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.

SilverStar gets SEISMIC with big, 10-day spring skiing party

CONTEST ALERT  This is the big one! Spring skiing and parties make SilverStar the place to be for 10...

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Fernie BC Kyle Hamilton Ktunaxa skier powder

How to ski & snowboard BC, with over 40 BC ski areas to choose from

With 13 major BC ski resorts and a total of 44 different ski areas to choose from, skiing and...

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Get the ultimate Sun Peaks Nordic skiing experience with local trail tips

CONTEST ALERT Connect to Sun Peaks' Nordic skiing scene, with trail tips from local skiers who know...

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Ski the change in Jasper: expert terrain tips, spring skiing events & deals for skiing Marmot Basin

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How to ski and snowboard Alberta, from Canadian Rockies to foothills and valleys

Skiing and snowboarding in Alberta includes iconic mountain destinations in Banff and Jasper, but...

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Skiing's "secret societies" and how to join them

My confession: I've belonged to an exclusive skiing club now for 20 years, and it's opened up the...

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Powder King BC Marty Clemens

Join the SnowSeekers enews community

Your 2-minute newsletter for stoke, fresh tracks and après hacks connecting thousands of skiers and...

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Four Valentine's Day events at ski resorts to romance your ski partner

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? From romantic mountaintop ceremonies to...

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

Smithers is full of winter wonders and friendly folks who will make your #skinorthbc winter getaway...

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Meet the stewards of snow at Murray Ridge

Skiing Murray Ridge is about sharing community and healthy winter living for those who share their...

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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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Peace River Alberta #SkiNorthAB Skiing Snowboarding

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

With six rad local ski hills—Fairview, Little Smoky, Manning, Misery, Spring Lake and Whispering...

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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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Seven of Alberta and BC's best après-ski dishes

From cinnamon buns to loaded nachos, discover the tastiest ski lodge eats across BC and Alberta...

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