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.

Skiing under Northern Lights in Bonnyville AB Paul Lavoie

Picture this: cresting the rise of Muriel Lake on skis as it opens onto an endless view of snow...

Devil's Canyon Wells BC

In Wells, BC, women like Ember Harper-Fedirko and Cheryl McCarthy are coming together to advance the...

Snowboarder taking air at Marmot Basin in Jasper, AB, Canada

Every muscle tensed, all senses attuned, I lean into my turn, my snowboard carving the snow. Taking...

Peace River Aurora #SkiNorthAB Misery Mountain

Day and night, earth and sky, the past and the future, the north contains so many dualisms in its...

With decades of experience travelling across BC, Smithers to me is top of the list when I think of a...

Grande Prairie-Grande Cache AB #SkiNorthAB Nordic Skiing

Head to Grande Cache for uncrowded cross-country skiing trails with epic views in all directions...

Vermilion Alberta #SkiNorthAB Cross Country Skiing

This surprising northern Alberta prairie town with a provincial park on its doorstep is perfect for...

Ice Fishing Dragon Lake Quesnel BC Bonnie Grenon

Quesnel will help you put a new spin on date night with ice-fishing, snowshoeing or cross-country...

Genie Wong took an advanced snowboarding lesson at Lake Louise to see a new side of the hill and...

Grande Prairie AB Nitehawk Terrain Park snowboarding

Sizzling down and throwing a huge indie one-footer off the big air, Drew Rogers stomps the landing...

Patio hopping on a winter day in Edmonton magically transports you inside a gigantic snowglobe. 

In 1972, Norwegian newlyweds Lars and Astrid Fossberg honeymooned in British Columbia and were...

snowboarders at misery mountain alberta paul lavoie

As a new ski season gets underway, you'll often notice a few changes at your favourite Alberta or BC...

Edmonton's vibrant winter patio scene provides you with ways to connect with friends, enjoy time...

Snowboarder in pow Lake Louise Alberta Ryland Halton

By far with 25 seasons under my belt of “full time shredding,” a Saturday first day of the season...