We awoke early to get ready for the day, making our way downstairs to the Poppy Brasserie for a nice breakfast buffet, arriving just as they were opening. After a hearty meal, we got dressed in our ski gear, and headed downstairs to pick up our skis from the valet, and out to the shuttle bus.

Since the Lake Louise Ski Resort is on the other side of the Bow Valley from the actual lake, it’s about a 10 minute ride over. The bus dropped us off right at the main entrance, and we were on our way.

It was rather overcast today, but the temperature and ski conditions were absolutely perfect. Temperatures in the mid-single digits at the bottom of the mountain, and of course 7 or 8 degrees colder up at the summit. Here we are at the top of the Glacier Express chairlift.

We got in a number of runs, getting reacquainted with the place. We had lunch reservations at the Whitehorn Bistro, which is a great spot, located mid-mountain, so it can only be accessed by skiing in. They had a great table in the centre by the window set aside for us.

After skiing the rest of the afternoon, we returned to the hotel for dinner. Tonight, we ate at a new restaurant, called the Alpine Social, which is located on the lower level of the hotel where the old Glacier Saloon used to be. It is a nice casual atmosphere with a lot of choices on the menu. It doesn’t compare to the Fairview for food quality, but it’s a nice way to spend the evening.