Here's what you need to know about vaccine mandates at ski hills near Calgary
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Before heading to the ski hills this year, there's a new piece of equipment you'll need to add to your bag — your proof of vaccination.
While last winter yielded constant back-and-forth on public health restrictions, the restrictions exemption program (REP) changes things for Alberta ski hills this year.
All ski resorts that CBC Calgary spoke to are following Alberta's vaccine requirements to different degrees.
The hills are also asking skiers to follow the usual COVID-19 protocols such as physical distancing and wearing masks indoors.
John Walton, avid skier and president of the Calgary Ski Club, said he'll be hitting the slopes more often this year and will follow the ski hills' vaccine mandates.
He said the club follows a standard mantra to keep its members safe from COVID-19.
"Avoid or limit your exposure to the three Cs and that's confined spaces, crowds and close contact. And everybody should follow the three Ws: wash your hands, wear a mask when required and widen your physical distance."
The ski resorts are awaiting their first big snowfall before opening, but most are tentatively looking at accepting visitors in the beginning of November.
Staff at all resorts are required to be fully vaccinated.
Proof of full vaccination will be required at Lake Louise — but only at indoor facilities, such as the main area of the lodge and indoor food facilities.
Unvaccinated skiers can use the resort's outdoor facilities — including outdoor dining opportunities, takeout and outdoor washrooms.
"For those folks who want to continue to ski without showing proof or being double vaccinated, we still have the option at Lake Louise to be able to go and access the mountain to go skiing and snowboarding," said Dan Markham, communications director at Lake Louise Ski Resort.
How does that work for unvaccinated skiers?
"You can drive up to the resort park in the parking lot, head directly to the chairlifts and head up the mountain," said Markham.
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