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.

The perfect ending

- Feb. 28/10

I can't recall a time where I've felt such euphoria, such uninhibited joy. I hugged more...

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For the love of pancakes

- Feb. 28/10

No disrespect to Doc Pow and the bountiful breakfasts that have been cooked up in the...

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The spirits speak

 

- Feb. 27/10

I'm not what you'd call a paranormal fan. I don't buy into ghosts, or spirits, or...

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The need for speed

- Feb. 27/10

Try as it might, the pouring rain couldn't dampen spirits at the Whistler Sliding Centre...

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Just imagine an Elmo made of mittens

- Feb. 26/10

As of this morning, there have been no reported deaths by way of "mitten mauling" in...

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Brits love their pints - and so do Canucks

 

- Feb. 26/10

"Whistler's leaning more towards the British scene, I think. More and more of us...

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The naked truth

 

- Feb. 25/10

With just one walk through Whistler Village a person can marvel at and take photos...

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An hour of reflection amidst the chaos

- Feb. 24/10

It's called the Norwegian Church Abroad (or Sjomannskirken), and it has served as the...

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A true Olympic fan

- Feb. 24/10

For Patrick O'Meara of Connecticut, the Olympic Games have become a bi-annual event...

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Canada vs. Germany - Post-game

- Feb. 24/10

It pretty much went according to plan.

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Canada vs. Germany - Pre-game

- Feb. 24/10

Team Canada was on a slippery slope. The loss to the Americans on Sunday was a shock to...

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You! Tube!

- Feb. 23/10

There are certain activities that, when doing them, one can't help but feel like a kid...

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Down the rabbit hole

- Feb. 23/10

Whistler Village was ever-so-slightly brighter today, blissfully alive with dancing...

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A true champion

- Feb. 21/10

When Melissa Hollingsworth went into turn six during her fourth and final run on Friday...

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B.S., bull riding, and snowboards

- Feb 18/10

The afternoon was winding down and I was enjoying some beers in the lounge car of the...

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