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.

Fernie

If you've never been to Alberta or British Columbia, your first ski trip to western Canada will be a...

Fernie

Comfy and convenient.  Stay slope-side, commonly known as ski-in, ski-out accommodations. This is...

The world is a messy place these days. Everyone is looking for an escape to happiness and search for...

Whistler Blackcomb

There are many good reasons to catch the early bird specials at Whistler Blackcomb. Here are some...

Fernie

Meet Blair Craig, a true mountain man, who left the big city more than 30 years ago, escaping to the...

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

If you've ever gazed out at traffic gridlock from the 504 TTC streetcar in Toronto, watching the...

Baldy Mountain Resort

Last season I played disc golf on snowshoes and spent hours carving terrain flanked by snow ghosts...

marmot basin

The chairlifts at Marmot Basin started turning in earnest today. The entire upper mountain was open...

Whistler Blackcomb

This time of year, there are a lot of us who are getting giddy, feeling those butterflies when we...

Imagine this. Champagne powder snow that piles up more than 20 feet deep. Never-too-cold average...

Sunshine Village

Two words are music to our ears. Powder. Day. Lake Louise Ski Resort, Banff Sunshine Village, Castle...

Nakiska

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

SilverStar Mountain Resort

While the kids play pond hockey in the mid-mountain village, powder hounds seek freshies among the...

It's official - you'll have somewhere to ski or snowboard this weekend. After receiving 30cm of snow...

Hudson Bay Mountain

Ski history and heritage is alive and well in B.C. because the resorts are home to a thriving...