Stories

Love to ski in BC or Alberta? Gear up for your next epic winter adventure! Our stories, researched by some of Canada's top writers, bloggers, and influencers, take you straight to the heart of skiing in Alberta and BC.

They've carved turns, shredded slopes and ventured into backcountry powder to uncover the best ski and snowboard experiences in Alberta and British Columbia. From the perfect ski trip itinerary to winter activities beyond the hill to après-ski gems, we dig deep to give you everything you need for the ultimate ski vacation in Western Canada.

Remembering Al Raine, a true powder pioneer

If you ski or snowboard in Western Canada, your life has been impacted by Al Raine. Along with his...

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How to do a Quesnel winter getaway, like the locals

Here's how to do like the locals do on a Quesnel winter getaway filled with snowy adventures at...

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How to winter like a local in Smithers, with sleigh rides, skating, local gems

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Peace River Alberta #SkiNorthAB Skiing Snowboarding

Score mighty skiing in Mighty Peace at six rad local ski hills

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Shred legendary Powder King for #pkallday pow, simple northern chill

Knee-deep pow and cars looking like phat moguls... that's #pkallday. Ski and ride here for legendary...

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Skiing Hudson Bay Mountain Resort in Smithers feels like coming home

Ski resort to town, make friends with locals on the street, wax your skis at the local brewery...

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Skiing Troll Resort near Quesnel BC

Shred the spaces, live the dream at Troll Resort

Get ready for a shock upon hitting the slopes at Troll Ski Resort, near Quesnel in northern BC...

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How to plan your perfect Nordic ski getaway in Wells BC

Winter in Wells just got better, with an expanded Nordic network for an unforgettable cross-country...

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300cm+ snow falls across Western Canada

Check out the impressive snowfalls across Alberta and BC’s ski and snowboard resorts and ski hills...

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Four bucket list ski trips in British Columbia and Alberta

Get ready to hit the open road and chase powder across Western Canada! From thrilling mountain...

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Christmas comes early, new snow for the Alberta and BC Ski Resorts

Christmas came early! Fresh snow blankets Alberta and BC ski resorts just in time for opening. Grab...

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Bringing back good vibes: ski Marmot Basin for Jasper community renewal

Skiing or shredding at Marmot Basin this winter supports the recovery of one of Canada’s top...

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Ski with Santa for festive cheer and deals across Western Canada

Where to ski with Santa, score lift ticket deals for dressing up as him, and celebrate the holidays...

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Big White snowboarding

Rock your ski trip with #MoreCowbell playlist

Sure, you might have some sick moves, but what’s your ski season soundtrack? The SnowSeekers...

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A group of skiers at the top of a run at Hudson Bay Mountain

HOW TO: ski north BC to tap northern snow, stoke and soul

What is it like to ski north BC? Short lift lines, lift passes for about $100 (or less), homemade...

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