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.

VIDEO: The Snow Show - Marmot Basin episode

In this week's episode of The Snow Show, 3-season Jasper resident and and head coach of Marmot's...

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Snow Bum 2 winner rips up the slopes at Sun Peaks

SUN PEAKS, BC — The winner of Snow Bum 2: The Snapshot, an engineer from Washington State, has...

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Zip, knee, toe: telemark skiing at Marmot Basin

Telemarking is traditionally used in the backcountry, but over the past few years the art has picked...

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A snowshoe through the Ancient Forest

PRINCE GEORGE, BC — If you are looking for a winter experience that is beyond words, you’ll find it...

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VIDEO: The Snow Show - Lake Louise episode

Skiing, snowshoeing, and dining at one of the world's most iconic resorts: Lake Louise Ski Area...

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Future ski racers take over the slopes of Sun Peaks

 

SUN PEAKS, BC – Over 40 years ago, the Nancy Greene Ski League was formed after the 1968 Olympic...

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Campus life at the College of the Rockies

GOLDEN, BC — Sometimes, it’s necessary to just close your eyes and let your worries and stresses...

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Whistlers Inn offers a memorable experience

With a stay at Whistlers Inn, centrally located in the heart of Jasper National Park, you'll be...

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VIDEO: The Snow Show - Hudson Bay Mountain/Smithers episode

In this week's episode of The Snow Show we get in some skiing and shredding at Hudson Bay Mountain...

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Smithers: the cross-country capital of the north?

SMITHERS, BC — It’s fair to say that any snow seeker looks for opportunities to “get off the beaten...

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Smithers serves with a smile

SMITHERS, BC ? When you're in Smithers and are looking for some good food with good people, stop at...

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Another perfect day in Fairmont

FAIRMONT, BC — In just under two seasons in Western Canada the Fairmont Family Ski Area has become a...

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Shop local, even when buying gear

EDMONTON, AB ? For me, buying new gear is always stressful. New gear is a considerable investment...

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An unexpected stay at the Best Western

REVELSTOKE, BC – If I had a dollar for every time I heard “Oh … that was unexpected” during my...

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VIDEO: Whistler's silent disco

It's called the Silent Disco, and if you haven't heard about it, you soon will, because it's about...

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