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.

Sun Peaks events - October/November

An overview of events at Sun Peaks in October and November.

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Panorama has a room for you

PANORAMA, BC — Panorama Mountain Village offers a plethora of accommodations to suit every skiing...

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Kicking Horse offers the perfect night sleep

GOLDEN, BC  ? It wasn't that long ago that accommodations at Kicking Horse Resort were non-existant...

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Kimberley's snowshoe ' fundue'

KIMBERLEY, BC — If you’ve spent your winter shredding the mountain on a pair of skis or a snowboard...

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Fernie is on the mark

FERNIE, BC — With five powder bowls – the most in the Canadian Rockies of any resort – there is a...

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Head for Kimberley's trees

KIMBERLEY, BC — It takes some time to unlock the glory that is found in tree skiing. Some of my...

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Winding down at the Stemwinder

KIMBERLEY, BC — After a long day of shredding at Kimberley Alpine Resort, you want nothing more than...

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All in the family at Trickle Creek

KIMBERLEY, BC — There are almost too many reasons to come to Kimberley: alpine skiing, nordic skiing...

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Park Place Lodge is Fernie's one-stop shop

FERNIE, BC — Located just a few minutes from historic downtown Fernie, as well as Fernie Alpine...

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Looking for cache at Fernie Alpine Resort

FERNIE, BC — At Fernie Alpine Resort, there’s a snow-bound adventure for nearly every powder hound...

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From dorms to cosy B&Bs, Castle offers it all

When it comes time to rest, Castle offers a collection of accommodation options that will fit any...

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Ice climbing is all about staying focused

CANMORE, AB ? Hanging from a sheet of ice on the side of a mountain is a pretty gripping experience...

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Jasper outdoor excursion yields a lot of adventure

Not 10 minutes out with the folks from the Jasper Adventure Centre, we were slowing down our vehicle...

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This country inn offers delightful cuisine

Sometimes deciding on a simple meal of tomato soup followed by a steak is not as simple in taste as...

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Great music, great times at the Astoria Hotel

If it's Friday night and you find yourself in the Town of Jasper, you need to be at the De'd Dog Bar...

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