{"id":1791497,"date":"2026-02-25T05:11:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T02:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1791497"},"modified":"2026-02-25T05:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T02:11:27","slug":"banff-sunshine-village-ab-report-beautiful-location-big-mountain-feel-diverse-terrain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1791497","title":{"rendered":"Banff Sunshine Village, AB, Report: Beautiful Location, Big-Mountain Feel &amp; Diverse Terrain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_392777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-392777\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-392777 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHqAQMAAACuhG3BAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD1JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJ8GmwoAAZhlFawAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt=\"Banff Sunshine top of Wawa\" width=\"640\" height=\"490\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0832800.jpg?resize=640%2C490&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0832800.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0832800.jpg?resize=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0832800.jpg?resize=768%2C588&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0832800.jpg?resize=600%2C460&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"490\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-392777 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0832800.jpg?resize=640%2C490&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Banff Sunshine top of Wawa\" width=\"640\" height=\"490\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-392777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great view of Lookout Mountain and the Delirium Dive Freeride Zone at Banff Sunshine from the top of the Wawa Chair. | Photo: B. Witowski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3 ai-insert-2-32318133\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-2-32318133\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY29kZS1ibG9jayBjb2RlLWJsb2NrLTInIHN0eWxlPSdtYXJnaW46IDhweCBhdXRvOyB0ZXh0LWFsaWduOiBjZW50ZXI7IGRpc3BsYXk6IGJsb2NrOyBjbGVhcjogYm90aDsnPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0iaHR0cHM6Ly9wYWdlYWQyLmdvb2dsZXN5bmRpY2F0aW9uLmNvbS9wYWdlYWQvanMvYWRzYnlnb29nbGUuanM\/Y2xpZW50PWNhLXB1Yi04MDQ2MzU3NTk4MTA4NzYyIgogICAgIGNyb3Nzb3JpZ2luPSJhbm9ueW1vdXMiPjwvc2NyaXB0Pgo8IS0tIE1vYmlsZSBJbi1BcnRpY2xlIC0tPgo8aW5zIGNsYXNzPSJhZHNieWdvb2dsZSIKICAgICBzdHlsZT0iZGlzcGxheTpibG9jayIKICAgICBkYXRhLWFkLWNsaWVudD0iY2EtcHViLTgwNDYzNTc1OTgxMDg3NjIiCiAgICAgZGF0YS1hZC1zbG90PSI0Njk5Mjg4MDkyIgogICAgIGRhdGEtYWQtZm9ybWF0PSJhdXRvIgogICAgIGRhdGEtZnVsbC13aWR0aC1yZXNwb25zaXZlPSJ0cnVlIj48L2lucz4KPHNjcmlwdD4KICAgICAoYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgPSB3aW5kb3cuYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgfHwgW10pLnB1c2goe30pOwo8L3NjcmlwdD48L2Rpdj4K\" data-block=\"2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-1-32986508\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-1-32986508\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"1\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>February 20 &amp; 24<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">A Dramatic Arrival in the Canadian Rockies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>We rolled into Banff, Alberta, just as a cold front swept across the Canadian Rockies, ushering in crisp air and that electric alpine energy that seems to sharpen every ridgeline.<\/strong> Though it was our first visit to Banff, we\u2019ve spent time in the Canadian Rockies before \u2014 and still, the scenery here defies imagination. Around every bend in the road, another postcard: jagged peaks, frosted forests, and impossibly wide skies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/banff-and-lake-louise-alberta-see-historic-snowfall-as-skibig3-surges-into-winter\/\"><em>Banff and Lake Louise, AB, See Historic Snowfall as SkiBige3 Surges into Winter<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibanff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Banff Sunshine Village<\/a> lives up to this setting.<\/strong> Located just 15\u201320 minutes from downtown Banff, the adventure begins at the Gondola Base. If you drive, you park at the Gondola Base or hop off of one of the frequent hotel shuttles and step onto the 8-person gondola, the largest in the Banff area. Eight passengers at a time ascend 1,650 vertical feet over roughly three miles in about 20 minutes. Along the way are stunning views in every direction. There are three stations along the way \u2014 a mid-line directional change, the Goat\u2019s Eye offload, and finally the upper village terminal. The gondola spins at 8:00 a.m., lifts turn at 9:00 a.m., so early risers are rewarded with prime corduroy and quiet lift lines. Because the gondola ride takes time, get there for an early ride and then position yourself for a first chair.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Banff Sunshine Skiing Report: Three Peaks, Endless Personality<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>A glance at the trail map reveals Sunshine\u2019s defining feature: three distinct mountains shaping the experience\u2014Goat\u2019s Eye Mountain, Lookout Mountain, and Mt. Standish.<\/strong> Each has its own character, giving the resort a surprisingly expansive feel.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Day One: Bluebird Groomer Heaven<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Under clear skies and calm winds, we devoted our first day to Lookout Mountain and Standish Peak, which had reportedly been freshly groomed.<\/strong> With that intel, we opted for our groomer skis \u2014 the right call. We lapped all three chairs on Lookout to our heart\u2019s content. No crowded lifts. No frantic energy. Just long, steep groomers rolling down wide-open faces. The snow was soft, and the soundtrack of the morning was the unmistakable rip of skis carving fresh corduroy. Sunshine\u2019s terrain is refreshingly open. Even from the groomed runs, off-piste options beckon from every direction. We resisted the temptation this time \u2014 wrong ski choice \u2014 but the terrain was calling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Later, we traversed over to Mt. Standish via the Wawa Quad.<\/strong> The runs here are shorter, but the panoramic views are next-level. From the upper slopes, you can see across the entire ski area and deep into the surrounding Rockies\u2014the kind of views that make you stop mid-run just to take it in.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_392783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-392783\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-392783 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAG9AQMAAAC\/D1WOAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADpJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgEsDjM0AAXYDXGAAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt=\"Banff Sunshine view from Lookout Mountain\" width=\"640\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7440800.jpg?resize=640%2C445&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7440800.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7440800.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7440800.jpg?resize=768%2C534&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7440800.jpg?resize=600%2C417&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"445\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-392783\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7440800.jpg?resize=640%2C445&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Banff Sunshine view from Lookout Mountain\" width=\"640\" height=\"445\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-392783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The views go on forever on Lookout Mountain at Banff Sunshine. | Photo: B.Witowski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Apr\u00e8s Matters: A Shot Hockey Stick &amp; Mountain Views<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Apr\u00e8s at Sunshine hits all the right notes.<\/span><\/strong> We settled into the <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/jim-morrison-reflects-on-perseverance-partnership-and-purpose-in-new-film-trango\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lookout Lounge<\/a> in the main lodge \u2014 a quintessential alpine setting with warm wood interiors and sweeping views of the slopes. We ordered Avocado Crostini, Calamari Fritte, and an Old Fashioned\u2014a proper reward after a full day on the snow. One standout detail: instead of the traditional shot ski, the bar features a \u201cShot Hockey Stick.\u201d A uniquely Canadian twist that feels perfectly at home in the Rockies.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_392784\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-392784\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-392784 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHLAQMAAABidLtSAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADtJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U5\/gBlUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABcA5E7AAEp8sclAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"Apr\u00e8s at Banff Sunshine\" width=\"640\" height=\"459\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7451800.jpg?resize=640%2C459&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7451800.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7451800.jpg?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7451800.jpg?resize=768%2C551&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7451800.jpg?resize=600%2C431&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"459\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-392784\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_7451800.jpg?resize=640%2C459&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Apr\u00e8s at Banff Sunshine\" width=\"640\" height=\"459\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-392784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Expansive apr\u00e8s views from the Lookout Lounge at Banff Sunshine. | Photo: B. Witowski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3 ai-insert-4-97695626\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-4-97695626\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY29kZS1ibG9jayBjb2RlLWJsb2NrLTQnIHN0eWxlPSdtYXJnaW46IDhweCBhdXRvOyB0ZXh0LWFsaWduOiBjZW50ZXI7IGRpc3BsYXk6IGJsb2NrOyBjbGVhcjogYm90aDsnPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0iaHR0cHM6Ly9wYWdlYWQyLmdvb2dsZXN5bmRpY2F0aW9uLmNvbS9wYWdlYWQvanMvYWRzYnlnb29nbGUuanM\/Y2xpZW50PWNhLXB1Yi04MDQ2MzU3NTk4MTA4NzYyIgogICAgIGNyb3Nzb3JpZ2luPSJhbm9ueW1vdXMiPjwvc2NyaXB0Pgo8IS0tIE1vYmlsZSBJbi1BcnRpY2xlIC0tPgo8aW5zIGNsYXNzPSJhZHNieWdvb2dsZSIKICAgICBzdHlsZT0iZGlzcGxheTpibG9jayIKICAgICBkYXRhLWFkLWNsaWVudD0iY2EtcHViLTgwNDYzNTc1OTgxMDg3NjIiCiAgICAgZGF0YS1hZC1zbG90PSI0Njk5Mjg4MDkyIgogICAgIGRhdGEtYWQtZm9ybWF0PSJhdXRvIgogICAgIGRhdGEtZnVsbC13aWR0aC1yZXNwb25zaXZlPSJ0cnVlIj48L2lucz4KPHNjcmlwdD4KICAgICAoYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgPSB3aW5kb3cuYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgfHwgW10pLnB1c2goe30pOwo8L3NjcmlwdD48L2Rpdj4K\" data-block=\"4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-3-48674171\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-3-48674171\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"3\"><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Day Two: Wind, Variety &amp; Regret (Hello, Goat\u2019s Eye)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Day two brought more dynamic conditions \u2014 mostly cloudy skies and stronger winds.<\/span><\/strong> Some lifts had reportedly gone on wind hold the day prior. Fortunately, the two bubble chairs on Lookout provided welcome protection from the chilling winds. Up high, windblown snow created variable conditions, so after sampling a few runs, we dropped into calmer zones around Mt. Standish. The Wawa and Strawberry lifts delivered consistent and shorter laps. Later, we explored the terrain around the Wolverine and Jackrabbit chairs lower at the resort. This lower-mountain zone offers something for everyone: short, punchy black runs for those seeking a quick challenge, as well as inviting tree-lined cruisers perfect for families and intermediate skiers. It\u2019s also the gateway to Goat\u2019s Eye Mountain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s where we made our mistake.<\/strong> With temperatures low and winds still lingering, we opted not to explore Goat\u2019s Eye Mountain \u2014 and immediately regretted it. From across the valley, it looked phenomenal: steep groomed blacks, mogul-strewn fall lines, and technical terrain that begs to be attacked with fresh legs and good visibility. Goat\u2019s Eye remains unfinished business for us. And honestly, it\u2019s a perfect excuse to come back to Sunshine.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Final Take on Banff Sunshine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Whether you ski down to the base at day\u2019s end or download via gondola, Sunshine gives you options.<\/strong> We tried both and preferred skiing out \u2014 stretching the day just a little longer, finishing where it began.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Banff Sunshine blends big-mountain exposure with accessible terrain variety.<\/strong> Three peaks. Wide-open groomers. Legit steeps. Family-friendly zones. And an alpine setting that\u2019s simply world-class. As part of our ski safari, it delivered exactly what we hoped for \u2014 and left just enough unexplored terrain to guarantee a return trip. Goat\u2019s Eye, we\u2019ll see you next time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related Article: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/banff-sunshine-village-ab-report-great-snow-with-even-better-views\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Banff Sunshine Village, AB Report: Great Snow With Even Better Views<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>SNOW CONDITIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_392792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-392792\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-392792 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAC9AQMAAAAZeF46AAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAACZJREFUaN7twTEBAAAAwqD1T20KP6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICLATvNAAEGg1oHAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"189\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2804.jpeg?resize=640%2C189&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2804.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2804.jpeg?resize=300%2C88&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2804.jpeg?resize=1200%2C354&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2804.jpeg?resize=768%2C226&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2804.jpeg?resize=1536%2C453&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2804.jpeg?resize=600%2C177&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2804.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"189\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-392792\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2804.jpeg?resize=640%2C189&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"189\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-392792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow conditions at all 3 SkiBig3 resorts. | Photo: SkiBig3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>WEATHER FORECAST<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_392793\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-392793\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-392793 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAEsAQMAAABpNZBoAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAC5JREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20Gf6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOAzXuwAAVt5TDwAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2805.jpeg?resize=640%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2805.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2805.jpeg?resize=300%2C141&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2805.jpeg?resize=1200%2C563&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2805.jpeg?resize=768%2C360&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2805.jpeg?resize=1536%2C721&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2805.jpeg?resize=600%2C282&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2805.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-392793\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2805.jpeg?resize=640%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"300\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-392793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Weather forecast for all 3 BigSki3 resorts. | Photo: SkiBig3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Great view of Lookout Mountain and the Delirium Dive Freeride Zone at Banff Sunshine from the top of the Wawa Chair. | Photo: B. 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