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TORONTO, November 7, 2022 – With temperatures dropping and the first flakes of snow hitting some resorts, it’s clear that ski season is near and with it, the excitement of planning the perfect après ski itinerary. Whether you’re looking to curl up by the fireplace, explore a new winter menu, or indulge in a relaxing wellness treatment, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts offers a variety of post-slope activities to enjoy at properties across North America. Read on for a curated selection of après ski and winter offerings.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Fairmont Chateau Whistler (Whistler)
Whistler’s landmark ski-in, ski-out hotel prides itself on the ultimate après atmosphere. Après adventurers can ski right to the bar patio at Mallard Lounge for a bold and sensory new winter cocktail menu. The Fairmont Gold Lounge at Chateau Whistler features chic alpine lodge décor, with an honour bar and build-your-own signature cocktail station. In-room dining devotees will be thrilled to learn about the Chateau’s new custom après room service options, launching later this ski season, delivered right to your room and ready when you get back from the slopes. Guests can experience all the après ski fun with the Ultimate Whistler Ski Experience package, featuring 10% off accommodations and lift two Whistler Blackcomb tickets per night. Images available here.
ALBERTA
Fairmont Banff Springs (Banff)
Canada’s Castle in the Rockies has an array of options where skiers can sip and unwind after hitting the slopes. The recently-renovated Fairmont Gold Lounge makes for a luxurious and cozy après ski hangout with afternoon canapes, coffees, hot cocoa and warm fireplaces. For the skiing sommelier, Grapes Wine Bar (formerly the hotel’s writing room) lets patrons relax with a glass from the cellar, expertly paired with cheese and charcuterie in a rustic dark wood setting. With the Luxury Fire Pit Experience skiers can enjoy a post-slope fire and order warm drinks or signature cocktails from their designated butler, while staring in awe at the upper terrace’s million dollar view. Banff’s Canadian Rockies Ski Package has everything skiers need to make this delicious ski getaway a reality. Images available here.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Lake Louise)
The Ice Bar at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is among the coolest and most scenic in the Canadian Rockies. Open from mid-December through mid-April, the Ice Bar is constructed using 20, 300-pound blocks of ice. Benches are carved directly into the ice walls, so the longer guests sip their cocktails the cooler they get. This setting makes a perfect après ski hangout for skiers who book the Stay & Play Offer, which comes with a $200 activity credit per stay, complimentary self-parking, and a fifth night free. Images available here.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Jasper)
Re-fuel and luxuriate with the delectable new winter menu at The Great Hall. The restaurant’s classic lodge setting serves as the cozy backdrop for an array of warm, seasonal dishes and elevated cold-weather cocktails. Whether you’re craving smoked salmon tartar, short rib barbacoa, a sweet open fire s’mores cake, or all of the above, there’s an ideal après ski bite for everyone. Specialty drink highlights include the toasted apple pie cocktail, maple Hennessy hot toddy, burnt flower cocktail, and maple smoked old fashioned. Those interested in zero-proof options are invited to try the homemade ginger ale. For those hitting the slopes, the Ski for Free Package makes it easy to plan your Jasper ski vacation. Images available here.
QUEBEC
Fairmont Le Château Montebello (Montebello)
Fairmont Le Château Montebello's log cabin truly comes alive for the winter season offering the best of après-ski ambiance. After a day of winter fun, adventurers can soak in the comforts of the resort’s unique lobby, where they can cozy up around the striking six-sided fireplace, enjoy a signature drink, and indulge in a specialty charcuterie board prepared by the hotel’s chefs. For guests enjoying the Winter Fun Package, which includes accommodation, daily breakfast, daily resort experience fee, a $20 spa credit, and 10% off half-day Off Road and Ski-Doo experiences at Canada’s first BRP Experience Center, Montebello’s warm and welcoming lobby is the perfect spot to unwind at the end of the day. Images available here.
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu (Charlevoix)
For ultimate après ski relaxation, look no further than Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu’s Wellness at the Spa (aaaaaaah) Package which offers accommodation, $100 credit at the Manoir Richelieu Moment Spa, a session in the NeuroSpa multisensory chairs and an herbal tea break. Calming and rejuvenating, the spa pairs well with even the most adventure-seeking guests, including those exploring the snow-covered slopes of Mont Grand-Fonds in Charlevoix located merely 20 minutes from the Manoir. For the family, the Family Ski Experience Package also offers fun for everyone. Images available here.
Fairmont Tremblant (Mont Tremblant)
For a curated experience combining the excitement of the slopes with relaxing après ski activities, travellers can explore Fairmont Tremblant’s Ski Flex offer. This package includes 15% off luxury accommodations, a $200 credit per day on ski services ranging from lift tickets, ski equipment rental, and ski lessons, as well as meals and snacks at any Fairmont Tremblant restaurant or bar. Stop by the hotel’s new Terrasse Comptoir right on the slopes for drinks and light bites while enjoying bonfires, a DJ and heated gondolas! Images available here.
USA
Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge (Telluride, CO)
Telluride offers incredible views, diverse topography and nearly non-existent lift lines, making it a spectacular ski destination. And now The Plunge Express, Telluride’s newly upgraded chair lift, makes skiing this mountain even more enjoyable. After a day on the slopes, guests of Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge are invited to warm up with complimentary hot chocolate at the ski valet, or enjoy specialty beverages by the fire in the beautiful Club Room. Every Monday, an après ski welcome reception offers complimentary drinks and appetizers from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Guests who book the Mountain Magic Package for the 2023 Winter season will also enjoy a day of R&R with a $100 spa credit to the Himmel Spa. Images available here.
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About Fairmont
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 80 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,300 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.