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.

Big White is a boarder's delight

BIG WHITE, BC — Minimal traverses and big, big snows make Big White the perfect destination for...

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A big village with endless options

BIG WHITE, BC — Big White’s appeal is in its charm – a well designed mountain that has a tonne of...

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The secret of Marmot lies in its ridges

Doc Pow gives some insight into how to find the most stellar views from Marmot's ridgelines.

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Walking through Mother Nature's ice garden

In addition to Marmot Basin Ski Resort, Jasper National Park offers up some stellar winter...

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A warm welcome awaits in the Town of Jasper

Located approx. 350 kilometres west of Edmonton, Alberta, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, you...

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It's all about horsepower at Big White

BIG WHITE, BC — Resorts today are so much more than just downhill ski and snowboard runs and Big...

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Kicking Horse lives up to its reputation

KICKING HORSE, BC — The anticipation was as thick as the powder we were all waiting for. It was 8:20...

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Kimberley is no kid sister

KIMBERLEY, BC — Tucked away in the East Kootenays in British Columbia is a resort that defies it’s...

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Panorama's perfect snow day

PANORAMA, BC — All I could hear was the sound of boots stomping down the hallway – and plenty of...

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Discovering Banff's Mount Rundle

Doc Pow visited the Town of Banff and had a very adventurous and varied visit as he approached the...

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Whistler Blackcomb

The best of both worlds

SILVERSTAR, BC — SilverStar Resort, just outside of Vernon, British Columbia, has integration down...

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Louise gives up her secrets

Continually ranked at the top of the charts as one of the most spacious ski resorts, Lake Louise Ski...

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Revelstoke gives Doc Pow smiles and bad nerves

REVELSTOKE, BC — You know the tune, by the Steve Miller Band and if you want to live the dream, jump...

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The Griz's gift to Fernie

FERNIE, BC — Fernie is consistently ranked in the top 10 of various ski magazines for the quality...

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The magic of frozen water

LAKE LOUISE, AB — Banff’s Ice Magic is an event like something from the pages of a storybook. A...

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