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.

Sunshine Village Banff

Dream sequence or, where would you rather be right now?

Drifting down Revelstoke in epic pow. Jumping from a helicopter in backcountry BC. Skiing through...

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Red Mountain

Wasn't that a winter? Looking back on 2016/17

The chairs are swaying in the breeze and the last of the snow is clinging to the shady spots. The...

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Troll people

Join the Seekers' Network

Are you passionate about adventure - and even more excited to share it with the world? From pow days...

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Sun Peaks Snowboarder

#SnowToZen: Get in the moment with Zenseekers

We created SnowSeekers to help you stay in the loop about everything snow, and now we’re excited to...

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Knob Hill Cliff Drop at Marmot Basin in Jasper Alberta

Spring skiing dreams come true

We may love our winter skiing, but spring snow can really amp up the fun factor. Places like Marmot...

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Spring festivals and events draw in the crowds at B.C's mountain resorts

The last few weeks have been amazing for B.C.'s ski resorts. Heaps of fresh snow have piled up to...

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Snow and snowboarder

High, low, corn, and snirt. What's that got to do with snow?

There is a saying that the Inuit have at least 50 words to describe snow. That statement stretches...

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Night crowd at Whistler

Spring flings - from patio pals to fly rods are jumping in Whistler

Ski resort intimacy is all about the secret stashes, those pockets of hard-to-find snow that’s...

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Nancy Greene

Nancy knows

Who better to glean spring-skiing tips from than Olympic champion Nancy Greene?

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Joey at Baldy Mountain Resort

'Snowy' Joey brings a vibrant pulse back to Baldy

It’s not every day you meet a guy named Snowy Joey and ski perfect glades wearing a personalized...

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Snow at shames

Shredding it up backcountry style at Shames

Big, deep and kind take on a new meaning here. Cool vibes draw you into Shames Mountain Ski Area...

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Skiing at Panorama

AHHH...Nothing beats a ski and soak at Radium Hot Springs

I was pumped to head to the Purcell Mountains in southeastern B.C. It would be a fitting end to my B...

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Kimberley Alpine Resort

Kimberley isn't just for families, it's for powder enthusiasts and explorers, too

Kimberley Alpine Resort is well known as a family oriented ski hill, so naturally I didn't...

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Red Mountain

Ski BC for the ride of your life

I've spent 15 years documenting the ski industry in Western Canada and during that time, I've...

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Smithers backcountry skiing

Backcountry variety pack: Hankin-Evelyn a community run snow playground for all abilities

Peaks soar above. Snow piles up above car rooflines, and terrain for backcountry touring stretches...

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