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.

Skiing glades Powder King BC Marty Clemens

Snow forecast 2023-24: El Niño returns

Plan your Western Canada ski trips with our winter snow forecast for 2023-24 for Alberta, BC and...

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Ready to GNAR?! New dates, new snow for Rockies, West Coast

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Snow, snow everywhere, as SilverStar, Sunshine, Whistler, Whitewater, Revy, Big White and Mt. Baldy...

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Snow alert: winter ahead as AB, BC ski areas report snow

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The snow gods are smiling on Alberta and BC ski resorts this week! Winter is on its way back, with...

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Early snow in Lake Louise, Rockies cues snow stoke

It's the time of year when snow alerts pops back up into our feed! Snow is back in the mountains...

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Cool off with fall 2023 ski movie trailers

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Snow is starting to fall, ski resorts are announcing opening dates and the ski movie trailers are...

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Up your thrills with summer activities at Alberta, BC mountain resorts

Looking for alpine thrills, off ski season? Alberta and BC mountain resorts have been upping their...

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Does snow in June mean skiing soon?

Juneuary is real across Alberta and BC this past few, and we’ve got a roundup of a few shots to keep...

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Second annual Easter ski quiz

Secret spots on ski hills and cool local trivia form the basis of this ski-themed "Easter egg" hunt...

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Marmot Basin opens new Knob Chair for 2024

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For many years, the expert terrain in Marmot Cirque remained closed, something we could only dream...

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Castle Mountain AB skiing Nick Nault Snowseekers

Castle spring skiing and après events go wild west

Frothing with spring vibes, epic shows and big comps, Castle Mountain Resort knows how to throw a...

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Two skiers at Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta

Five top Lake Louise runs to get your shred on

With 1,700 hectares of skiable terrain spread across four mountain faces and boasting 164 named runs...

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Nakiska AB newskiab Cong Peter ski cat track Jeremy Derksen

Spring into skiing at Nakiska

Peter Wong and Cong Tran are swooping wide ski turns down the bunny hill at Nakiska Ski Area. For...

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Lac La Biche Alberta sledding Beaver Lake Jeremy Derksen

Vintage snowmobiling inspires retro fun, nostalgia

Sitting on the seat of a stalled 1980 Ski-Doo Citation, somewhere in the boreal forest between two...

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Five SilverStar Runs with a Silver Lining

The Doc is in: at SilverStar, where he's spent time embedded at the resort, getting to know the best...

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Kinosoo elevates winter fun for all generations

Kaitlyn Engler stands on the hill at Kinosoo Ridge Resort overlooking Cold Lake, watching her girls...

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