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.

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REVELSTOKE, BC ? The centre of heliskiing in Western Canada for 20 years now ? with a plethora of...

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Revelstoke resort has a family side

REVELSTOKE, BC — Revelstoke Mountain Resort has quickly established itself as one of the premiere...

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The Last Drop/Woolsey Creek Cafe satisfy diner's taste buds

REVELSTOKE, BC ? I hate to be the one to break it to you, but you can't ski British Columbia's...

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Revelstoke after dark

REVESTOKE, BC ? You've had a great morning and afternoon cutting some stellar lines up at Revelstoke...

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Take off in Revelstoke

REVELSTOKE, BC — A first class flight into Revelstoke Airport is one way to fly, but forget the...

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Playing in Big White's snow ghost fields

BIG WHITE, BC ? While you're having fun doing your turns and taking in the snowy expanse, you can...

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Sundance Resort lives up to its iconic name

BIG WHITE, BC ? When developer Jim Hammond opened Sundance Resort at British Columibia's Big White...

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Discovering Big White's gentle side

BIG WHITE, BC ? So much of what goes on at a ski hill is based around exhilaration. Whether its...

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From humble beginnings, the Chateau emerged as a grand lady

LAKE LOUISE, AB ?The Fairmont Lake Louise has been around in various incarnations since 1890...

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Louise evening brings out the smiles

Children and adults grinning ear to ear as they finish their ski run in the dark is a scene that...

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Ice festival delivers the magic

LAKE LOUISE, AB ? "A great ice carving is one that looks just like real crystal." That's what Dan...

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A Lake Louise I never knew

Will Colford reveals through his own experience that Lake Louise has a large amount of advanced...

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Worth it, at any price

There are some people who have discovered the true in-bound treasures the Lake offers, and it's...

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Fernie's brewin'

FERNIE, BC — As a Canadian I am very invested in beer (I’d suggest it's a bond that ties us as...

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The perfect place to stay

CANMORE, AB — When it comes to selecting a place to stay in Canmore, choosing one that has a balcony...

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