18th December 2025
Final modified on December twenty second, 2025
The Canadian resort has opened a brand new space – Richardson’s Ridge. It’s the first part of a serious enlargement of the ski space. PlanetSKI is amoung the primary to ski it.
It’s newbie and intermediate choices, and there’s extra to come back.
The realm supplies 5 new inexperienced and blue runs, together with some vast and gladed terrain.
There have been loads of folks heading over to the world on its opening to pattern its choices.
Richardson’s Ridge opening day in Lake Louise. Picture © PlanetSKI
The runs are serviced by the brand new Richardson’s Ridge Categorical, a removable high-speed quad.
Richardson’s Ridge opening day in Lake Louise. Picture © PlanetSKI
All of us couldn’t wait to rise up there.
Protecting round 200 acres, Richardson’s Ridge is comparable in dimension to the Larch space, and provides sweeping views of Pika Valley.
However no such views right this moment as the world opened.
Regardless of.
“Richardson’s Ridge creates new alternatives for skiers and riders of all talents to discover low-angle, approachable terrain in a spectacular alpine setting,” mentioned the resort.
Richardson’s Ridge.Picture c/o Lake Louise.
Nevertheless, there is no such thing as a actual point out of the brand new space on the principle resort maps, or the indicators.
That may little doubt are available time.
Richardson’s Ridge opening day in Lake Louise. Picture © PlanetSKI
Richardson’s Ridge opening day in Lake Louise. Picture © PlanetSKI
After snowboarding the brand new slopes I caught up with the Gross sales Director for the Lake Louise Ski Resort, Emmett McPartlin, in his workplace:
The brand new space builds on a sequence of great investments remodeled the previous 5 years in Lake Louise:
The Summit QuadWest BowlThe Juniper Categorical Elevate and Studying AreaThe Pipestone Categorical six-pack
Collectively, these initiatives mirror Lake Louise’s long-term dedication to progress, terrain variety, and enhancing the general visitor expertise.
“Richardson’s Ridge captures the spirit of Lake Louise: Extra Mountain. Extra Risk. Extra Journey,” mentioned the resort
Richardson’s Ridge. Picture c/o Lake Louise resort.
And if you’re questioning in regards to the early season snow circumstances in Lake Louise, it has in all probability one of the best circumstances in North America.
Maybe the world.
Right here’s the snow report video from James that’s posted elsewhere on PlanetSKI:
PlanetSKI’s Canadian Adventures
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To search out out extra about snowboarding in Canada take a look at what’s on provide from the UK operator Inghams Ski or the UK ski agent, SNO.
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