Alberta’s ski resorts sweep the board

Alberta’s Rocky Mountain resorts have scooped six of the top eight awards for North America in the recently launched Hardy’s Skiing & Snowboarding Guide 2009, including Best North American Ski Resort, awarded to Banff-Lake Louise.

The awards are judged by a panel of experts, including the authors of the guide and take into account nominations supplied by readers. The prestigious awards go to the resorts, hotels and restaurants that deserve particular merit.

Alberta is delighted to have achieved the following accolades:

Best Ski Resort, North America – Banff-Lake Louise
Best Small Resort, North America – Jasper, Marmot Basin
Best Ski Hotel, North America – Fox Hotel & Suites, Banff
Best Ski Spa, North America – Red Earth Spa, Banff
Best Resort Restaurant, North America – Maple Leaf Grille, Banff
Best Ski Shop, North America – Ski Hub, Banff

Travel Alberta’s UK representative, Amanda Newby de Saulles said “We are very proud that our ski resorts have been recognised in this esteemed guide. For both Banff and Jasper to be recognised for their first-class wintersports product really is an accolade. It goes to show that our dependable snow conditions, excellent tuition and friendly mountain resorts are delivering just what discerning skiers and boarders are looking for”.

The Hardy’s Skiing & Snowboarding Guide 2009 by Peter & Felice Hardy is in the shops now and available on-line from Amazon. The new guide is published by Cadogan Guides and retails at £15.99.

For more information on skiing and snowboarding in Alberta, Canada see TravelAlberta.com.