Ski Big 3 Vacations, the Reservations Department of Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine, is pleased to offer a new feature on SkiBig3.com, which showcases a range of ski package options from budget travel to elegant luxury. For each vacation season throughout the ski year (Super Saver, Holiday, January and Regular season), a "Gold," "Silver" and "Bronze" level ski package for the Big 3 will be posted on the webpage www.skibig3.com/packages and also available through the "Media Room" on SkiBig3.com.

The Gold / Silver / Bronze ski packages provide quick price points for media to use, whether in a printed article, on-air promotion, or website. The online Gold / Silver / Bronze webpage can also be used on its own as web address to which readers and listeners can be directed for ski packages to the Big 3.

Currently, packages at the Banff Voyager Inn, Banff Ptarmigan Inn, and Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel are offered for travel in March 2003, ranging from a value priced package of $280 CDN ($187 USD) for 3 nights / 3 days to a luxury package of 5 nights / 4 days for $835 CDN ($559 USD) including one free night's stay.

As a very special offer in the Gold category, Ski Big 3 Vacations is offering 5th Night and 5th Ski Day Free at either the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise $548 ($366 USD) or Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel $553 CDN ($369 USD) for travel from April 5 - 30, 2003.

Snowfalls of up to 2 feet (60 cm) in the last week of February, along with snow accumulations of up to 6 inches (15 cm) overnight, and the continuing presence of a snowy weather pattern throughout the weekend are making for excellent skiing and snowboarding at the Big 3. With well over two months remaining in the ski season, consistently good spring snow conditions, many exciting events into May and fantastic package offers, Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine is the place to ski this spring!

Rates are per person based on double occupancy and include all taxes. US rates are approximate and are subject to exchange rates at time of booking. Call 1-877-754-7077 toll free or visit www.SkiBig3.com/packages for more information.

Christine Elmgren

Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine

(403) 760-7745

media@skibig3.com