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.

troll

Troll Ski Resort is growing into its own

Barkerville Highway, BC – Growth; it’s an important aspect of human nature. Whether that growth is...

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Abby Whistler Breakfast

Five fan favourite food joints at Western Canada ski resorts

Last run of the day and you’re at the peak with your pals. It’s going to be a race to the base to...

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Fly into Smithers for a powdery winter adventure

If the Northern BC community of Smithers were a person, I know it would be one of my best friends...

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Hudson Bay Mountain

The Playground of the North: Hudson Bay Mountain

Hudson Bay Mountain Resort, perched over the town of Smithers, home to Canada’s youngest mayor. It's...

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Murray Ridge Fort St James

The soul of skiing is alive and well at Murray Ridge

The soul of skiing is more than alive and well in pretty much the geographical centre of British...

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Deep snow SilverStar Vernon BC Dave Heath

Experience the Okanagan and SilverStar like never before

SilverStar Mountain Resort's "Experience the Okanagan" contest is serving up a three-part, three...

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Canadian Ski Council

Hit the slopes for a great cause

Calgary, AB – Alpine Canada, Canada Snowboard, Freestyle Canada and The Canadian Ski Council are...

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Ski Resort Spa

Six top apres ski spas to rejuvenate the body

You’re on vacation, so every minute on the mountain counts. You caught the first chair, you pounded...

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6 easy tips to turn your child into a skier or rider

Here are six easy tips to entice the children in your life into loving the mountains like you do...

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2018 Opening Day Kicking Horse

Happy 2018 opening day, Kicking Horse!

Golden, BC – It was a chilly start to the 2018 opening day at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, but the...

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Western Canadian holiday ski guide

When it comes to crossing the outdoor winter enthusiast off your gift list, there’s no shortage of...

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Groomer

Don’t just thank the snow gods… thank the groomers too

Golden, B.C. – As the rest of the patrons at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort drove the dark road back...

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Big White

Big White Opening Weekend (pictorial)

Temperatures have dropped, snow has topped the mountains and just like that, ski season is upon us...

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Let Nitehawk set you up for your life’s adventure

Grande Prairie, AB – Closing in on 60 years of serving the communities which surround it, Nitehawk...

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Bonnyville

Kinosoo Ridge feeds a hub of ski culture in Cold Lake

Cold Lake, AB – You have to love alpine fans. Nothing will deter them, not even living on the...

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