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.

Castle Mountain AB skiing Nick Nault Snowseekers

Castle spring skiing and après events go wild west

Frothing with spring vibes, epic shows and big comps, Castle Mountain Resort knows how to throw a...

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Two skiers at Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta

Five top Lake Louise runs to get your shred on

With 1,700 hectares of skiable terrain spread across four mountain faces and boasting 164 named runs...

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Nakiska AB newskiab Cong Peter ski cat track Jeremy Derksen

Spring into skiing at Nakiska

Peter Wong and Cong Tran are swooping wide ski turns down the bunny hill at Nakiska Ski Area. For...

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Lac La Biche Alberta sledding Beaver Lake Jeremy Derksen

Vintage snowmobiling inspires retro fun, nostalgia

Sitting on the seat of a stalled 1980 Ski-Doo Citation, somewhere in the boreal forest between two...

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Five SilverStar Runs with a Silver Lining

The Doc is in: at SilverStar, where he's spent time embedded at the resort, getting to know the best...

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Kinosoo elevates winter fun for all generations

Kaitlyn Engler stands on the hill at Kinosoo Ridge Resort overlooking Cold Lake, watching her girls...

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You’re gonna heart Powder King Mountain Resort

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Being in the north takes a warm heart to journey you through to the other side of Powder King's...

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Hudson Bay Mountain ski pro serves up Smithers local tips

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SnowSeekers correspondent and ski pro Claire Challen makes her home base at Hudson Bay Mountain in...

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Snow Photo of the Week

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Hero moments, happy times and appie times, if it's in the snow we love to celebrate it. That's why...

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Get local trail tips for Swan Hills snowmobiling, Golden Triangle access

Local sledders Mel and Dale Tonsi, members of the Swan Hills Snow-Goers, show writer Timothy Fowler...

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Wells BC meadows Wells Winter Carnival

Wells BC is a Winter Wonders Factory

Think Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory, substitute out the snow for chocolate and welcome to the next...

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Fox Creek AB Golden Triangle snowmobile Paul Lavoie SnowSeekers

Sled Fox Creek from town to trail on the Golden Triangle

When you sled in Fox Creek you almost never need to get off your ride, but with great views, food...

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Whitecourt AB snowmobiling Golden Triangle Paul Lavoie

Snowmobiling in Whitecourt connects generations in Golden Triangle experience

“I started sledding with a soother in my mouth,” said Jayce Turcotte. Both he and his brother Jaren...

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Find skiing soul at Troll Resort

Since the early days of mail delivery by sled dog, Troll Ski Resort has had a unique winter vibe...

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Five ways to score winter gold in Quesnel

Are you ready to find solid gold this winter? Welcome to Quesnel BC, a city that sits at the start...

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