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.

Skier holding skis looking down the barrel Dax Justin

Opening day checklist for ski season

Less than 100 days until the season hits... time to start getting ready. 

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RED Mountain Resort Rossland BC Dave Heath powder skier Ultimate Trip

Why RED Mountain is a natural selection, in five photos

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With RED Mountain announced as the only Canadian location for YETI Natural Selection Tour 2024, pro...

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New Marmot Basin knob quad loading area under construction

What’s up with Marmot Basin’s Knob Quad chair expansion

On October 24, Marmot Basin released a new video of work to date, along with announcing that...

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Late October Pacific storm blankets Vancouver to Rockies

Early this week a storm blew in off the Pacific, blanketing ski resorts from Vancouver to the...

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Skier at RED Mountain, Rossland BC photo Ashley Voikin

Shred legendary RED Mountain with the Ultimate Trip

If you’re looking to strike white gold on the slopes, follow the miners, the shredders and the Red...

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Gear up, we are on winter's doorstep

Over a two day span, Oct 17 - 18, Sunshine, Big White, Kicking Horse, Whistler and now Lake Louise...

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Skiing glades Powder King BC Marty Clemens

Snow forecast 2023-24: El Niño returns

Plan your Western Canada ski trips with our winter snow forecast for 2023-24 for Alberta, BC and...

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Ready to GNAR?! New dates, new snow for Rockies, West Coast

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Snow, snow everywhere, as SilverStar, Sunshine, Whistler, Whitewater, Revy, Big White and Mt. Baldy...

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Snow alert: winter ahead as AB, BC ski areas report snow

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The snow gods are smiling on Alberta and BC ski resorts this week! Winter is on its way back, with...

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Early snow in Lake Louise, Rockies cues snow stoke

It's the time of year when snow alerts pops back up into our feed! Snow is back in the mountains...

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Cool off with fall 2023 ski movie trailers

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Snow is starting to fall, ski resorts are announcing opening dates and the ski movie trailers are...

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Up your thrills with summer activities at Alberta, BC mountain resorts

Looking for alpine thrills, off ski season? Alberta and BC mountain resorts have been upping their...

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Does snow in June mean skiing soon?

Juneuary is real across Alberta and BC this past few, and we’ve got a roundup of a few shots to keep...

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Second annual Easter ski quiz

Secret spots on ski hills and cool local trivia form the basis of this ski-themed "Easter egg" hunt...

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Marmot Basin opens new Knob Chair for 2024

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For many years, the expert terrain in Marmot Cirque remained closed, something we could only dream...

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