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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Whistler Blackcomb

The best of both worlds

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

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