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.

Endless pow, friends and apres add up to the perfect day at Fernie

Photographer Abby Cooper checks out Fernie Alpine Resort. See her photos here.

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The importance of Mappy Hour

Mappy Hour is an incredible event where winter enthusiasts meet and discuss adventures and become...

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Taking flight on skis

Before coming to Canada from India, Chaitanya and Tejas Gautam had never seen snow, much less played...

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It's time to get mom back on the snow

Blame the kids. Before they came along you were a fantastic skier. You had great equipment, and...

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Adaptive ski programs make the winter sport accessible to all

Bennett has mastered the magic carpets plus snowplowed up a storm at Nakiska and hit the tree trails...

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Deep winter, deep talent

Photography's best of the best showcased their most impressive shots to a packed audience on Jan. 9...

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A powder nirvana at the end of the road in British Columbia

At the heart of this place is the sheer resilience of people and the landcape. Surviving, like...

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What I love about beautiful Sundance Lodge in winter

It’s biting cold with a stiff wind as we don our skis and packs at the Cave and Basin National...

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Seven wonders of Lake Louise

Over the past couple of years, there's plenty new at Lake Louise - the kinds of offerings you might...

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Tube and Dine date night at Canyon Ski Resort

‘Going all the way to the straw’ at Canyon’s Friday night Tube and Dine is a wintry twist on date...

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Rediscovering Johnston Canyon beneath a star-lit sky

It’s one of those crisp, calm nights on the cusp of the winter solstice, when most folks are...

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Snowshoeing and spa makes for perfect mini getaway combo

Snowshoe and spa. It doesn't get much better than that in Banff! Read as Jody Robbins explains the...

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5 reasons you'll want to visit Banff this winter

Banff is undisputedly one of the prettiest places to visit in Canada in winter. What makes it so...

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Moguls World Cup at Winsport - Canada Olympic Park

The FIS Freesyle Ski World Cup presented by the Waterloo Innovations Network will make its way to...

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There are no friends on powder days

The vacation was planned purposely on specific dates. The kids were home only one day from...

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