Snowsure: 5.0 Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing Is often closed due to a lack of snow Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow Rarely suffers from a lack of snow Amiskwi Lodge is snowsure even in the poorest seasons
Variety of pistes: 5.0 The ski runs are featureless and unvaried The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week Amiskwi Lodge has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain
Off-piste: 5.0 No off-piste worth mentioning Off piste is out-of-bounds Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days
Scenery: 5.0 An ugly resort in a bland setting Average mountain views and resort A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town
Access: 5.0 At least one overnight stop Requires a whole day Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon There is a main airport within an hour of Amiskwi Lodge
Public Transport: 1.0 There are no buses or taxis to Amiskwi Lodge There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections
Ski in/Ski out: 5.0 The ski area is located far from any accommodation A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available
Snowmaking: 1.0 Amiskwi Lodge relies entirely on natural snow There are just a few snow cannons There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes
Snow Grooming: 1.0 There are no snow groomers at Amiskwi Lodge Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state All the runs at Amiskwi Lodge are groomed daily
Shelter: 5.0 There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close Amiskwi Lodge is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close
Nearby options: 1.0 If snow conditions are poor at Amiskwi Lodge, it will be poor everywhere nearby There are good alternatives within an hours drive Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions
Beginners: 5.0 Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week Vast areas of gentle terrain
Intermediates: 5.0 No intermediate terrain at Amiskwi Lodge Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days Vast areas of cruising runs
Advanced: 5.0 Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week
Cross-country: 1.0 There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Amiskwi Lodge There are some cross country trails available The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails
Eating: 1.0 Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants
Value (National): 5.0 Overall, Amiskwi Lodge is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money Overall represents average value for money Overall offers the best value resort in the country
Value (Global): 5.0 Overall, Amiskwi Lodge is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money