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.

glow tubing night activities Nitehawk Ski Grande Prairie AB

Step into the limelight with glow tubing at Nitehawk

Colourful flashing lights, pumping beats and laughter punctuate the evening air at Nitehawk Year...

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Vancouver Olympics 2010

How to watch the 2022 Olympic Winter Games

With the ever expanding media landscape, watching the 2022 Olympics and cheering on Team Canada will...

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Looking down at Powder King

Meet the #SeekersAmbassador crew and their fave winter adventures

True snow seekers know your next adventure can be simple as a snowshoe in the park, or crushing...

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Whispering Pines Ski Area Clear Hills County AB Paul Lavoie

Find the winter comfort zone in Clear Hills County

This winter is different, I told myself, "it's go time.” I had made a promise to myself that I would...

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Ski Greenview's big Nordic spaces from mountains to meadows

Looking for a less-travelled road trip this winter? Greenview's vast landscape will blow you away...

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nordic skiing Raven Lodge Mt Washington BC Stevie Gaultier

Raven Lodge, a Vancouver Island Nordic gem you wish you found sooner

“Get down and boogie!" My instructor cracks a smile as he gives our crew our first cross country ski...

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Sleighing B & T Rides Smithers BC Marty Clemens

Find Snowy Romance in Smithers

A sleigh ride, a bonfire, toasty s’mores and fluffy snow set the mood as Bryan Mitchell and Alana...

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Erik Read Ski Racing Adelboden Switzerland

Team Canada athletes maintain poise as they prep for 2022 Olympics

With the countdown on to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, two Alberta athletes are pumped to...

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Powder King BC Marty Clemens

Ski Powder Euphoria at Powder King

Exploding through white curtains, like Ghostbusters through the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, our crew...

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How to plan the ultimate Western Canada ski holiday

There’s never been a better time to cook up an extended ski trip with friends. And if you don’t know...

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Make this your month of winter magic

It was -14C when Doc Pow arrived lakeside in Vernon for a polar bear swim. And that gave him some...

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Lac La Biche Alberta #SkiNorthAB Cross Country Skiing Shaw Lake Provincial Park

Lac La Biche lakes and trails give room to breathe

As David Schultz and Heather Maekelburger emerge from the forest onto Shaw Lake, their skis gliding...

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Skiing under Northern Lights in Bonnyville AB Paul Lavoie

Building Alberta's Nordic North in Bonnyville

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

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Devil's Canyon Wells BC

Wells women know winter adventures

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

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

Learning to escape on a snowboard in Jasper

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

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