Been to Panorama today - it looks like an excellent mountain, although right now, the snow is really bad. Rock solid ice this morning, slush this afternoon, and patches of rocks and grass. It's beyond marginal.
That said, if you're "local" you can get from Banff to Panorama for the day (including lift ticket) for just $42 (that's cheaper than the $60 + bus at Sunshine!).
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