6 Routes. 20 ACMG Guides.
6 Routes. 20 ACMG Guides. An Elevation of Up to 2450 Metres Above Sea Level, and the Longest Route Taking 8 Hours to Complete. GETTING UP CLOSE TO THE “IRON ROAD”: THE BACKSTORY OF NORQUAY’S VIA FERRATA Chalking off a summit in the Rockies is always a high. When that summit comes with your own […]
Come for the Views, Stay for the Casual Bistro Experience to Remember
Think you know the Cliffhouse Bistro? Take a bite into what Chef Morne & team are doing to keep things fresh and exciting at 7,000ft. (and yes, we’re taking menu highlights to match those mountain views). Because in terms of a sense of arrival, the Bistro’s got it. And by it, we mean an […]
Back to Doing It “Bozo” Style
Racing in the Name of Ski Legend, Rob Bosinger, Returns to Norquay for End-of-Season High It’s fast, it’s furious, it’s friendly ski racing all weekend long – and a whole lotta fun. The annual “Bozocup” – named after and held in honour of one of the ski world’s greatest names, Rob Bosinger – heads backl […]
Après at Norquay: Your How-To Guide for Perfect Mountain Pairings
Après-ski is that beloved time spent socialising after a day on the slopes (or a mid-afternoon break – we won’t be picky with the definition). For our guests ages 18+ that usually includes kicking the boots off at Lone Pine and settling in to enjoy a beverage or two. To help you make the […]
The Race Must Go On: Olympic Dreams, Training Schedules, Downtime, and Staying Motivated on the World Circuit
We catch up with Norquay Alumni, Ski Racer Jeffrey Read When we last spoke with Jeffrey Read, member of the Canadian Alpine Ski Race Team and son of Crazy Canuck Ken Read, he was in the midst of the 2019/20 racing season. Needless to say, a lot has happened since then! We caught up with […]
Mark your calendars… Events are back at Norquay!
We are beyond stoked to announce that events are well and truly making a comeback at the Mighty Quay! We can’t wait to celebrate the return of all of your favourites, from fast-paced races and tasty aprés to tricked out comps and demo days. Just in case you need a refresher, here’s a small taste […]
Reflecting on the Past and Preparing for a Big Season Ahead with Ski Racer Erik Read
Erik Read entered his first ski race at the age of 6, and he hasn’t slowed down since — rather, he has continually gotten faster, stronger and more confident as he competes on the world stage. Today, at age 30, he has a full decade of racing on the Canadian Alpine Ski team and […]
Fun This Big Shouldn’t be Reserved For The Littles: Five Reasons Tubing’s Not Just For Kiddies
Adulting is hard. So do yourself a favour and feel that kid-like freedom of just. letting. go. Say goodbye to the grown-up pressures of the day, and hello to the big-lane thrills of Norquay’s Tube Park. You might just be surprised at how much a little snow sliding and laugh-out-loud spinning – all from […]
Find Your Snow Flow This Season, With This Exclusive-to-Norquay Yoga Series!
Getting back into the swing of the snowy season and finding those ski legs once again can sometimes take some time. Now, you can get strong, supple – and stoked! – for your Norquay season from the comfort of your own home, with this exclusive four-part yoga series – thanks to Canmore-based yoga and […]
Summer’s Officially Here, and There’s A Brand-New Adventure Base in Town
Summer’s Officially Here, and There’s A Brand-New Adventure Base in Town Hassle-Free, Ride Up & Go Activity Days Have Arrived: Make Your First & Only Banff Stop the Heritage Train Station this Summer Season – Here’s Why We say: less time figuring out plans, finding parking, and making your way from stop to stop […]
It’s Here: Your Need-To-Know Handy-Dandy Guide to Winter Days at Norquay This Season
It’s Here: Your Need-To-Know Handy-Dandy Guide to Winter Days at Norquay This Season Well, that’s the first weekend wrapped! ICYMI: We’re now open for the 2020-21 season – our earliest opening ever! Skiers and riders returned to Norquay to be one of the first to hit the runs from early on opening day [Saturday […]
Trading One Plank for Two: My First Beginner Group Ski Lesson with Norquay’s Ski School
As a child, I happily threw myself into every athletic opportunity that came my way. There was soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, cross country skiing, snowboarding… just to name a few. I even admittedly went through a unicycling phase (story for a different day). But somehow among all the activities, downhill skiing slipped through the cracks. […]
