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.

Where to learn to ski in Alberta

Learning to ski can feel intimidating until you know the lay of the land. If you're looking to...

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Big Alberta/BC snoowwvaganza triggers wild start to spring

Talk about wild! Hundo cents over the week at one BC resort, over 40 in a day at another... It’s...

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Canada’s Medals and Moments at the 2022 Paralympics

Take a look back at the 2022 Paralympics and the athletes who proudly brought home 25 medals for...

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Spring ski festivals to satisfy your spring fever

The last ski events of the season are coming up quick and you aren't going to want to miss out on...

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Vermilion Provincial Park Alberta Nordic cross-country skiing Paul Lavoie

Ski Like an Olympian, Après Like a Vermilionaire

Vermilion's Olympic heritage and provincial park setting make it a great place to enjoy a late...

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Marmot Basin Ski Instructors Reveal Their Jasper Faves

Two Jasper ski instructors reveal their fave things about Marmot Basin: world-class powder skiing...

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Spring skiing: the ultimate snow seekers’ survival manual

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Spring skiing in Alberta and BC is beyond epic! Get all the spring skiing info you need: the latest...

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Skiing at Kicking Horse

Snow roundup: where to go for snow in Alberta and BC

With the new snow across Western Canada’s mountains this last seven to ten days, it's been a wild...

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7 unexpectedly cool après-ski spots

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With fewer crowds to contend with, these cool, lesser-known Alberta and BC winter destinations will...

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Insider skiing tips from the Mt. Washington crew

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One of the best reasons to work at a ski hill is getting the inside track to all the best skiing and...

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Spring skiing #SkiNorthAB Alberta

Get set for spring skiing with #SkiNorthAB

Winter in Alberta can be a challenging time to stay motivated and active. So how can you overcome...

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9 reasons for Snow Seekers to embrace spring

When spring temps start to rise, it’s time to seize every chance to hit the snow. Our...

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Canadian Paralympic athletes to watch in Beijing

Meet three Canadian Paralympic athletes leading the charge at the Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing...

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Learn to Ski Nakiska Ski Area Kananaskis AB Paul Lavoie

What are friends for? Learning how to ski at Nakiska

Sometimes it takes a little nudge to get into skiing. For Ethel Telavera, all she needed was a...

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Reliving the best of Beijing 2022 - and looking ahead to the Paralympics

Take a look back at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the athletes who proudly brought home 26 Olympic...

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