Backcountry

Hello? Western Canada’s backcountry calling. Ready to step (ski) off the beaten path? If you’re craving untracked powder, extraordinary landscapes, and a taste of winter freedom, you’ve come to the right place.

This is about going beyond the boundaries. From the deep powder bowls of the Selkirks to the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, both British Columbia and Alberta offer some of the most legendary backcountry ski terrain on the planet.

What are you waiting for? Answer the calling. Pick up your skis. Find insider tips, route highlights, all the inspiration you need in our stories on Western Canada’s best backcountry adventures.

Wells BC meadows Wells Winter Carnival

Think Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory, substitute out the snow for chocolate and welcome to the next...

Since the early days of mail delivery by sled dog, Troll Ski Resort has had a unique winter vibe...

Looking down at Powder King

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

Indigenous Women Outdoors British Columbia Backcountry skills

Indigenous Women Outdoors (IWO) recently wrapped up its first winter season offering a Backcountry...

daxjustin-snowseekers- Sun Flare Backflip snowboarder British Columbia Alberta

It's no surprise that snow is our favourite topic - after all, we are #SnowSeekers. But how well do...

Heartstrings

“It’s said we carry our ancestors wherever we go. Knowing I was in this special place, where I know...

Surrounded by 360 degrees of mountains, the locals in Smithers have nothing but smiles, stoke and...

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Epic snowfalls and wide-open spaces, perfect for awesome Instagrammable pics and powder shots, are...

Castle Mountain

I have had the good fortune as a photographer and videographer based in Fernie, B.C. to capture the...