End of Season Send-Off 🏔️🎿
The last big trip of the season. Spring laps, patio energy, and one final proper UTSSC mission before exams take over. Ikon accepted.
Trip Dates: April 30–May 5, 2026 (Thu–Tue) — 5 nights / up to 5 ski days
📍 Trip Overview
Why Banff End of Season?
Banff in late season is the perfect mix: strong spring skiing, longer days, and a town that actually has a vibe after the lifts close. This trip is designed to be easy, efficient, and fun — ski hard, decompress, and close out the season properly.
- End-of-season energy: Spring laps + patios + one final send.
- Iconic destination: World-class terrain + an actual mountain town.
- Efficient trip design: Fly in, bus to Banff, everything set up.
🍻 Off-Mountain Vibes
This isn’t just ski → sleep → repeat. Banff actually has things to do.
- Outdoor Jacuzzi Sessions: Hop over to the Canoe Hotel’s outdoor hot tub and decompress properly.
- Banff Ave Walks: Explore the iconic shops, cafés, and mountain-town atmosphere.
- Sasquatch Bowling Night: Yes, we’re doing it again.
- Banff Upper Hot Springs: Natural hot springs just up the road with unreal mountain views.
- Patio Energy: Drinks on patios, spring sunshine, and end-of-season stories.
- Golden Hour Rockies: Late-season sunsets hit different here.
🏨 Accommodations
- The Dorothy Motel (Banff)
- Address: 250 Marmot Crescent, Banff, Alberta
- 10 units held for UTSSC (final rooming depends on group size)
🎟️ Lift Tickets (Self-Purchased)
Lift tickets are not included. Purchase directly through SkiBig3.
SkiBig3 ticket estimates (likely before tax):
- 1-Day: $184
- 2-Day: $368
- 3-Day: $407
- 4-Day: $543
- 5-Day: $679
Ikon Pass accepted. If you already have Ikon, you may not need day tickets (subject to Ikon access rules).
💰 Pricing ** UPDATE AS OF March 16** Flight prices have increased by about 140 so the overall total is reflected below. Global oil prices have gone up recently which is now reflecting across the airline industry.
Full Package (Flight + Ground + Hotel): $930
Ground-Only (Hotel + Ground): $390
Includes flights (Full Package), hotel (5 nights), and transportation. Lift tickets, rentals, meals, and personal expenses are separate.
💳 Payments & Refunds
Deposit (Required): $150 due at signup.
- Full payment deadline: March 15, 2026.
- Refund deadline: Deposit refundable until March 15 unless flight is booked.
- Flight rule: Once booked, flight portion becomes non-refundable.
- After March 15: Payments are non-refundable.
Bottom line: If you’re unsure, wait. Once flights are booked (or after March 15), refunds cannot be guaranteed.
Questions? Email UTSSC@studentorg.utoronto.ca