British Columbia

Winter in British Columbia is pure adventure—home to world-famous BC skiing destinations like Whistler Blackcomb, Big White, and SilverStar, as well as local-favourite spots like Powder King and Troll, where uncrowded slopes and deep powder awaits. But, show, don’t tell, right? 

Picture skiing the longest t-bar in North America at Murray Ridge. Shredding metre deep powder on a Powder King storm day. Gliding down the slopes with a view of the ocean from Mount Washington Ski Resort. Soaking in steamy Kootenay Hot Springs near SilverStar Ski Resort with snowflakes falling around you. Or gliding across the snowy trails on Big White’s all-time famous dog sled ride.

And it's not just skiing and snowboarding! British Columbia invites you to savour the winter season with activities that range from cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking to après-ski spots and outdoor festivals that light up the winter nights. 

Ready for BC ski and snowboard adventures?

Dive into our BC stories for the top spots, local secrets, and every thrilling way to ski in BC– showcasing the best of the province from the iconic to the unexpected.

Skiing at Troll

Hot chocolate, fresh snow in the face and magical turns all day. Think this sounds too dreamy to be...

Northern BC is home to ski resorts, big and small, that all fly low on the radar, including Powder King, Troll Mountain and Hudson Bay Mountain. But their biggest cachet is their stashes of amazing...

Apres at Shames Mountain

Driving into Shames Mountain Ski Area, you get the true sense that this is a downhome, mom and pop...

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

Whistler Blackcomb

Ever wonder how Whistler Blackcomb got its name? It's a cool story that reaches way back into the...

Night crowd at Whistler

Ski resort intimacy is all about the secret stashes, those pockets of hard-to-find snow that’s...

Nancy Greene

Who better to glean spring-skiing tips from than Olympic champion Nancy Greene?

Joey at Baldy Mountain Resort

It’s not every day you meet a guy named Snowy Joey and ski perfect glades wearing a personalized...

Snow at shames

Big, deep and kind take on a new meaning here. Cool vibes draw you into Shames Mountain Ski Area...

Skiing at Panorama

I was pumped to head to the Purcell Mountains in southeastern B.C. It would be a fitting end to my B...

Kimberley Alpine Resort

Kimberley Alpine Resort is well known as a family oriented ski hill, so naturally I didn't...

Red Mountain

I've spent 15 years documenting the ski industry in Western Canada and during that time, I've...

Smithers backcountry skiing

Peaks soar above. Snow piles up above car rooflines, and terrain for backcountry touring stretches...

Sunset at Hudson Bay Mountain

After witnessing and shooting one of the most stunning sunrises of my life from the peak of Hudson...

Hudson Bay Mountain

This leg of our SkiNorthBC expedition brought us to a little place called Smithers, located in...

Highway in Northern BC

Shames Mountain is a little bit different than most ski hills I've skied in my life. Unlike most...

Terrace airport

Our SkiNorthBC Expedition kicked off in Terrace, B.C. But before I even landed, I got some insights...

Skiing Hudson Bay

The Bulkley River flows through the valley, looking down on Smithers, B.C., from the slopes of...