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.

Your Weekend Ski and Stoke Report

DROP EVERYTHING! There's powder everywhere. You know it's good when all the webcams look like the...

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Snow in the Rockies tips opening day dominoes

It’s happening. Sunshine Village will be Western Canada’s first ski resort to open for the 2022-23...

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October snowfalls bring November free for alls

We've all heard the saying April showers bring May flowers. But for skiers and snowboarders, October...

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Snow forecast 2022-23: El Niño, La Niña or something else entirely?

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After a big snow year in Western Canada in 2021-22, we’re left with one really big question. Will we...

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SNow sept 19 icefields parkway Jeremy Derksen SnowSeekers

More snow hits Western Canada ski resorts as temps dip

From Jasper to Banff this week, a little pre-season tour found me in the snow sooner than expected...

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Marmot Basin in Jasper Alberta

5 pre-season training tips for ski season

How do you physically prepare for ski season? If you haven't thought about pre-season training, now...

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Nitehawk

Ring in the first snow of 2022/23 season with a plan

Here is what you might have missed over the weekend: the first snow falls of the winter 2022-23...

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Indigenous-led, green BC2030 Dares us to Dream

An Indigenous-led Olympic bid could see the return of the Winter Olympics to BC in 2030. To make it...

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Yes, you can still ski this summer

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It’s okay, you’re not alone: we want to ski year round, too. While your non-skiing friends may give...

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Banking a berm at the Hinton Bike Park in Hinton, AB.

Trade one downhill season for another at resort bike parks

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Ski season may be over but MTB is just revving up. Check out our rundown of mountain bike parks and...

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Sunshine Village snowboard surf skate adventure Drew Rogers

Snowboard, surf and skate all in one spring day in Alberta Rockies

For a board sports enthusiast, it’s always played in the back of my mind: the goal of riding my...

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Marmot Basin Jasper AB longest ski seasons Western Canada

Extend your season with the longest ski seasons in Western Canada

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Take advantage of Western Canada's longest seasons. Here's where you'll typically find skiing in...

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Revelstoke Mountain Resort BC snowcat groomer Stu Smith

Spring at Revy is Revolutionary

Take the inside tour of Revelstoke Mountain Resort with Doc Pow, as he joins groomer Stu Smith for...

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Spoiler alert: mountain-themed April Fool's jokes around Western Canada

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Ski in cabin at Hudson Bay Mountain

Hunting Easter Eggs at Alberta and BC Ski Hills

Secret spots on ski hills and cool local mountain town trivia form the basis of this ski-themed...

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