Stories

Love to ski in BC or Alberta? Gear up for your next epic winter adventure! Our stories, researched by some of Canada's top writers, bloggers, and influencers, take you straight to the heart of skiing in Alberta and BC.

They've carved turns, shredded slopes and ventured into backcountry powder to uncover the best ski and snowboard experiences in Alberta and British Columbia. From the perfect ski trip itinerary to winter activities beyond the hill to après-ski gems, we dig deep to give you everything you need for the ultimate ski vacation in Western Canada.

Amp your apres-ski with these epic Alberta, BC winter events for Feb, March

Halfway into the ski season, and things are starting to heat up. February and March winter festivals...

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Powder and people make Smithers ski and stays epic

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Insta-famous TikTok duo the Schwarz brothers take on Smithers, and discover why the ski & stay...

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Don't bury your head in the snow: learn backcountry safety at Avalanche Awareness days

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Avalanche safety is essential for backcountry skiing and riding, and fun too! Check out Avalanche...

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First big snowfall of 2024 brings snowke to mountain West

Winter came charging back this past weekend, blanketing the mountains with snow, including the first...

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Don't F with El Nino: winter 2023-24 forecast, updated

We know, it’s been a weird start to the 2023-24 ski season. So when will we see colder temperatures...

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Edmonton AB FIS Big Air SkiiTour neon fan Jeremy Derksen

Rock 'n' roll weekend with Style Experience, ski resort openings

Snow dances were done, big landings were stomped and ski resorts rocked us into the December groove...

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Snow dance trending, time to get your groove on

HEEEEEY, Macarena! It's on. The snow dance is rippling like a wave across Alberta, BC ski resorts...

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Powder King Ski North BC

Good ski vibes with Spotify, opening days at Powder King, Castle, Fernie

Get back out on the mountain, shred some laps, enjoy some fresh air and apres with friends, get your...

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A skier carving powder on a snow peak

Opening Day Sweepstakes: enter to win lift tickets!

Enter to win 2 adult lift passes, by guessing which Western Canada ski resort will open first. Let's...

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Style Experience Edmonton snowboard big air Riley Main

Alberta, BC winter events to amp your ski stoke

From the Style Experience in Edmonton, to Jasper in January, Banff's Snow Days, Vernon Winter...

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SilverStar nordic Jim Barr Nov 2023

Follow your path to summits as SilverStar nordic, Whistler open

With ten ski areas open across Western Canada as of this past weekend, the season has begun in...

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Starting anew: Sun Peaks and Marmot Basin open for 2023-24

"Happy New Year!!!" Over lunch Flash Gordon and I heard this twice within seconds of sitting down...

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Marmot

Alberta ski resorts get creative with early season terrain

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It's been an interesting start to the 2023-24 ski season, but we're off, with resorts opening in...

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SilverStar ski vacation comes with all the silver linings

Try this, right now: think of a place that only exists in most of our minds—a place, like a snow...

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Lake Louise Ski Area snowboarder opening day 2023-24

Openings at Lake Louise, Norquay, Nakiska bring out local celebs

Opening days draw out the most dedicated shredders and local characters and it’s always a treat to...

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