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BANFF, AB — Weather forecasters say the enduring La Niña effect could deliver yet another season of relentless, deep powder to Sunshine Village and the Banff area.
Read MoreSUNSHINE VILLAGE, AB – For years I have been riding what locals call “The Shine”. I thought I had it all figured out, that I knew where most of the secret stashes were to this destination about an hour from Calgary. On a recent visit I was lucky enough to get out for some turns with Blair Ariss, a 20-year local who helped me unlock some of the best and brightest opportunities at one of Banff’s three mountains.
Read MoreBANFF, AB — When it’s this early in the season and you can score runs like we did last weekend up at Sunshine, it’s all setting the stage for an epic season ahead.
Read MoreBANFF, AB — Well what can I say. Sunshine Village just never seems to disappoint! But who would be disappointed in mid-May strapped to a snowboard? I certainly can’t think of anyone.
Read MoreBANFF, AB — Even just standing at the lip of it is intimidating. Sunshine Village’s Delirium Dive is infamous amoungst skiers and snowboarders across Canada, and it’s only one of three free ride zones here – the other two being Wild West and Silver City.
Read MoreBANFF, AB — The history of Sunshine Village, found in one of the world’s most recognized parks – Canada’s Banff National – is a storied one. In the early 20s Sunshine Meadows, which is now home to Sunshine Village, had been a popular camping spot.
Read MoreBANFF, AB — November 19 is the earliest I have ever been out on my snowboard. After a long summer of anticipation I was back on the slopes, cleansing the soul with some crisp mountain air and the incredible views of the Canadian Rockies – and Mother Nature had provided her own present in the form of 11 centimetres of snow over night.
Read MoreBANFF, AB — It’s mid-April and 24º C. I’m wearing the legal limit for clothing, and drinking my beer as fast as I can so it doesn’t get disgustingly warm. Where am I? Honolulu? Nope. Puerto Vallarta? Nuh uh. Believe it or not, I’m sitting on the deck outside of Mad Trapper’s Saloon at the base of Sunshine Village.
Read MoreBANFF, AB – For me, scoring powder shots in May is better than any other time of the season. When all your classmates or colleagues have long since hung up their skis or boards for the season, you're walking back on campus or into the office sportin’ a perma grin and goggle tan.
Read MoreBANFF AB — It’s funny how I get the butterflies, a little nervous to be on the snow. Me! I have been a snowboarder for over eight years now, but I grew up a skier, so once in a while I get to put on the sticks and head out for ski.
Read MoreBANFF, AB — This season has really gotten off to an epic start and with big snow dumps early this season, it means everyone has lots of snow to play in or with, including the terrain park team at Sunshine Village.
Read MoreSnowSeekers takes a look at Sunshine Village with the help of local Blair Ariss. Blair has been a banff local for the past 20 years and if anyone knows their way around the town and hill, it's him.
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Total snowfall so
far this season:
10046 cm