This year's winter events lineup has something for everyone!
Whether you’re an event spectator or participant, you're guaranteed to have a great time in one of the most beautiful, exciting and family friendly places on earth! Come out and take part in the festivities this winter.
*Event participants/competitors can register online here on skilouise.com prior to individual event days (usually 3-4 weeks before the event).
Click on a event below for full details:
Junior Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard
March 1-4
The Junior Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard is returning for its 7th season, and what will be another exciting and competitive event.
This year, the event is a part of the North American Junior Freeski Tour. Freeskiers will now be able to earn valuable points at the Junior Big Mountain Challenge and be ranked among the top junior freeskiers in North America.
Skiers compete on different venues over the course of two days and are judged on line, control, fluidity, technique, and style.
Location:
Venues TBD
Time:
See schedule below
Cost:
$65 + GST Event Entry
IFSA memberships required for athletes ages 12 - 18. Memberships - $50 for the 2012 competitive season. Purchase from freeskiers.org
Lift Tickets
Lift tickets will be offered to athletes, parents, and coaches at a 20%-off discount rate.
Event Registration
Sorry, registration for this event is now closed.
Age Categories
7-11 (IFSA membership not required)
12-14
15-18
Note: Cancellations will occur a $10 administration fee and no refund will be given as of February 25th 2012.
Event Schedule
*The event schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, March 1st
2:00 pm - 5:00pm Competitor check-in and late registration @ Sitzmark
Friday, March 2nd
(7-11 & 12-14 Qualifiers)
7:00 am – 8:00 am Late check-in @ Whiskyjack Cafeteria *NEW LOCATION
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am – 4:00pm Qualifying Runs
4:00 pm Results of the Day @ Northface Bistro *NEW LOCATION
Saturday, March 3rd
(15-18 Qualifiers)
7:00 am – 8:00 am Late Check-In
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Sitzmark Lounge
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am – 4:00pm Qualifying Runs
4:00 pm Results of the Day.
Sunday, March 4th
(All Category Finals)
7:30 am - 8:00am Check-In/ Bib Pick-up *NEW
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Sitzmark Lounge
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am - 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am Tentative Start Time of Finals
4:00 pm Awards @ Sitzmark
Accommodation Offers
The Great Divide Lodge - Call toll free 1-888-682-2212
The Great Divide Lodge offers a 15% discount to all JR BMC athletes. A booking code will be sent out to all registered athletes. Stay and ski packages are also available.
The Lake Louise Inn will offer special discounted rates to all families of registered athletes. Rates available for Economy Twin, Superior Queen/King, and Executive Queen or King rooms.
Upon registration, athletes will be sent a booking code. Please have the booking code ready when making a reservation.
Junior Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard
March 1-4
The Junior Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard is returning for its 7th season, and what will be another exciting and competitive event.
This year, the event is a part of the North American Junior Freeski Tour. Freeskiers will now be able to earn valuable points at the Junior Big Mountain Challenge and be ranked among the top junior freeskiers in North America.
Skiers compete on different venues over the course of two days and are judged on line, control, fluidity, technique, and style.
Location:
Venues TBD
Time:
See schedule below
Cost:
$65 + GST Event Entry
IFSA memberships required for athletes ages 12 - 18. Memberships - $50 for the 2012 competitive season. Purchase from freeskiers.org
Lift Tickets
Lift tickets will be offered to athletes, parents, and coaches at a 20%-off discount rate.
Event Registration
Sorry, registration for this event is now closed.
Age Categories
7-11 (IFSA membership not required)
12-14
15-18
Note: Cancellations will occur a $10 administration fee and no refund will be given as of February 25th 2012.
Event Schedule
*The event schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, March 1st
2:00 pm - 5:00pm Competitor check-in and late registration @ Sitzmark
Friday, March 2nd
(7-11 & 12-14 Qualifiers)
7:00 am – 8:00 am Late check-in @ Whiskyjack Cafeteria *NEW LOCATION
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am – 4:00pm Qualifying Runs
4:00 pm Results of the Day @ Northface Bistro *NEW LOCATION
Saturday, March 3rd
(15-18 Qualifiers)
7:00 am – 8:00 am Late Check-In
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Sitzmark Lounge
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am – 4:00pm Qualifying Runs
4:00 pm Results of the Day.
Sunday, March 4th
(All Category Finals)
7:30 am - 8:00am Check-In/ Bib Pick-up *NEW
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Sitzmark Lounge
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am - 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am Tentative Start Time of Finals
4:00 pm Awards @ Sitzmark
Accommodation Offers
The Great Divide Lodge - Call toll free 1-888-682-2212
The Great Divide Lodge offers a 15% discount to all JR BMC athletes. A booking code will be sent out to all registered athletes. Stay and ski packages are also available.
The Lake Louise Inn will offer special discounted rates to all families of registered athletes. Rates available for Economy Twin, Superior Queen/King, and Executive Queen or King rooms.
Upon registration, athletes will be sent a booking code. Please have the booking code ready when making a reservation.
K1 Ski Cross Training Camp
March 2-3
Friday March 2
8:15am Team Captains Meeting (Sitzmark Lounge)
8:30-9:00am Athlete Bib Pick Up (Sitzmark Lounge)
9:30am SX Athlete meeting at top of course
9:40 - 11:00am Two Inspection runs with qualified coaches on features and controlled zones
11:00 - 12:30pm SX Individual controlled training
1:15 - 3:45pm SX Training in pairs (lead/follow)
Saturday March 3
8:15am Team Captains Meeting (Sitzmark Lounge)
8:30 - 9:00am Athlete Bib Pick Up (Sitzmark Lounge)
9:30am SX Athlete meeting at top of course
9:40 - 10:20am SX Inspection with qualified coaches on features and controlled zones
10:20 - 12:30pm SX controlled training in pairs (lead/follow)
1:00 - 2:00pm SX Individual Time Trials
2:00 - 3:30pm Training in full heats (spaced apart)
Visit Evolve or AlbertaAlpine for more information on this event.
Junior Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard
March 1-4
The Junior Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard is returning for its 7th season, and what will be another exciting and competitive event.
This year, the event is a part of the North American Junior Freeski Tour. Freeskiers will now be able to earn valuable points at the Junior Big Mountain Challenge and be ranked among the top junior freeskiers in North America.
Skiers compete on different venues over the course of two days and are judged on line, control, fluidity, technique, and style.
Location:
Venues TBD
Time:
See schedule below
Cost:
$65 + GST Event Entry
IFSA memberships required for athletes ages 12 - 18. Memberships - $50 for the 2012 competitive season. Purchase from freeskiers.org
Lift Tickets
Lift tickets will be offered to athletes, parents, and coaches at a 20%-off discount rate.
Event Registration
Sorry, registration for this event is now closed.
Age Categories
7-11 (IFSA membership not required)
12-14
15-18
Note: Cancellations will occur a $10 administration fee and no refund will be given as of February 25th 2012.
Event Schedule
*The event schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, March 1st
2:00 pm - 5:00pm Competitor check-in and late registration @ Sitzmark
Friday, March 2nd
(7-11 & 12-14 Qualifiers)
7:00 am – 8:00 am Late check-in @ Whiskyjack Cafeteria *NEW LOCATION
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am – 4:00pm Qualifying Runs
4:00 pm Results of the Day @ Northface Bistro *NEW LOCATION
Saturday, March 3rd
(15-18 Qualifiers)
7:00 am – 8:00 am Late Check-In
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Sitzmark Lounge
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am – 4:00pm Qualifying Runs
4:00 pm Results of the Day.
Sunday, March 4th
(All Category Finals)
7:30 am - 8:00am Check-In/ Bib Pick-up *NEW
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Sitzmark Lounge
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am - 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am Tentative Start Time of Finals
4:00 pm Awards @ Sitzmark
Accommodation Offers
The Great Divide Lodge - Call toll free 1-888-682-2212
The Great Divide Lodge offers a 15% discount to all JR BMC athletes. A booking code will be sent out to all registered athletes. Stay and ski packages are also available.
The Lake Louise Inn will offer special discounted rates to all families of registered athletes. Rates available for Economy Twin, Superior Queen/King, and Executive Queen or King rooms.
Upon registration, athletes will be sent a booking code. Please have the booking code ready when making a reservation.
K1 Ski Cross Training Camp
March 2-3
Friday March 2
8:15am Team Captains Meeting (Sitzmark Lounge)
8:30-9:00am Athlete Bib Pick Up (Sitzmark Lounge)
9:30am SX Athlete meeting at top of course
9:40 - 11:00am Two Inspection runs with qualified coaches on features and controlled zones
11:00 - 12:30pm SX Individual controlled training
1:15 - 3:45pm SX Training in pairs (lead/follow)
Saturday March 3
8:15am Team Captains Meeting (Sitzmark Lounge)
8:30 - 9:00am Athlete Bib Pick Up (Sitzmark Lounge)
9:30am SX Athlete meeting at top of course
9:40 - 10:20am SX Inspection with qualified coaches on features and controlled zones
10:20 - 12:30pm SX controlled training in pairs (lead/follow)
1:00 - 2:00pm SX Individual Time Trials
2:00 - 3:30pm Training in full heats (spaced apart)
Visit Evolve or AlbertaAlpine for more information on this event.
Doug Meyers Memorial Cup (8th Annual)
March 3-4
Ski clubs from all over Southern Alberta participate in Lake Louise Ski Club’s annual Doug Meyers race. The event includes two races held over the weekend. One race is specifically set for athletes registered in E2 programs that ski 50+ days per season (e.g., Lake Louise KD program), and the other race is specifically set for E1 programs that ski approximately 20 days per season (e.g., Lake Louise Nancy Greene 21-day program). The race is an opportunity to celebrate the memory of Doug and showcase our club as a leader in sportsmanship, fun and fair play and the spirit Doug and his family have nurtured throughout the years within the Lake Louise Ski Club.
Douglas G. Meyers 1972-2003
Doug Meyers had a long-standing relationship with the Lake Louise Ski Area. It began in 1985 when he skied competitively with the Lake Louise Ski Club, placing in the top 15 of the Canadian Juvenile Finals. It continued from 1990-1997 with coaching, and later as head coach, with the Nancy Greene Ski program. Doug died of an aggressive form of brain cancer on April 10, 2003 at 30 years of age. He left behind a legacy of love, acceptance for all and enthusiasm for life.
Junior Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard
March 1-4
The Junior Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard is returning for its 7th season, and what will be another exciting and competitive event.
This year, the event is a part of the North American Junior Freeski Tour. Freeskiers will now be able to earn valuable points at the Junior Big Mountain Challenge and be ranked among the top junior freeskiers in North America.
Skiers compete on different venues over the course of two days and are judged on line, control, fluidity, technique, and style.
Location:
Venues TBD
Time:
See schedule below
Cost:
$65 + GST Event Entry
IFSA memberships required for athletes ages 12 - 18. Memberships - $50 for the 2012 competitive season. Purchase from freeskiers.org
Lift Tickets
Lift tickets will be offered to athletes, parents, and coaches at a 20%-off discount rate.
Event Registration
Sorry, registration for this event is now closed.
Age Categories
7-11 (IFSA membership not required)
12-14
15-18
Note: Cancellations will occur a $10 administration fee and no refund will be given as of February 25th 2012.
Event Schedule
*The event schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, March 1st
2:00 pm - 5:00pm Competitor check-in and late registration @ Sitzmark
Friday, March 2nd
(7-11 & 12-14 Qualifiers)
7:00 am – 8:00 am Late check-in @ Whiskyjack Cafeteria *NEW LOCATION
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am – 4:00pm Qualifying Runs
4:00 pm Results of the Day @ Northface Bistro *NEW LOCATION
Saturday, March 3rd
(15-18 Qualifiers)
7:00 am – 8:00 am Late Check-In
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Sitzmark Lounge
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am – 4:00pm Qualifying Runs
4:00 pm Results of the Day.
Sunday, March 4th
(All Category Finals)
7:30 am - 8:00am Check-In/ Bib Pick-up *NEW
8:00 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Sitzmark Lounge
8:30 am Load Lift
9:00am - 9:30am Venue Inspection
9:45 am Tentative Start Time of Finals
4:00 pm Awards @ Sitzmark
Accommodation Offers
The Great Divide Lodge - Call toll free 1-888-682-2212
The Great Divide Lodge offers a 15% discount to all JR BMC athletes. A booking code will be sent out to all registered athletes. Stay and ski packages are also available.
The Lake Louise Inn will offer special discounted rates to all families of registered athletes. Rates available for Economy Twin, Superior Queen/King, and Executive Queen or King rooms.
Upon registration, athletes will be sent a booking code. Please have the booking code ready when making a reservation.
Doug Meyers Memorial Cup (8th Annual)
March 3-4
Ski clubs from all over Southern Alberta participate in Lake Louise Ski Club’s annual Doug Meyers race. The event includes two races held over the weekend. One race is specifically set for athletes registered in E2 programs that ski 50+ days per season (e.g., Lake Louise KD program), and the other race is specifically set for E1 programs that ski approximately 20 days per season (e.g., Lake Louise Nancy Greene 21-day program). The race is an opportunity to celebrate the memory of Doug and showcase our club as a leader in sportsmanship, fun and fair play and the spirit Doug and his family have nurtured throughout the years within the Lake Louise Ski Club.
Douglas G. Meyers 1972-2003
Doug Meyers had a long-standing relationship with the Lake Louise Ski Area. It began in 1985 when he skied competitively with the Lake Louise Ski Club, placing in the top 15 of the Canadian Juvenile Finals. It continued from 1990-1997 with coaching, and later as head coach, with the Nancy Greene Ski program. Doug died of an aggressive form of brain cancer on April 10, 2003 at 30 years of age. He left behind a legacy of love, acceptance for all and enthusiasm for life.
Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard
March 8-11
The Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard is back for its 9th year. The 2012 B.M.C. will mark the first year that the event has categories for both skiing and snowboarding. The event will run Friday (Qualifiers) & Saturday (Finals), with Sunday held as a weather day.
The prize pool is top notch with $4000 in cash to give away and nearly $10,000 in product prizing from sponsors Smith Optics, Tecnica/Blizzard, Fresh Sports and Dewalt. While the swag is an attractive feature, the B.M.C. is also a great opportunity to get together with your shred happy peers and push yourself to get creative in Lake Louise’s BIG terrain. Historically, this event has been held on the backside of Eagle Ridge; an ideal venue because of the number of hits and variety of lines. For the 2012 event, we will revisit old favorites and, conditions permitting, looking to add new venues to the B.M.C.’s repertoire.
This season’s Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge will take place on the second weekend of March. Typically, the skies are blue and there is still fresh snow on the ground. Two days and three venues will determine the top skiers and snowboarder who will go home $700 cash, tons of sponsor product, and title of Big Mountain Champ.
Location:
Venues TBD
Time:
See schedule below
Cost:
$75+ GST Event Entry
Lift Tickets:
3-day Adult Lift Ticket $100 +GST
1-day Adult Lift Ticket 20% off
Judging Criteria:
Skiers and snowboarders will be judged on 5 different categories; Line, Control, Fluidity, Technique, and Style.
Event Registration
Sorry, registration for this event is now closed.
Categories:
Male Ski (18+)
Women Ski (18+)
Snowboard Open (18+)
Event Schedule
*The event schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, March 8th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Competitor Check In and Late Registration @ Whiskyjack Cafeteria
Friday, March 9th (Qualifiers)
7:00am – 8:00am Late Check-In @ Kokanee Kabin
8:00am Competitor’s Meeting @ Kokanee Kabin
8:30am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30 am Venue Inspection ALL
9:45am – 3:00pm Qualifying Runs Ski & Snowboard
4:00 pm Results of the Day Après Ski @ Kokanee Kabin
Saturday March 10th (Finals)
8:30 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Kokanee Kabin
9:00 am Load Lift
10:00am – 3:00pm Finals Runs
4:30pm Results and Après Ski @ Kokanee Kabin
Sunday, March 11th (Weather Day)
Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard
March 8-11
The Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard is back for its 9th year. The 2012 B.M.C. will mark the first year that the event has categories for both skiing and snowboarding. The event will run Friday (Qualifiers) & Saturday (Finals), with Sunday held as a weather day.
The prize pool is top notch with $4000 in cash to give away and nearly $10,000 in product prizing from sponsors Smith Optics, Tecnica/Blizzard, Fresh Sports and Dewalt. While the swag is an attractive feature, the B.M.C. is also a great opportunity to get together with your shred happy peers and push yourself to get creative in Lake Louise’s BIG terrain. Historically, this event has been held on the backside of Eagle Ridge; an ideal venue because of the number of hits and variety of lines. For the 2012 event, we will revisit old favorites and, conditions permitting, looking to add new venues to the B.M.C.’s repertoire.
This season’s Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge will take place on the second weekend of March. Typically, the skies are blue and there is still fresh snow on the ground. Two days and three venues will determine the top skiers and snowboarder who will go home $700 cash, tons of sponsor product, and title of Big Mountain Champ.
Location:
Venues TBD
Time:
See schedule below
Cost:
$75+ GST Event Entry
Lift Tickets:
3-day Adult Lift Ticket $100 +GST
1-day Adult Lift Ticket 20% off
Judging Criteria:
Skiers and snowboarders will be judged on 5 different categories; Line, Control, Fluidity, Technique, and Style.
Event Registration
Sorry, registration for this event is now closed.
Categories:
Male Ski (18+)
Women Ski (18+)
Snowboard Open (18+)
Event Schedule
*The event schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, March 8th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Competitor Check In and Late Registration @ Whiskyjack Cafeteria
Friday, March 9th (Qualifiers)
7:00am – 8:00am Late Check-In @ Kokanee Kabin
8:00am Competitor’s Meeting @ Kokanee Kabin
8:30am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30 am Venue Inspection ALL
9:45am – 3:00pm Qualifying Runs Ski & Snowboard
4:00 pm Results of the Day Après Ski @ Kokanee Kabin
Saturday March 10th (Finals)
8:30 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Kokanee Kabin
9:00 am Load Lift
10:00am – 3:00pm Finals Runs
4:30pm Results and Après Ski @ Kokanee Kabin
Sunday, March 11th (Weather Day)
Coupe Nor-Am Cup Ski Cross
March 9 - 11
Lake Louise Ski Area proudly hosts a Nor-Am Ski Cross event, March 8 - 11, 2012. The race is part of the Sport Check Ski Cross Tour.
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - Registration
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - Training
Friday, March 9, 2012 – Nor-Am ski cross competition #1 (ladies and men)
Saturday, March 10, 2012 – Nor-Am ski cross competition #2 (ladies and men)
Sunday, March 11, 2012 - Open event (ladies and men)
For more details including the Race Notice, please visit alpinecanada.org
Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard
March 8-11
The Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard is back for its 9th year. The 2012 B.M.C. will mark the first year that the event has categories for both skiing and snowboarding. The event will run Friday (Qualifiers) & Saturday (Finals), with Sunday held as a weather day.
The prize pool is top notch with $4000 in cash to give away and nearly $10,000 in product prizing from sponsors Smith Optics, Tecnica/Blizzard, Fresh Sports and Dewalt. While the swag is an attractive feature, the B.M.C. is also a great opportunity to get together with your shred happy peers and push yourself to get creative in Lake Louise’s BIG terrain. Historically, this event has been held on the backside of Eagle Ridge; an ideal venue because of the number of hits and variety of lines. For the 2012 event, we will revisit old favorites and, conditions permitting, looking to add new venues to the B.M.C.’s repertoire.
This season’s Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge will take place on the second weekend of March. Typically, the skies are blue and there is still fresh snow on the ground. Two days and three venues will determine the top skiers and snowboarder who will go home $700 cash, tons of sponsor product, and title of Big Mountain Champ.
Location:
Venues TBD
Time:
See schedule below
Cost:
$75+ GST Event Entry
Lift Tickets:
3-day Adult Lift Ticket $100 +GST
1-day Adult Lift Ticket 20% off
Judging Criteria:
Skiers and snowboarders will be judged on 5 different categories; Line, Control, Fluidity, Technique, and Style.
Event Registration
Sorry, registration for this event is now closed.
Categories:
Male Ski (18+)
Women Ski (18+)
Snowboard Open (18+)
Event Schedule
*The event schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, March 8th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Competitor Check In and Late Registration @ Whiskyjack Cafeteria
Friday, March 9th (Qualifiers)
7:00am – 8:00am Late Check-In @ Kokanee Kabin
8:00am Competitor’s Meeting @ Kokanee Kabin
8:30am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30 am Venue Inspection ALL
9:45am – 3:00pm Qualifying Runs Ski & Snowboard
4:00 pm Results of the Day Après Ski @ Kokanee Kabin
Saturday March 10th (Finals)
8:30 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Kokanee Kabin
9:00 am Load Lift
10:00am – 3:00pm Finals Runs
4:30pm Results and Après Ski @ Kokanee Kabin
Sunday, March 11th (Weather Day)
Coupe Nor-Am Cup Ski Cross
March 9 - 11
Lake Louise Ski Area proudly hosts a Nor-Am Ski Cross event, March 8 - 11, 2012. The race is part of the Sport Check Ski Cross Tour.
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - Registration
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - Training
Friday, March 9, 2012 – Nor-Am ski cross competition #1 (ladies and men)
Saturday, March 10, 2012 – Nor-Am ski cross competition #2 (ladies and men)
Sunday, March 11, 2012 - Open event (ladies and men)
For more details including the Race Notice, please visit alpinecanada.org
Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard
March 8-11
The Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard is back for its 9th year. The 2012 B.M.C. will mark the first year that the event has categories for both skiing and snowboarding. The event will run Friday (Qualifiers) & Saturday (Finals), with Sunday held as a weather day.
The prize pool is top notch with $4000 in cash to give away and nearly $10,000 in product prizing from sponsors Smith Optics, Tecnica/Blizzard, Fresh Sports and Dewalt. While the swag is an attractive feature, the B.M.C. is also a great opportunity to get together with your shred happy peers and push yourself to get creative in Lake Louise’s BIG terrain. Historically, this event has been held on the backside of Eagle Ridge; an ideal venue because of the number of hits and variety of lines. For the 2012 event, we will revisit old favorites and, conditions permitting, looking to add new venues to the B.M.C.’s repertoire.
This season’s Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge will take place on the second weekend of March. Typically, the skies are blue and there is still fresh snow on the ground. Two days and three venues will determine the top skiers and snowboarder who will go home $700 cash, tons of sponsor product, and title of Big Mountain Champ.
Location:
Venues TBD
Time:
See schedule below
Cost:
$75+ GST Event Entry
Lift Tickets:
3-day Adult Lift Ticket $100 +GST
1-day Adult Lift Ticket 20% off
Judging Criteria:
Skiers and snowboarders will be judged on 5 different categories; Line, Control, Fluidity, Technique, and Style.
Event Registration
Sorry, registration for this event is now closed.
Categories:
Male Ski (18+)
Women Ski (18+)
Snowboard Open (18+)
Event Schedule
*The event schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, March 8th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Competitor Check In and Late Registration @ Whiskyjack Cafeteria
Friday, March 9th (Qualifiers)
7:00am – 8:00am Late Check-In @ Kokanee Kabin
8:00am Competitor’s Meeting @ Kokanee Kabin
8:30am Load Lift
9:00am – 9:30 am Venue Inspection ALL
9:45am – 3:00pm Qualifying Runs Ski & Snowboard
4:00 pm Results of the Day Après Ski @ Kokanee Kabin
Saturday March 10th (Finals)
8:30 am Competitor’s Meeting @ Kokanee Kabin
9:00 am Load Lift
10:00am – 3:00pm Finals Runs
4:30pm Results and Après Ski @ Kokanee Kabin
Sunday, March 11th (Weather Day)
Coupe Nor-Am Cup Ski Cross
March 9 - 11
Lake Louise Ski Area proudly hosts a Nor-Am Ski Cross event, March 8 - 11, 2012. The race is part of the Sport Check Ski Cross Tour.
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - Registration
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - Training
Friday, March 9, 2012 – Nor-Am ski cross competition #1 (ladies and men)
Saturday, March 10, 2012 – Nor-Am ski cross competition #2 (ladies and men)
Sunday, March 11, 2012 - Open event (ladies and men)
For more details including the Race Notice, please visit alpinecanada.org
Evolve Open Ski Cross presented by Techno Sport & Matrix Video Communications
March 11
The Evolve Open Ski Cross presented by Techno Sport & Matrix Communications is the third SX event of the season hosted by the Evolve Ski & Snowboard Cross club at Lake Louise.
This event is open to skiers ages 11+
Open events are for members of Alpine Canada clubs & non-members. Non-members may compete in 2 open events without becoming full time members. Prior to registering for a 3rd Open you must register with a club as a full time member. The open events are to introduce current & new athletes to ski cross & help align athletes with programs in their area. Non-members can purchase the entry-level membership ($15) at registration on the morning of the event.
Sunday March 11th
8:00am - 8:45am Athlete registration and bib pick up at Sitzmark Lounge
9:00am Athletes load Glacier Chair
9:15am SX Athlete meeting at top of course
9:30am - 10:00am SX Athlete Inspection
10:00am - 11:00am SX Individual and Training in heats 1’s, 2’s, 3’s, 4’s
11:00am - 12:30pm Individual Time trials
12:30pm - 3:45pm LCQ event
4:30pm Awards in the Sitzmark lounge
Location:
Ski Cross Course and Upper Juniper
Cost:
$40 per entry
Lift tickets:
Athletes and coaches will receive 20% off lift ticket prices. Vouchers will be given out at registration.
Click here to visit Evolve's website for more information.
Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam
March 17
The Peanut Butter and Rail Jam is Volcom’s amateur snowboard contest series. The goal of the series is to give something back to the kids. There are four divisions; 15 & under, 16 & over, Girls and Open (pro-am).
The contest runs in a jam format, so there are no scheduled runs. You can hit each of the rails as many times as you want during your 20 minute heat. The event is absolutely free, on a first come first serve basis and boasts tons of free prizes and PB&J sandwiches! See you on the hill!
Grab a buddy and come rip the park. You'll have your pick of the best jumps and rails in the Rockies. There will be prizes and give-ways throughout the day.
The Fresh Sports Texas Scramble Slopestyle combines the best of you and your partner's runs together in one score. A brand new format that let's your team battle together for the highest score. Pick and choose your run through the park and the higher score from each feature is counted towards your total score.
There will be four divisions: Mens all ages, Mens 15 & under, Girls and Open (any combo you want).
Location:
Showtime Terrain Park
Time:
Registration 9:00am in the Kokanee Kabin
Cost:
$60 + GST per team
Event Registration
Online registration is now closed. You can still register in person on event day between 9:00am and 10:00am at the Kokanee Kabin.
Ken Jones Classic - Ski Mountaineering Race
March 24
Lake Louise will be hosting its second annual ski mountaineering competition on March 24, 2012. The race is put on in partnership with the Alpine Club of Canada and promises to be a endurance testing, leg burning good time!
The race will take you on a spectacular trip around the Lake Louise Ski Area and its surrounding terrain. No ski lifts required!
Cash and great prizes from event sponsors will be up for grabs.
This year’s race will provide two course options on Saturday 24th March. The Youth and Enduro courses will climb from Whitehorn Lodge, over the Summit, to Richardson’s Ridge, and back to the Base Area finish by way of Temple Lodge – approximately 620 metres / 2000 feet of climbing and descending. The Race/Elite course will add in an ascent through Rock Garden, over Larch, and a descent of Elevator Shaft to give a legend-in-the-making 5000+ feet of vert. Both routes exit down the ski out, for fun final skates and tucks to the finish.
Location:
The Lake Louise Ski Area
Time:
6:00am - 7:00am Late Registration (Great Bear Room)
7:00am Athletes Meeting
7:30am Load Glacier Lift
8:30am Race Start
3:00pm Awards (Kokanee Kabin)
Cost:
$70 Adult (20+ yrs) includes lift ticket
$35 Youth (19 & under) includes lift ticket
Burton Demo
March 24
Burton Snowboards will be at the Lake Louise Ski Area this Saturday to demo their latest and greatest, snowboards and bindings! Riders will be able to try this season's Burton hardgoods for free, featuring the most recent developments in board technology.
On Saturday March 24th 2012, the Lake Louise Black Dogs Ski Club, in collaboration with Snamprogetti Canada Inc., is proud to inaugurate the Saipem Corporate Race in Lake Louise, AB.
The event, hosted by theBlack Dogs Ski Club is intended to encourage company wide interaction through sports, while providing an enjoyable and safe environment.
8:30AM - Racers meet in the Great Bear room for run information and to collect bib numbers.
3:00PM - Awards ceremony in the Great Bear room.
3:30PM - Buffet lunch in the Great Bear room.
Saipem Cup
March 25
We invite you and your club to participate in the first annual Giant Slalom Skills Day at Lake Louise Ski Area. The race is hosted by the Black Dogs Ski Club who will be covering all athlete costs including lift tickets and lunch.
Location:
Lake Louise Ski Area
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Cost:
Free
Age Categories:
E2 (9-11)
E1 (4-9)
Club Orientation: Saturday 24th March 2012 at 5:30pm in the Great Bear room.
Event Celebration: Great Bear room at 4:00pm. Awards for 1st - 20th place for Boys and Girls by age group: 8, 9, 10 and 11 year olds.
Entries: Submit via email: oana.stanculescu@saipem.com. Confirmation provided by email.
The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd.
1 Whitehorn Road, Lake Louise
Alberta, Canada, T0L 1E0
Toll Free: 1-877-956-8473 (9-LOUISE)
Local: 1-403-522-3555
Snow Phone: 1-403-244-6665 (CHI-NOOK) E-mail: info@skilouise.com
The Great Divide Lodge - Call toll free 1-888-682-2212
tes. Rates available for Economy Twin, Superior Queen/King, and Executive Queen or King rooms.
Friday March 2 
The Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge presented by Tecnica/Blizzard is back for its 9th year. The 2012 B.M.C. will mark the first year that the event has categories for both skiing and snowboarding. The event will run Friday (Qualifiers) & Saturday (Finals), with Sunday held as a weather day.
The Peanut Butter and Rail Jam is Volcom’s amateur snowboard contest series. The goal of the series is to give something back to the kids. There are four divisions; 15 & under, 16 & over, Girls and Open (pro-am).
On Saturday March 24th 2012, the Lake Louise Black Dogs Ski Club, in collaboration with Snamprogetti Canada Inc., is proud to inaugurate the Saipem Corporate Race in Lake Louise, AB. 
