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Article: A Pocket Guide To Lake Louise, Alberta.(The Guide: Maps, Stashes, Tips, Travel; Inside Line)(Geographic overview)
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- Skiing
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- December 1, 2007
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2007 Bonnier Corporation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Byline: Scott Gornall
IF YOU WANT TO SKI LAKE LOUISE properly, wear a helmet. The resort has rowdy terrain. A typical line off the mountain's backside tilts to 40 degrees and is peppered with small cliff bands. And given the scenery of surrounding Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, it's hard to keep your eyes on the ground. Thanks to recent efforts by the resort, including increased avalanche control and early-season boot-packing, you can now rip down Lake Louise's 2,500-acre Powder Bowls.
POWDER DAY: When it's dumping, traverse left off the backside of the Summit Platter to Lake Louise's Ultimate Steeps area for a series of 35- to ...