Age is No Barrier When It Comes to Getting Back on the Slopes
Jill Bodkin is no stranger to skiing. Having spent many of her formative years on the slopes of Mt. Norquay, Jill and her family were familiar faces lapping the lifts each week. As she grew older, life charted a path for Jill that would see her move away from the Bow Valley and her […]
A Dinner Date that Dazzles – Take a Chair Ride Under the Stars to Your Seat, 7000ft High Above Banff
Get a Behind-the-Scenes Taste of Our Limited-Seat ‘Starlight Dinner’ Evenings February 22, March 7. Cliffhouse Bistro, Mt. Norquay For two nights only, every winter, diners looking for an evening with a difference gather atop a mountain in Banff. Greeted by Executive Chef Morne Burger and welcomed by a warm, wood-burning-fireplace-filled ambience, these diners […]
What the 2019/20 Ski Season Has in Store for Trevor Philp
Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Trevor Philp is an Olympian that grew up skiing the runs of Mt. Norquay. He made his Olympic debut at Sochi 2014 and was part of the Canadian squad that won silver in the team event at the 2015 World Championships. As he adds accolades to his name, we caught […]
Catching Up with the Read Brothers
Ski racing has always been at the heart of Norquay ski culture, with the first races starting back in 1929. The mountain has since seen some of the biggest names in racing, and been their training ground for refining skills, gaining confidence, and preparing to compete on the world stage. Two of those names […]
Welcome to the Bow Valley Freestyle Ski Team
What qualities do you look for in a local freestyle ski team? Perhaps one that can perfectly balance both the fun and competitive aspects of skiing with high-level coaching? Or maybe it’s the focused training in multiple disciplines such as big mountain skiing, slopestyle inverts, rail jams and big air? If these sound like […]
Meet Jack Menzies, Your 2019 Mountain Idol
The Bow Valley is a giant outdoor playground, so it should come as no surprise that an incredibly talented pool of young athletes calls this region home. Whether it be alpine or Nordic skiing, snowboarding, climbing, trail running, biking, paragliding, or adventure racing (just to name a few), you can bet there’s someone out […]
Behind the Beer: Introducing the Norquay 94 + Ride or Dry by Banff Ave Brewing
This winter, you’re invited to fall in love with not one, but two, new on-tap après-ski options – thanks to locals’ favourite, Banff Ave Brewing Co (as long as you’re of legal drinking age, of course). We recently caught up with Head Brewer Miranda Batterink to get the inside scoop on this year’s special-for-Norquay […]
All the Ways to Après this Winter
One of the best parts of a ski day is enjoying a well-deserved bite to eat and a hot (or cold) beverage after your last run. Universally known as après ski, it’s the defining moment when you slide out of your boots, take off your toque, and rest your weary ski legs. Après ski […]
What You Need to Know About Norquay Ski Camps
When it comes to finding ways for your kids to make the most of their time on the mountain, one of the best options is with a Mt. Norquay Ski Camp. Infusing high-quality instruction within a compact program allows kids to improve their skiing or snowboarding while also enjoying their experience on the hill. […]
19 Reason to Buy Your Season Pass Early
Our Fall Season Pass sale is on NOW – but only until October 28! If you haven’t snagged your 2019/2020 season pass yet, we’ve rounded up 19 reasons for why you should act now and join us for a stellar season at the Mighty Quay! We’ll be releasing more reasons each week, so keep […]
Tackling the Via Ferrata As a Couple
From the bottom of the North American Chairlift, Mt Norquay looks big. There’s no other way to describe it, it’s just big. As the chairlift ducks below the tree line and periodically re-appears, the only gauge for the distance is the Cliffhouse Bistro sitting mid-mountain, where you disembark. My partner, Tim, and I have […]
Larissa Arthur Honours Her Late Father with #OneHundredHikesForDad
Larissa Arthur Honours Her Late Father with #OneHundredHikesForDad Mt Norquay’s Via Ferrata Marks Summit 87When we invited Larissa Arthur to join us on the Via Ferrata on her journey to complete #onehundredhikesfordad, we weren’t quite sure what she would think of the experience. As someone who grew up in the mountains and now hikes, […]
