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.

Ladies get pampered at Nakiska Ski Area this winter with the return of Ladies Day

KANANASKIS, AB — This Ladies Only event runs in February and March and includes bus transportation...

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Banff to host Canada's Coolest School Trip

BANFF, AB — A national contest created to engage students, teachers and parents across Canada in...

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Looking to horse around?

GOLDEN, BC — For years Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has provided snow seekers with some pretty epic...

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Opening Day at Lake Louise just the tip of the iceberg

CALGARY, AB — Any day on the mountain with people of the same mind is a good day.

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Opening Day at Sunshine Village now targeted for Nov. 18

“We have the cold temperatures and snow is sticking,” says Doug Firby, Director of Communications...

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Mount Norquay opening November 5, 2011

BANFF, AB — Mt. Norquay, Banff’s best closest ski resort, will be opening its doors for the season...

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Lake Louise ready for Opening Day Nov. 5

CALGARY, AB – The Lake Louise Ski Area will once again be one of the first ski areas to open in...

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Winterstart World Cup women's downhill - Dec. 2-4

LAKE LOUISE, AB — Lake Louise hosts the world’s finest female Alpine skiers as they race for a spot...

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FIS Men's Downhill - Nov. 26-27

LAKE LOUISE, AB — Lake Louise welcomes the world’s top alpine skiers for the inaugural event of the...

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Nakiska, Calgary's closest ski area, opens October 29, 2011

KANANASKIS, AB - Calgary’s closest ski resort, Nakiska Ski Area, made skiing history by being the...

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Canada's earliest opening day?

PRINCE GEORGE, BC — In terms of  openings, Albertans are spoiled, with most of the major...

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Evolve Ski & Snowboard Cross Club to be bigger, better in 2011/12

LAKE LOUISE, AB — The progression of ski & snowboard cross (SSX) in this country is startling...

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How to ... dryland train for the snow season

With the mornings having that crisp chill in the air it is clear that the seasons are changing. How...

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1st Annual Calgary SnowFest

Friday, November 4, 2011 to Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Canada Olympic Park

Calgary SnowFest 2011

WinSport Canada and...

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Still time to get your 2011-12 Seasons Pass at sale rate

BANFF, AB — Sunshine has extended the deadline on its season pass sale until Oct. 15. That means...

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