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Paradise Bowl

Last updated: February 25, 2026

Black Diamond Back Bowls

The main bowl of Paradise; advanced terrain served by the Paradise Chair. The central fall-line of the Back Bowls; patrollers sweeping Paradise Bowl coordinate with the Paradise Radio Watch and Saddleback sweepers. Opened with the Paradise Chair in 1982. Neighbours Paradise Cornice, Saddleback Bowl, and Hell’s Kitchen.

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Parks Canada · Shuttle · Roam Transit · 511 Alberta · DriveBC · Resort · Chateau · Banff & Lake Louise Tourism · avalanche.ca

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