Don't get fooled by these ski resort April Fool's Day pranks

Jeremy Derksen

We love a good joke and so do many of Western Canada’s ski resorts. This season has seen ski resorts getting extra creative with their social media, and April Fool's Day was no exception. Here are some of the best we found on this silly day.

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Okay, now let's get real for a sec. Yes, we saw some jokes going around, but it was also a big weekend for spring skiing parties and events. 

Now is the time to get caught up on seasonal events, as the season carries that funky April energy through the final weeks of the season.


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No kidding here, the first weekend of this 2-week spring skiing party kicked off in style.


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