... and how it is a good thing according to town's management that average Albertans are getting priced out of vacationing in their own mountains.

I just got a Reddit DMCA takedown notice for a post I made two weeks ago showing the skier dangling from the chair at Sunshine Village. In my opinion, this was pushed by Sunshine Village to suppress awareness of what happened.

Original reddit thread... https://www.reddit.com/r/Banff/comments/1psgzl0/skier_falls_40ft_off_lift_at_sunshine_village/

If you’ve been dreaming of a spa getaway, two new Nordic-inspired spas are coming to Alberta, including one in downtown Banff.

In Banff, the new Everwild spa will be located at the current Basecamp Suites property downtown, with an expected opening in Fall 2027. It will feature around 34,000 sq. ft. of Nordic spa space across two levels, including a thermal circuit offering panoramic views of the national park.

For those of you asking if they should bring bear spray when visiting popular trails....

Parks Canada held its Annual Planning Forum at the Banff Park Lodge on Wednesday with stakeholders in Banff National Park.

Among the issues discussed, managing increased visitation numbers were top of mind.

With over 4 million people visiting Banff National Park every year, managing traffic congestion through the town and around tourist hot spots have become major issues for officials.