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.

Troll Ski Resort tree skiing snowboarders

Roll up to Troll Mountain, grab your skis and be ready for the embrace. From hugs to homemade...

What happens post pandemic? The question I have been asking is how do we as a global community come...

Smithers BC sleigh ridge couple fire cabin

Looking for some new ideas to kindle the old flame? We got you. Rather than settling into the couch...

glow tubing night activities Nitehawk Ski Grande Prairie AB

Colourful flashing lights, pumping beats and laughter punctuate the evening air at Nitehawk Year...

Vancouver Olympics 2010

With the ever expanding media landscape, watching the 2022 Olympics and cheering on Team Canada will...

Looking down at Powder King

True snow seekers know your next adventure can be simple as a snowshoe in the park, or crushing...

Whispering Pines Ski Area Clear Hills County AB Paul Lavoie

This winter is different, I told myself, "it's go time.” I had made a promise to myself that I would...

Looking for a less-travelled road trip this winter? Greenview's vast landscape will blow you away...

nordic skiing Raven Lodge Mt Washington BC Stevie Gaultier

“Get down and boogie!" My instructor cracks a smile as he gives our crew our first cross country ski...

Sleighing B & T Rides Smithers BC Marty Clemens

A sleigh ride, a bonfire, toasty s’mores and fluffy snow set the mood as Bryan Mitchell and Alana...

Erik Read Ski Racing Adelboden Switzerland

With the countdown on to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, two Alberta athletes are pumped to...

Powder King BC Marty Clemens

Exploding through white curtains, like Ghostbusters through the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, our crew...

There’s never been a better time to cook up an extended ski trip with friends. And if you don’t know...

It was -14C when Doc Pow arrived lakeside in Vernon for a polar bear swim. And that gave him some...

Lac La Biche Alberta #SkiNorthAB Cross Country Skiing Shaw Lake Provincial Park

As David Schultz and Heather Maekelburger emerge from the forest onto Shaw Lake, their skis gliding...