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.

Vancouver 2030

#ToDreamAgain

I just took in a talk that could change everyone in Western Canada's life. 

Today I had the chance...

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thank you story ski season 2021 SilverStar skiing

Let’s give a group thanks to the Alberta and BC ski industry

Hey Snow seekers, it's time to give a big collective shout-out to the Alberta and B.C.s ski industry...

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Indigenous Women Outdoors British Columbia Backcountry skills

Indigenous Women Rise in the Outdoors

Indigenous Women Outdoors (IWO) recently wrapped up its first winter season offering a Backcountry...

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Vancouver Olympics 2010

B.C. 2030: Let’s make this happen twice in a lifetime

If there was a soundtrack playing while you read this story, it would be Eminem’s Lose Yourself:, “Y...

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Winsport Calgary Alberta NewSkiAB Snowboarding Skiing

New Canadian energized by getting on the ski slopes

You can hear the joy in Abi Guerra’s voice when she talks about her love of winter in Calgary. It’s...

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HOW TO: wax your skis or snowboard

We're halfway through the ski season and one of the best ways to keep your days on the slopes rad is...

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Who do we thank for the planks? A short history of skis

Let's give a shout out to those early skiing folks who invented the planks - going back 5,000 years.

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daxjustin-snowseekers- Sun Flare Backflip snowboarder British Columbia Alberta

Snow: What is this stuff anyway?

It's no surprise that snow is our favourite topic - after all, we are #SnowSeekers. But how well do...

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Whistler powder day

Ode to the POW

You know that feeling of floating on clouds. I’ve described it as carving on a cloud of meringue...

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Mount Cain - The tailgate life is a prominent part of the Cain culture. You'll find people go up Friday evening with campers, tents, and car beds and stay the weekend

Everything you need to rock the tailgate this winter

2021 is the year of the tailgate! Our usual ski lodge lunch breaks and après lounging has been...

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snowshoe sprint

Snowshoeing in Alberta: Step off the beaten path with confidence

Strap a pair of snowshoes to your feet and let the topographic boundaries of winter in Alberta drift...

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Spirit North Cross Country Skiing Indigenous Youth

COVID Nordic ski craze sweeping across Alberta

If you’re seeking the upsides of the COVID-19 pandemic, the enthusiasm for outdoor winter sports...

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Baldy Mountain Resort Skiers-Distance Credit SnowSeekers Photographer Chris Wheeler

First ski tracks, anyone? Why the locals live where they live

While some of us dream of living at the base of a ski resort, there are the lucky ones that do. But...

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SnowSeekers-Nordic-Ski-Cross-Country-Alberta-Lac-La-Biche-Vermilion-Bonnyville

"Cross-country skiing in Alberta: There's so much to love!"

Our top reasons for Nordic skiing in Alberta are as varied as the terrain you can stride and glide...

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Nordic skiing Grande Cache AB Paul lavoie

How and where to get into cross-country skiing in Alberta

Our top reasons for Nordic skiing in Alberta are as varied as the terrain you can stride and glide...

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