Panorama , Canada
Introduction
Panorama has some cash and is spending it, in the last few years they’ve replaced 2 draglifts with high-speed quads, built new accommodation, opened up a great double-diamond area called Taynton Bowl and beefed up their snowmaking capabilities. Snowmaking! Snowmaking? Panorama has more sunshine days than any other resort in western Canada
But - and it’s a big but - be prepared to pay through the nose for accommodation, it ain’t cheap and there isn’t a lot of choice.
One of the other draws to Panorama is the heliboarding in the Bugaboos area, which boasts over 2,000sq km to ride, so you’ll always find freshies, but once again, in true scam-a-rama style, be ready to pay for it. Call R.K. Heli-ski +1 888 7767730.
New for season
03/04 season saw 2 new quad chairs installed, some new slopeside lodging added for this season
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Dec to May
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 9
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 5
Drag lifts: 3
Max people per hour: 8,500
Board Leashes required: Yes
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 100
Total ride area: 2847 acres
Longest run: 5.5km
Top lift: 2380m
Vertical drop: 1220m
First lift: 1160m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 55%
Black runs: 25%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
1 Day pass $59
5 days $249
Season $799
Lift times:9.00am to 10.00pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 4.8metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 40%
Facilities
Night Riding: :
Thu-Sun Till 9.00pm inc Terrain parks
Snowboard Schools:
Group $49/1.5hr
Private $109/1.5hr
Snowboard Hire:
Board & Boots $35 per day
Five days $140
Heliboarding: :
Yes
Snowmobiles:
2 hours $110

