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.

High expectations at Kicking Horse Resort

KICKING HORSE, BC — When the dinner bell rings at Kicking Horse Resort, there are a few options on...

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Dining and relaxing at Panorama Mountain Village

PANORAMA VILLAGE, BC — When it time for the dinner bell at Panorama Mountain Village, located in...

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Panorama's off-mountain attractions

PANORAMA VILLAGE, BC — As a full mountain village, Panorama offers exciting adventures for everyone...

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Diving into Taynton Bowl at Panorama Mountain Village

PANORAMA VILLAGE, BC — It really started to feel like we weren’t in a resort anymore. The run from...

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This castle was made for storming

Tucked in the southwest corner of Alberta, along the North American Continental Divide, is one of...

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Friendly people and great service

Castle Mountain's infamous T-Bar shows the kind of hospitality that doesn't really exist anywhere...

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Escape into the wilderness

Located just a short distance from Castle Mountain Resort, outside of Pincher Creek,  there exists a...

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Big glades and stellar ridges at Fernie

FERNIE, BC — It’s the only way to stay on top of it – you’ve got to be on a pair of skis or a...

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Powder Skiing

Full of character and good times

FERNIE, BC — Back in the early years of the last century, Fernie was nearly levelled twice by two...

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Fernie, a community that draws you in

FERNIE, BC — The town of Fernie was established for its coal mines but when the town saw a downturn...

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Peace Country's 'Joie de Vivre'

PEACE RIVER, AB — My last Alberta road trip started off as it usually does. My boyfriend and I have...

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The perfect place to slumber

RED MOUNTAIN, BC — After all the adventures you’ll find in Rossland, British Columbia, and on the...

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RED Mountain Resort ski patrol hut Ryan Flett photo

RED Mountain skiing history is Western Canada gold

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Rossland, British Columbia, home to RED Mountain Resort, is a town that is stoked in ski history. It...

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A good pint is a great ending

Whether you’ve spent the day skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing or dogsledding, at the end of the...

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Turning some U.K. visitors into mushers

When you walk up the line, you are greeted with a symphony of sounds: howls, whines, and barking.

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