This winter, I headed to Banff National Park for a few days of skiing across all three SkiBig3 resorts. There are three resorts in Banff: Mt Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise. These three resorts all boast fluffy powder and the mind-boggling views that Banff is known for.

Flights to Calgary are pretty reasonable priced throughout the winter, and short enough from most of the West to make this an easy long weekend trip. It's a short drive from Calgary to downtown Banff, just beeline down the highway and you'll be there in about an hour and twenty minutes.

Start your first day at Mt. Norquay, Banff's local resort just minutes from downtown. Norquay might be on the smaller side, but it's big on charm, friendliness and views. There are incredible views of the town of Banff and Mt. Rundle from most runs on the mountain. Rip some groomers or head over to the North American chair for some steep runs. It's a great spot to shake off the travel aches and warm up your legs for the other two resorts.

Aprés: Take a walk around downtown Banff, and maybe swing through the Whyte Museum, which has fantastic exhibits about the culture of the Canadian Rockies and the development of skiing and mountaineering in Canada. Bow Falls is a nice spot to check out on the river.

Head over to Sunshine Village, the resort with the longest season in North America. We were here in late April, and it felt like the middle of winter. There's something for everyone here, from mellow runs to the spectacular cliffs of Delirium Dive. Deep powder in the trees and steep lines...but not the lift kind. We had no problem finding untracked terrain all day long. Our favorite haunts ended up being Goats Eye, and skiers right of Tee Pee Town. Be sure to grab a mid-day beverage at Trappers Saloon. The resort straddles the border between Alberta and BC, and on a clear day, you take in views of Mount Assiniboine, one of the most spectacular peaks in Canada.