Alberta

At SnowSeekers, we're all about skiing and snowboarding, and we have tons of features on Alberta ski resorts to get you out on the slopes. Is it possible for a destination to boast both world-renowned ski resorts and serene, lesser-known slopes? The answer is yes: from iconic ski spots like Lake Louise, Marmot Basin, and Banff Sunshine Village to hidden gems at Castle Mountain and Nakiska, skiing in Alberta promises epic pow, stunning landscapes and adventure like you’ve never experienced before. 

The fun doesn’t stop at skiing and snowboarding. You name it, Alberta's got it: snowmobiling through forest trails, ice skating on frozen lakes, cozy après ski retreats and vibrant mountain festivals. 

Ready to ski and snowboard in Alberta?

Our Alberta stories unlock the winter magic, capturing the true spirit of Alberta skiing and all the best ways to enjoy winter in Alberta.

Frank Slide Interpretative Trail in the Crowsnest Pass

The day Turtle Mountain moved

On April 29, 1903 at 4:10 a.m., 82 million tons of rock broke off Turtle Mountain’s summit and came...

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Cypress Hills

How to spend an awesome winter weekend in Cypress Hills Park

Sun sparkles on snow at the top of the quad chair at Hidden Valley Ski Resort. At 1,400 metres (4...

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pass powderkeg

Pass Powderkeg an unexpected gem of ski hill

Tucked into the Crowsnest Pass and backing onto backyards in the town of Blairmore, Pass Powderkeg...

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Waterton National Park

Waterton Lakes is your private park in the winter

Waterton Lakes National Park and I have been best friends for half a century. It was our go-to for...

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Medicine Hat

The Hat gets hip: Coffee, craft beer and one cool clay factory

The giant Saamis Tepee fades from view as I exit the highway and head into Medicine Hat’s historic...

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Tongue on the Post

Warm up at Tongue on the Post

Burrr. January can be so cold. It’s impossible to just chill (yes, pun intended) and listen to some...

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Waterton Lakes National Park

Nestled in the far southwest corner of Alberta, Waterton is one of the most distinctive mountain parks on the planet. Shaped over centuries by wind...

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Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat is a city in southeast Alberta, Canada located along the South Saskatchewan River. It is approximately 169 km (105 mi) east of Lethbridge...

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Pass Powderkeg

Opened in 1938, we are located in the beautiful Crowsnest Pass in SW Alberta, about 140 km from Lethbridge and just 230 km from Calgary.  Pass...

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marmot basin

Marmot Basin Opening Day 2017

The chairlifts at Marmot Basin started turning in earnest today. The entire upper mountain was open...

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Nakiska

Nakiska Opening Day 2017 [PHOTOS]

Temperatures have dropped, snow has tipped the mountains, and just like that, ski season is upon us...

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First ski resort to open in Canada this weekend! [PHOTOS]

It's official - you'll have somewhere to ski or snowboard this weekend. After receiving 30cm of snow...

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Getting ready for ski season

Now is the time to ramp up the squats, lunges, agility and balance so your legs and mind are ready...

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Knob Hill Cliff Drop at Marmot Basin in Jasper Alberta

Spring skiing dreams come true

We may love our winter skiing, but spring snow can really amp up the fun factor. Places like Marmot...

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Learning to ski at 43: Discover Ski lessons at Snow Valley gets this mom back on the slopes

About 30 years ago, I joined my grade school class on a field trip that altered how I view downhill...

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Castle Mountain

Keepin' it real at Castle

It takes about an hour, I'd say, before the charms of Castle Mountain sink in. After checking into...

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Castle Mountain

Cosy up to Castle Resort: This place is one big love-in

If you're like me, you've probably had a few fantasies about heading south this winter. But I don’'t...

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Castle powder day

Good vibes and skiing all around at family-friendly Castle

“Quirky and in need of some lipstick” is how Jason Crawford, of Castle Mountain describes Castle to...

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