Northern British Columbia

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Communities like Smithers and Quesnel are packed with winter adventures, from Hudson Bay Mountain Resort (rent a slopeside cabin) to Murray Ridge in Fort St. James, where you can snowshoe around the historic fort. Troll Ski Resort near Wells, BC, offers backcountry thrills with WhiteGold Adventures, making it a must for anyone looking to ski BC.

And don’t miss Powder Town, just two hours north of Prince George, where legendary powder awaits. Powder King Resort is famous for its powder turns that send snow flying over your head. Pair that with a snowshoe trek through northern BC’s enchanting Ancient Forest, and you’ve got the makings of an unforgettable ski road trip. Check out the stories below for tips and inspiration!

Murray Ridge Fort St James

The soul of skiing is more than alive and well in pretty much the geographical centre of British...

As you ride the chairlift to the top of your favourite run, are you thinking about the fresh tracks...

Powder at Powder King

Snow was falling heavily as Chris Wheeler pulled into the parking lot at Powder King Ski Resort in...

Wells

While known for its summer shenanigans, I can assure you Wells, B.C. is most certainly not sleeping...

A city shaped by the Skeena River, Terrace is a wildly raw and beautiful place. Freshwater rivers...

Stewart BC

Stewart, B.C., the single name and two letters following make me giddy just thinking about finally...

Smithers

Snow banks taller than myself line the streets of Smithers, a sure sign that this incredible snow...

Troll Resort

A timeless log lodge and matching nearby cabins adorn the base of Troll Resort. The authenticity of...

Barkerville

The winding mountainous road comes to an end at Barkerville, but this is not where the adventure...

Quesnel downtown

Hikes at Pinnacles Provincial Park, a stroll on the Riverwalk, a concert at the Occidental, a cup of...

A region carved by the immense power of the ocean, awe-inspiring glaciers and a hidden fault line...

Smithers backcountry skiing

Smithers is known for its epic amounts of snow, but what some people might not know is just how darn...

Hudson Bay Mountain

Ski history and heritage is alive and well in B.C. because the resorts are home to a thriving...

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...

Snow at shames

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

Smithers backcountry skiing

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