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The ski terrain at Panorama has practically doubled in size in recent years, making it one of the largest ski areas in Canada. It already had a 1219 metre vertical on offer the highest in the Banff Canadian Rockies Region and one of the largest in North America. The Intrawest vision is of breathtaking scenery surrounding an intimate mountain village, with doorstep skiing for all ability levels.
Panorama's newest expansion, Taynton Bowl, has made the resort into one of the largest ski resorts in Canada and the addition of two new quads last season gets skiers and riders into this former heli-skiing terrain with ease and speed.
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The bowl features over 700 acres of back country style naturally gladed skiing. The East-facing bowl normally captures exceptional snowfall throughout the season. Acquired from the local Heli-Ski company based at Panorama the area was brought into the recreational boundary with access off the Summit lift with skiing out over 5 km (3 miles) to the village. The main chutes are over 1,700 feet (520m) vertical feet descent.
Long-time local skier Bruce Hamstead who hails from Austria says, "I compare Taynton with China Bowl at Vail and the Jackson Hobacks." The New Millennium Trail provides 2 km of excellent fall terrain starting at the top of the Horizon Chair running all the way to the Sunbird Chair.
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Despite all these 'hardcore' attractions, Panorama caters for all abilities with long groomed cruising slopes ideal for beginners and a first rate ski school, 'Show Off' and 'Horseshoe' trails are especially popular. The School of Skiing and Snowboarding (SOS) at Panorama Mountain Village offers excellent service and was voted the best ski school in Canada two years in a row by Ski Canada Magazine.
The ski school also offers powder, bumps or freestyle clinics to take advantage of Panorama's best terrain. Women only instruction is on offer dubbed "chicks on sticks" sessions for women of similar abilities. The emphasis is on having fun, socialising and making new friends as well as improving skiing and boarding skills. Each weekly session begins or ends with a social event such as lunch, wine tasting, a cooking demonstration or group dinner.
The Greywolf Beckie Scott Nordic Centre offers 20 km of groomed cross-country trails. The Nordic clubhouse has knowledgeable staff, rental equipment, waxing service, lessons and refreshments.
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