The Epic (Part 1)

Make the 90-minute journey from Calgary downtown/airport to Banff (contact Radventures for private transfers or book a bus ticket - let us know if you need help) and check into your hotel before exploring the incredible town of Banff.

Banff is the epic little mountain town and the centre-piece for Banff National Park - the oldest national park in Canada and 3rd oldest in the world!

With your complimentary Banff Local Roam Bus Passes you can head up to the Mt. Norquay lookout, check out Bow Falls, search the area for wildlife or even explore the downtown area - it's totally up to you!

In the downtown area (a short walk from your hotel room) you can make the most of the endless shopping, incredible restaurants and our favourite breweries and bars.

After a day of wandering, get to know your guide and fellow travellers at tonight's group dinner at a local restaurant/bar. You can continue to party it up with your new friends or return to the comfort of your own queen bed, plus you can make use of the indoor pool & hot tub during your 5-night stay.

Your first day on the mountain. Get the lay of the land with your guide plus your local legend - an actual local who spends all winter riding these slopes. They'll quickly show you the deep powder stashes and the best lines so you don't have to waste your time. Your local legend will also show you the best on-mountain lunch spots and the apres-ski hotspot!

Feel free to go exploring yourself, ride with your new friends or hit up the world-class snow parks dotted across the 3 mountains within the resort boundary. The choice is yours!

After an epic first day, return to Banff and join us for an optional VIP shopping experience at our favourite local ski/board store, or make the most of the mountain lifestyle, hit the town or soak in the hot tub!

Our second and final day at Sunshine Village. Better go hit those favourite ski runs again!

Find out why the Canadian ski & snowboard teams train here on the regular. Epic groomers for racing, monster jump lines and tons of snow parks.

After yet another epic day at Sunshine, become a true Canadian (or should I say Canuck?) by joining us at a local hockey game!

Enjoy the first of two days at Lake Louise Ski Resort with a morning guided orientation. Just like day 1 at Sunshine, you'll have your guide plus a local legend - an actual local who spends all winter riding the slopes at Lake Louise. They'll show you the deep powder stashes and the best lines so you don't have to waste your time. Your local legend will also show you the best on-mountain lunch spots and the apres-ski hotspot!

After your day on the mountain, we'll spend some time at Canada's most famous lake - Lake Louise. If you've got the energy, you'll be able to ice skate on the frozen lake, snowshoe around or just relax inside the world-renowned Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Day two at Lake Louise gives you the freedom of choice. Hit the groomers, split the trees, drop the backside's blacks and double black runs or slice it up in the snow park.

Following our time at the ski resort, we travel through Yoho National Park to Golden, BC. We'll settle into our accommodation for a 2-night stay where you'll have your own queen bed plus access to an indoor pool and hot tub.

This evening we'll wander around the downtown area for an orientation and dinner, plus if you're keen, spend some time in the hot tub to freshen the legs for one more steep mountain assault before our first rest day.

Tame the horse at Canada's home to the Freeride World Tour - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

Lap the Stairway to Heaven chair, drop into any of the 5 alpine bowls or take the Terminator challenge! This mountain has so much to offer.

Tonight we have many options including a pick-up ice hockey game, drinks at a local brewery or hanging out and playing some pool at the local bar.

Before we hit the road today, we'll have the option to stop at the Golden Skybridge - the highest suspension bridge in Canada - as well as the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Sanctuary to get to know some furry friends.

Afterwards, we'll continue our short journey to Revelstoke by travelling through the jaw-dropping Glacier National Park (not to be mistaken with the namesake down in the US).

We'll make our way across the beautiful Rogers Pass and drive through the avalanche tunnels that protect the highway from the enormous amount of snow we experience in this region - you'll see why that's interesting looking at tomorrow's info.

In the afternoon we arrive into the charming mountain town of Revelstoke, home to #feelthestoke. This fascinating town is an outdoor adventure hub year round, with winter activities including dog sledding, backcountry skiing/boarding, heli-skiing and a whole lot more.

Tonight we stay downtown in a centrally located 3-star hotel, just a short walk from the best taco spot around!

Remember what I said in yesterday's info about a lot of snow... Well today we break out the snorkels! Revelstoke Mountain Resort is the Canadian record holder for having the most snowfall in Canada in a single winter - a mind-blowing 80 ft or a whopping 24.38 metres. Not only that, but it has an annual average of 10.5 metres of powder every single winter!!!

Start the day with yet another mountain introduction by your Revy local legend - an actual local who spends all winter riding the slopes here - how lucky can you get? They'll show you the in's and out's and the best spots to maximize your time at this insane ski resort. Your local legend will also show you the best on-mountain lunch spots and the apres-ski hotspot!

After an epic day on the mountain, tonight we'll head to a local hot spring and freshen up the legs for a massive final pow day!

Feel the stoke (and the leg-burn) at Revelstoke - home to the longest vertical skiing in North America, an insance 1,713 metres or 5,620 feet. Yup, you heard me! Top to bottom, there is no one who beats it.

Sign up for some more cat-skiing or make the most of the wide-open alpine bowls and perfectly spaced glades, because Revelstoke's got it all.

Tonight, we celebrate our final night together (for those departing tomorrow at the end of part 1) by donning our favourite plaid (or checkered) shirts, growing out our beards (don't worry ladies, we've got you covered) and throwing axes like true Canadian Lumberjacks and Lumberjills.

This morning we continue our incredible drive through the Canadian Rockies and through houseboat country - yes, the alpine lakes here are enormous.

If you are only joining for part 1 of The Epic, we part ways today in Kelowna remembering the Rad times we had together. Until next time!

If you are staying for part 2, enjoy some free time in Kelowna - don't worry, your guide will recommend heaps of awesome things to do - before meeting our new friends joining for part 2. Together, we'll then continue south onto the town of Trail and get set for more epic days along the Powder Highway!

If you continue onto part 2, please see The Epic Part 2 for more information or contact Radventures!