.
Other panorama snow sport activities include Ski With The Pro Workshop adult ski improvement weekends, Become An Instructor Programs, Women Ski And Ride Camps, so as you can see is pretty much something for everyone to improve their skiing and riding across the fabulous Panorama Mountain Resort.
Panorama Things To Do, Activities & Tours
Panorama Mountain resort activities and things to do include snowmobiling, snowcapped toes to the monster which means you can get a ride behind the snow cat up to the new monstrous terrain without having to hike, Heli skiing, climbing wall, snow tubing, Tandem Paragliding, Ice Skating, Fat Time Biking Panorama Springs Pool, Snowshoeing Nordic Skiing, visit in the Invermere On The Lake 20 minutes away, or Mountain Hut Dining, or even a day trip to Kicking Horse Mountain resort.
Heli-skiing
Location: RK Heliski
930 square miles / 1,500 square kilometres of incredible scenery, wonderful glade skiing and expansive glaciers offering snowboarders and skiers the real adventure and memory of a lifetime!
Book through SkiBookings.com
Snowmobiling
Location: Toby Creek Adventures
32,000 acres of amazing snowmobile terrain.
Ph: +1 866-601-7384
Website: http://tobycreekadventures.com/
Panorama Springs Pools
Location: The Great Hall
Swim, Soak and Relax in extra large hot pools! Guests of Panorama have full access to the pools, hot tubs and slides with key card of their room.
Mountain Hut Dining
Location: Summit Quad
Delicious views and food!
Ph: +1 250-341-1399
Nordic Skiing
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Wonderfully-groomed trails plus a fantastic selection of apparel and retail and rentals is also available.
Ph: +1 250-341-4106
Kicking Horse Resort Day Trip
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Day trip to the majestic Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
Ph: +1 800-663-2929
Fat Tire Biking
Location: Panorama Ski Cabin
You can rent a smart looking brand new fat tire winter bike, made for the snow, so take a ride and have fun!
Ph: +1 800-663-2929
Snow Tubing
Location: Red Carpet High-way 1
Great fun for all ages.
Ph: +1 800-663-2929
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Rustic horse drawn wagon ride through the majestic mountain scenery.
Snowshoeing
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Floating on top of the snow and walk through the forest in the winter.
Tandem Paragliding
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Enjoy stunning views of the Rocky and Purcell Mountain ranges from an eagles perspective.
Ph: +1 250-341-3044
Ice Skating
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
The skating rink has a wonderful view and is located beside 1000 Peaks Lodge.
Panorama Heli Skiing
Nestled right at the base of Panorama Mountain Resort, RK Heli-Ski is perfectly situated for those staying in Panorama.
RK Heliski boasts some of the highest landings in the Canadian heliskiing industry. With many landings well above 10,000 feet (3,048m) and some over 11,000 feet (3,352m) ( those are heli landings, not peaks), this means, you are roughly 2000 – 3000 feet (609m – 914m) above tree line on these runs.
Their tenure is heli skiing utopia with frequent storms from the west bringing loads of dry low-density snow. And being at the apex of the Purcell Mountains means that all that snow is light and dry, staying on the ground well into May, vastly extending their operating season.
The guides will ensure you and your legs get their money’s worth.
They offer a daily 3 Run Package and a daily 5 Run Package to accommodate people looking for a single day powder adventure.
With 5 Runs averaging 3,608 vertical feet (1100m) each, you are sure to leave RK Heli-Ski satisfied and eager for the next trip.
Skibookings.com can arrange all of your RK Heli-Ski day(s) and packages for you – just let us know what you want by contacting us.
Panorama Restaurants, Bars and Nightlife
Panorama dining includes; located in the heart of the resort, restaurant elevenFIFTY offers casual fine dining with the menu that incorporates regional flavours. If you enjoy your stay and stunning views, the Cliffhanger Restaurant offers contemporary Canadian dishes with amazing views of the Purcell Mountains. Choppers Landing offers an intimate dining experience away from the main village where you can relax with the drink by the fire and enjoy a more rustic local flavour.
CABIN Restaurant and Smokehouse offers gourmet dining and a wide selection of house smoked meats, you can enjoy casual appetisers in the smokehouse bar or sit down in the elegant restaurant for a full a la carte experience or take away. The T-Bar and Grill is your perfect spot for après offering cold clients, live music and a classic sports bar menu. To grab a quick breakfast or lunch on the go, check out the Picnic Café for a great cup of locally roasted Kicking Horse Coffee and a variety of freshly baked goods.
On mountain dining includes the Summit Hut that offers gourmet Smokies, handmade treats and specially hot chocolates and the something special you can book in for an evening heli fondue. The Elkhon Cabin offers stunning mountain views and is a great place for a quick lunch or a decadent Swiss Raclette après.
Grab and go choices at Panorama include The Great Hall, Lusti’s Cappuccino Bar, Mile 1 Hut – offering mouthwatering grilled burgers including bison, salmon and veggie and a range of baked goods and treats.
If you are looking to quench your thirst after a fun day on the slopes in the local’s favourite hangout is the Jackpine Pub at the base of the mountain with a selection of craft and popular brews on tap, trivia Sundays and a laid-back ski town vibe.
Restaurant elevenFIFTY
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort – Pine Inn
Food: Alberta AAA beef, and BC salmon and wines
Bar: Yes
Ph: +1 250-341-3054
Lusti’s Cappuccino Bar
Location: Tamarack Lodge
Food: locally roasted coffee, the best cappuccinos and a selection of delicious hand baked goods
Ph: +1 250-341-3084
Choppers Landing
Location: RK Heliski
Food: Menu highlights the best of local ingredients
Bar: Yes
Ph: +1 250-341-3052
Summit Hut
Location: Summit Hut
Food: Smokies, soups, and fondue along with signature coffees, refreshing beverages, and alcoholic drinks
Bar: Yes
Ph: +1 250-341-1399
Mile 1 Hut
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Food: Grilled burgers like bison, salmon and veggie, local Kicking Horse Coffee and a range of baked goods and treats
Bar: Yes
Ph: +1 250-341-1399
T-Bar & Grill
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Food: Cold pints, live music and a classic sports bar menu
Bar: Yes
Ph: +1 250-341-3055
CABIN Family Restaurant
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Food: Canadian gourmet experience with a selection of produce smoked directly on-site
Bar: Yes
Ph: +1 250-341-3601
Cliffhanger Restaurant
Location: Greywolf Golf Course
Food: Casual steakhouse serves up an elegant menu of contemporary Canadian dishes
Bar: Yes
Ph: +1 250-341-4102
Thunderbird Pizza
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Food: Freshly baked pizzas, and a tasty selection of appetizers and salads perfect for a easy dinner
Ph: +1 250-341-4444
Elkhorn Cabin
Location: Champagne Express
Food: Homemade soups and traditional Swiss alpine style cheese grill (Raclette) and features dozen of BC wines, craft beers and liqueurs
Bar: Yes
Ph: +1 250-341-1399
Picnic Café
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort – Pine Inn
Food: Locally roasted Kicking Horse Coffee or a variety of freshly baked goods, homemade soups and delicious sandwiches
Ph: +1 250-342-6941
The Great Hall
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort – Pine Inn
Food: Hot meal, refill your pockets with snacks, relax with a pint on the patio
Bar: Yes
Jackpine Pub
Location: Horsethief Lodge by High Country Properties
Food: Craft and popular brews
Bar: Yes
Panorama Shopping
The shopping at Panorama Mountain Resort includes Toques & Tracks – for all the latest clothing goggles, glasses and gear, the Ski Cabin – where you’ll find the latest equipment to try before you buy, the General Store – that is open daily carrying a full variety of growth your items, Lusti’s Little Ripper – for kids ski rentals and the Candy Cabin is your one stop shop for all sweets and treats which is located beside the Panorama Springs Pools.
Toques & Tracks
Location: The Great Hall
Shop: Mountain Sports & Resort Wear
Ph: +1 250-341-3086
General Store
Location: Toby Creek Lodge
Shop: A full variety of grocery items
Ph: +1 800-663-2929
Lusti’s Little Ripper
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Shop: Rental of skis, boots and poles for children
Ph: +1 800-663-2929
Ski Cabin
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Shop: Latest equipment and gear
Ph: +1 800-663-2929
Saffire Bead & Flameworks
Location: Panorama Mountain Resort
Shop: Unique beads, artwork & jewellery
Ph: +1 250-341-8778
The Candy Cabin
Location: Tamarack Lodge
Shop: sweets and treats, beside the Panorama Springs Pools
Ph: +1 800-663-2929
Panorama Trail Maps
Explore Panorama trail maps to find your ideal place to ride, catch up with friends and more…
Panorama Ski Resort Videos
Panorama Guided Ski Week
Join in the fun and cruise the seemingly endless groomers across 2,975 acres on this exclusive Panorama Guided Ski Week. Experience daily world class guided ski coaching, spectacular views, great food and at the end of a great day – you can soak your troubles and tired muscles away in the huge hot pools at Panorama Springs. For the more adventurous, why not challenge yourself in Pano’s famous (old) heli-skiing terrain located in Taynton Bowl.
Panorama it the place to be this spring to enjoy great skiing with like minded skiers who enjoy having fun on this ski trip of a lifetime.
Who This Is For: Intermediate to advanced adult skiers who enjoying skiing in a group with a guide to show them around the mountain and offer tips on technique. This ski holiday is for you if you love your skiing but don’t like skiing by yourself. This ski escape is for you if you are a couple or a small group and you enjoy meeting and skiing with like minders skiers.
Who This Is Not For: If you are in your 20’s and looking for an endless rave and to party all night – then this ski trip isn’t for you!
When: March 7 – 14 2020
Here is what is included:
- 7 x Nights Upper Village 4 Star Accommodation (Studio For Singles Or 1 Bedroom For Two People Twin Share)
- 6 x Day Lift Pass
- 6 x Half Days Of Guided Ski Coaching With Top Local Instructors (9.00 – 12.00)
- 6 x Breakfasts At ALTO
- Return Calgary Airport Transfers
- Group Dinner Friday
- Sunday Evening Welcome Reception
- SkiBookings.com Host
Pricing Starts From: US$1689 / C$2189 per person based on twin share.
Pricing Starts From: US$1999 / C$2599 single person rate.
To Book A One Person (Single Share) Panorama Ski Week Package – Click here
To Book A Two Person (Twin Share) Panorama Ski Week Package – Click here
Optional Add Ons:
- Heli-skiing with RK Heli – If you want to arrange this – please contact us for availability and pricing.
To secure your place on this Panorama Ski Week – click on the link below. If you wish to extend you stay outside of these dates at Panorama – no problem – book your preferred ski week package below because you need to have the dates of 7 – 14 March to see the ski week program – then contact us and we can arrange early and later arrivals as well as heli-skiing options.
Calgary Airport Transfer Pickup & Drop Off Times – If booking flights, please ensure your flights arrive and depart with plenty of time to make from these times. *Dep. Calgary Apt To Panorama – 1:30 pm, 5:30 pm. Dep. Panorama to Calgary Apt Banff – 6.45 am, 12 pm. Transfer time is approximately 4 hrs.