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.

Skiing and climate change: 5 ways to Ski and Ride more Sustainably

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Do your snow pants have more duct tape than fabric? Replacing ski gear is part of skiing but you can...

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Here be gentle dragons: learn to ski at Snow Valley

Beginner ski lessons as an adult can be intimidating, but Snow Valley makes it fun and easy to...

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Learning to ski at Lake Louise makes New Canadians at home on snow

Learning to ski can be both a terrifying and thrilling experience. Take a few seconds and put...

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skier jump Lake Louise Ski Resort Alberta

Just (Terrain) Park It at Lake Louise Resort

"How do I build my skill set for the terrain park?" That was skier Tina Belay's question. Find out...

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Jarvis Lake Hinton AB Fat Biking #SkiNorthAB

Cruise into winter in Hinton for skiing, biking, snowshoeing

As the sun emblazons the Rockies pink and gold, two adventurers warm up their legs for cross-country...

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Two People running down a trail in snowshoes.

Learn to Winter Métis style in Lac La Biche

Strap on snowshoes and explore the winter landscape and culture in Lac La Biche region, home to...

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Take a #YEGWinterPatios Crawl with Friends for a winter warmup

Patio crawls in Edmonton don’t just have to be a summer thing any more. Why not experience the...

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Fernie Skiiing

Mid-Season Snow Forecast Update 2021-22

Our snow forecast update: yes it's been alternately weird and good, and we ain't done yet.

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Smithers Photographer Spirit North

Support future Olympians and make a difference locally

Supporting or donating to charitable organizations that connect people to winter activities creates...

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A women throwing a snowball at her friend on the ski hill

Wild start to 2022 for #SkiNorthAB

A big helping of winter, a cold snap to write home about, new ski hill developments and 1000...

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Wells Women create adventure alchemy

Snow falls heavily as four women make their patient way on snowshoes and skis up the forested...

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So far it’s a hella fun #SkiNorthBC ride - says you

Take a look through some of the #SkiNorthBC highlights from your fellow #SnowSeekers over the last...

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Snowshoeing Misery Mountain Peace River AB Paul Lavoie

Snowshoe Misery Mountain for a Peace Full experience

Snowshoeing at Misery Mountain Ski Area in Peace River, you truly see why this region is called the...

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Hallis Lake Ski Centre, Quesnel BC Bonnie Grenon

Slide into Quesnel’s winter scene for chill skiing, après

Make Quesnel your northern BC hub for winter activities, and you'll have easy access to skiing and...

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Hudson Bay Mountain Resort Smithers BC Marty Clemens

Head to Smithers' Hudson Bay Mountain for Skiing Soul

How do you know a mountain town has soul? Skis parked by locals’ front doors. Servers who name their...

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