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.

Knob Hill Cliff Drop at Marmot Basin in Jasper Alberta

Spring skiing dreams come true

We may love our winter skiing, but spring snow can really amp up the fun factor. Places like Marmot...

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Spring festivals and events draw in the crowds at B.C's mountain resorts

The last few weeks have been amazing for B.C.'s ski resorts. Heaps of fresh snow have piled up to...

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Snow and snowboarder

High, low, corn, and snirt. What's that got to do with snow?

There is a saying that the Inuit have at least 50 words to describe snow. That statement stretches...

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Night crowd at Whistler

Spring flings - from patio pals to fly rods are jumping in Whistler

Ski resort intimacy is all about the secret stashes, those pockets of hard-to-find snow that’s...

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Nancy Greene

Nancy knows

Who better to glean spring-skiing tips from than Olympic champion Nancy Greene?

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Joey at Baldy Mountain Resort

'Snowy' Joey brings a vibrant pulse back to Baldy

It’s not every day you meet a guy named Snowy Joey and ski perfect glades wearing a personalized...

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Snow at shames

Shredding it up backcountry style at Shames

Big, deep and kind take on a new meaning here. Cool vibes draw you into Shames Mountain Ski Area...

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Skiing at Panorama

AHHH...Nothing beats a ski and soak at Radium Hot Springs

I was pumped to head to the Purcell Mountains in southeastern B.C. It would be a fitting end to my B...

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Kimberley Alpine Resort

Kimberley isn't just for families, it's for powder enthusiasts and explorers, too

Kimberley Alpine Resort is well known as a family oriented ski hill, so naturally I didn't...

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Red Mountain

Ski BC for the ride of your life

I've spent 15 years documenting the ski industry in Western Canada and during that time, I've...

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Smithers backcountry skiing

Backcountry variety pack: Hankin-Evelyn a community run snow playground for all abilities

Peaks soar above. Snow piles up above car rooflines, and terrain for backcountry touring stretches...

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Sunset at Hudson Bay Mountain

Hudson Bay Mountain cabin community leads an enviable life

After witnessing and shooting one of the most stunning sunrises of my life from the peak of Hudson...

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Hudson Bay Mountain

72 Hours in Smithers with Dax Justin

This leg of our SkiNorthBC expedition brought us to a little place called Smithers, located in...

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Highway in Northern BC

Shames Mountain: A ski hill for the people

Shames Mountain is a little bit different than most ski hills I've skied in my life. Unlike most...

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Terrace airport

72 hours in Terrace with Dax Justin

Our SkiNorthBC Expedition kicked off in Terrace, B.C. But before I even landed, I got some insights...

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