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.

SilverStar gets SEISMIC with big, 10-day spring skiing party

Spring skiing and parties make SilverStar the place to be for 10 days this spring, with headliners...

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Fernie BC Kyle Hamilton Ktunaxa skier powder

How to ski & snowboard BC, with over 40 BC ski areas to choose from

With 13 major BC ski resorts and a total of 44 different ski areas to choose from, skiing and...

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Get the ultimate Sun Peaks Nordic skiing experience with local trail tips

Connect to Sun Peaks' Nordic skiing scene, with trail tips from local skiers who know their stuff. 

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Hot take: skiing with backpack speakers, airpods is OK—with limits

Backpack speakers get a bad rap from many skiers and snowboarders. But we're not the fun police, so...

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Spring is served at Sun Peaks Resort

DJs on snow and fun races on the slopes are all waiting at Sun Peaks Spring Snow Fest, within one of...

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Jasper Marmot

Multi-passes, discount cards and other ways to save on skiing

SPRING UPDATE  Spring is the best time to buy your passes, at the lowest prices of the year. Early...

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Spring skiing: the ultimate snow seekers’ survival manual

Get spring skiing in Alberta and BC with all the info on spring events, snow conditions, ski resort...

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Powder daze fuels spring skiing craze across Western Canada

IT'S STILL SNOWING! The time to get it is now. And we've got contests to help fuel your spring...

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Spring Break is ON: more snow in Alberta, BC feeds March metre Madness

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Resorts across BC and Alberta reported amounts as high as 64cm in 24hours, since Sunday morning. And...

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Seven of Alberta and BC's best après-ski dishes

From cinnamon buns to loaded nachos, discover the tastiest ski lodge eats across BC and Alberta...

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Ski the change in Jasper: expert terrain tips, spring skiing events & deals for skiing Marmot Basin

Combine epic terrain with a big slate of spring skiing events and après parties, and you’ve got...

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Alberta & BC ski resort closing dates 2024-25

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How long will Alberta and BC ski resorts be open for the 2024-25 season? We've got 2025 closing...

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How to ski and snowboard Alberta, from Canadian Rockies to foothills and valleys

Skiing and snowboarding in Alberta includes iconic mountain destinations in Banff and Jasper, but...

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Skiing's "secret societies" and how to join them

My confession: I've belonged to an exclusive skiing club now for 20 years, and it's opened up the...

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Powder King BC Marty Clemens

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Your 2-minute newsletter for stoke, fresh tracks and après hacks connecting thousands of skiers and...

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