Don't limit yourself this winter—ski Canada's very best (for free if you're lucky)

It’s ski-trip-planning season, people. And you’re probably wondering where on Earth you’re going to go this winter. Well, we have your answers: Lake Louise, Mount Norquay and Sunshine Village. Well-known as the “Big3” these three Canadian powerhouses offer some of the best skiing experiences you could possibly imagine.

Sunshine Village. Photo: Reuben Krabbe

First and foremost we’re fans of the Big3 because they’re all accessible via Calgary, where you can fly into directly from Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York City and more. (And, Calgary is an awesome place to hangout if time allows.)

Second, these resorts are all located within Banff National Park, a 4,127-square-mile beast full of incomprehensible beauty.

Third, they offer insanely cool all-around skiing adventures—from the endless skiable terrain to major annual snowfall to off-mountain luxuries, it’s all there. (Not to mention, the American-to-Canadian exchange rate is at its prime right now.)

There you have it: three great reasons to ski the Big3. And to further the enticement, we’re offering a free trip for two that includes the following:

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