March 4, 2008

The Rockies' best extreme in-bounds terrain is now open at Sunshine Village.

Delirium Dive, Sunshine Villages' infamous Freeride zone opened March 1st for the season featuring over 600 acres of steep and deep terrain for skiers and boarders alike.

First opened in January 1999, the "Dive" features expert only terrain with and average pitch of 40 degrees and areas exceeding 50 degrees. Accessed by a short hike from the top of the Continental Divide Express, Delirium Dive provides skiers and boarders with the ultimate backcountry experience in-bounds.

In order to gain access to Delirium Dive skiers and boarders must be equipped with an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and a similarly equipped partner. All skiers and boarders pass through an avalanche control gate which will only open if their transceivers are working.

Natural hazards are not marked and exist throughout Delirium Dive. Natural features include 60 foot cornices, frozen waterfalls, stepped pillow drops, jagged rock spines, and 80 foot cliffs. Skiers and boarders need to use good judgment, respect their skill level, and understand that the mountain conditions may change quickly. Newcomers without previous big mountain experience are recommended to join Sunshine Village's Ski & Snowboard school for their Delirium Sunday's program. Instructors help to navigate the difficult terrain and provide various route options.

Delirium Dive is open as weather and conditions allow. Patrol reserves the right to refuse anyone who they deem ill-equipped or ill-prepared. For current information on both Sunshine's Freeride Zones, daily recorded updates are available by phoning 403-762-6511.

 

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Ski Banff – Lake Louise – Sunshine is a joint venture of the three mountain ski resorts in Banff National Park: Ski Norquay, Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Sunshine Village. We promote the Banff / Lake Louise region as the ideal winter destination, offering a single, tri-area lift ticket and a unique three day program of guiding and instructing. With over 7,700 acres of lift-accessed terrain, Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine is Canada's largest ski destination.