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.

HOT TAKE: snowboarding is easier

I'm a lifelong skier but in the last year, I learned to love snowboarding like I never had before...

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Smithers Hudson Bay Mountain snowboarding

On Dzilh Yez (Hudson Bay Mountain, Smithers), skiing and Indigenous culture intersect

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Dzilh Yez, Witsuwit’en territory (Smithers BC) — Skiing as a form of reconciliation is underway at...

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Wells BC at the summit Ember Harper SnowSeekers Ember Harper

Snowshoe through past, present, future in Quesnel, Wells

For time immemorial, the Lhtako Dene First Nation, and the Lhtako Dene and Xat’sūll First Nations...

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Powderking BC Liftline Ember Harper Snowseekers

Deep days at Powder King are the life #pkallday

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OPENING Nov 22, 2024 — Be warned, once you've experienced the #pkallday life, you may never want to...

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Go north for Nordic on growing Quesnel-Wells cross-country ski trail network

Trail expansion and new huts developed by the Wells and Area Trails Society (WATS) and Cariboo Ski...

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Ski the SilverSun: SilverStar to Sun Peaks on a BC ski road trip

A BC ski road trip connecting SilverStar Mountain Resort to Sun Peaks Resort serves up powder...

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Amp your apres-ski with these epic Alberta, BC winter events for Feb, March

Halfway into the ski season, and things are starting to heat up. February and March winter festivals...

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Powder and people make Smithers ski and stays epic

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Insta-famous TikTok duo the Schwarz brothers take on Smithers, and discover why the ski & stay...

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Don't bury your head in the snow: learn backcountry safety at Avalanche Awareness days

Being buried for an avalanche rescue simulation is the closest I’ve ever come to being trapped under...

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First big snowfall of 2024 brings snowke to mountain West

Winter came charging back this past weekend, blanketing the mountains with snow, including the first...

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Big White snowboarding

Rock your ski trip with #MoreCowbell playlist winter 2023-24

Sure, you might have some sick moves, but what’s your ski season soundtrack? The SnowSeekers...

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Don't F with El Nino: winter 2023-24 forecast, updated

We know, it’s been a weird start to the 2023-24 ski season. So when will we see colder temperatures...

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Edmonton AB FIS Big Air SkiiTour neon fan Jeremy Derksen

Rock 'n' roll weekend with Style Experience, ski resort openings

Snow dances were done, big landings were stomped and ski resorts rocked us into the December groove...

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Snow dance trending, time to get your groove on

HEEEEEY, Macarena! It's on. The snow dance is rippling like a wave across Alberta, BC ski resorts...

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Powder King Ski North BC

Good ski vibes with Spotify, opening days at Powder King, Castle, Fernie

Get back out on the mountain, shred some laps, enjoy some fresh air and apres with friends, get your...

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