Castle Mountain Resort vs Lake Louise Ski Resort

Castle Mountain Resort (Alberta) and Lake Louise Ski Resort (Alberta) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCastle Mountain ResortLake Louise Ski Resort
Vertical drop2,789 ft (850 m)3,268 ft (996 m)
Summit elevation7,411 ft8,671 ft
Base elevation4,623 ft5,404 ft
Lifts713
Runs104118
Beginner terrain25%23%
Intermediate terrain27%26%
Expert terrain48%51%
Night skiingNoNo

Lake Louise Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (3,268 ft vs 2,789 ft); Lake Louise Ski Resort has more runs (118 vs 104); Lake Louise Ski Resort skews more expert (51% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Castle Mountain ResortIndy Pass: 2 days
Lake Louise Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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