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.

Itinerary – Pincher Creek is basecamp for fast or slow tours in southern Alberta

Our two-day itinerary has you using Pincher Creek as your hub for winter activities.

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Barkerville

Barkerville is a gold "rush"

Picture this, it’s the 1800s and gold is the topic of every conversation. There were stories of an...

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Keeping a ski resort free of inbound avalanches is all about prevention

If you think forecasting the weather is difficult, try forecasting an avalanche. Every ski resort...

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Waterton National Park

Pincher Creek is your adventure hub

Pincher Creek, AB – You know how folks in Pincher Creek know it’s going to be a great day for a hike...

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Discover #SkiPowTown yourself

Ok, I’ll tell you right now, heading out to #SkiPowTown is an adventure you will remember for a long...

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Spring skiing at Castle Mountain AB

Spring at the Castle

Spring skiing at Castle is a must. Grooming is impeccable and the legendary Tamarack “Red” Chair...

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At Eagle’s Eye, it’s all about TLC and science when it comes to food

Golden, B.C. – As you walk through the produce section of your favourite grocery store, plopping...

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Two or three day-itinerary - Canada’s sunniest city is still your place – even in winter

Get to know Canada’s sunniest city filled with cafes, breweries and a winter wilderness only minutes...

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Powell River

Pow skiing in Powell River? Only a Knucklehead would believe that.

You’d have to be a knucklehead to think that there’s any skiing near Powell River. At least, that’s...

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One day-itinerary – Hook a new winter pasttime at Lake Newell

Enjoy the great outdoors on the ice at Lake Newell and try your hand at ice fishing, then head to...

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Powder at Castle Mountain

Two-day itinerary – Winter spectacular: Pincher Creek is Wintertime Hub

Our two-day itinerary has you using Pincher Creek as your hub for winter activities.

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Two-day itinerary – Winter spectacular: History doesn’t hibernate in Southern Alberta

Our two-day historic tour takes you to some of Southern Alberta’s most spectacular historical sites...

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Kimberley

It’s family fun time at Kimberley

Kimberley, B.C. – Kimberley Alpine Resort is the perfect place for a family ski escape. Just over...

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Cranbrook has it all – right on its doorstep

Cranbrook, B.C. – Millennial entrepreneurs are tearing a strip off Cranbrook, breathing fresh life...

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Prestige

Ski the Powder Highway: Whitewater and RED

Some legends speak for themselves. In the alpine world, it comes down to champagne powder, steeps...

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