Cypress Hills

Go on an epic full moon snowshoe in one of Canada’s most unique dark sky preserves.

Located in Alberta’s south east, this road trip destination is home to a provincial park that straddles two provinces. This unique landscape is set amid a geological wonder, where you can explore snowshoe trails, go Nordic skiing and visit a ski resort within a hidden valley.

3 ways to support your local ski hill in a pandemic recovery

This year was an amazing ski and snowboard season before it was cut short. Let’s make sure we don't...

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Skiing in Western Canada

Winter 2019-2020: Get in tune for a ‘wild ride’ of snow

You can expect heavier than normal snowfalls for 2019-2020 winter season in western Canada, The Old...

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Cypress Hills

How to spend an awesome winter weekend in Cypress Hills Park

Sun sparkles on snow at the top of the quad chair at Hidden Valley Ski Resort. At 1,400 metres (4...

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Skiing kid

Getting a slope start: Hidden Valley perfect for newbie family of skiers

The fright on my partner Jamie’s face captures it after we’d bundled up and got all our gear on. ‘It...

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Hidden Valley Ski Resort

Hidden Valley is located in the picturesque evergreen forest of the Cypress Hills. The trails are diverse, offering gentle slopes for beginners...

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Hidden Valley vintage

Then and now: Hidden Valley

Forget the last 16,000 years, our story starts back in early 1960s when local residents saw a nearby...

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