# Find ski buddies and snowboard friends in Alberta

> Find ski buddies and snowboard friends in Alberta, compare Sunshine, Lake Louise and Norquay forecasts, and plan a day from Calgary or Banff.

Source: https://skibudsapp.com/mountains/alberta

Alberta's mountains in the SkiBuds catalogue sit in Banff National Park, so a riding group often forms around a Calgary day trip or a stay in Banff or Lake Louise. Name the resort and date: Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise are separate mountains with separate meeting points.

## Make a meetup that fits the journey

For a day trip from Calgary, share your general departure area, whether you need a ride, and when you need to be back. If you are staying in Banff, suggest a public base-area meeting point instead. Parks Canada sets the park entry requirements, so check them along with your lift access before the day.

Use [ski club and community resources](https://skibudsapp.com/resources) to look for existing groups. Our [riding buddy meetup checklist](https://skibudsapp.com/guides/ski-buddy-meetup-checklist) helps you agree on terrain, pace, and a first meeting.

## Read the mountain forecast before confirming

Read the forecast for the specific mountain, including temperature and wind; a cold, clear day and a storm day call for different plans. Compare it with the resort's report, then check 511 Alberta for the highway. A Calgary forecast is not a mountain forecast.

[Alberta highway conditions on 511 Alberta](https://511.alberta.ca/). Learn [how to read a ski resort snow forecast](https://skibudsapp.com/guides/how-to-read-snow-forecasts), then check the individual mountain pages below.

## A message you can adapt for Alberta

> Alberta ski or snowboard buddy wanted: [resort], [date], [terrain] at [pace]. Leaving [general area] around [time], or meeting at [public base point]. I have [lift access]; who wants to ride a few laps and see how it goes?

SkiBuds is being rebuilt for iOS and Android, with rider discovery and private and group messaging. You can use these guides now and [follow the app launch](https://skibudsapp.com/#launch-status) for availability.

## Alberta resorts and snow forecasts

- [Banff Sunshine Village](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/banff-sunshine-village): Three mountain zones
- [Lake Louise Ski Resort](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/lake-louise): Front side, back bowls and Larch
- [Mt Norquay](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/mt-norquay): Mountain above Banff