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.

Skiing Hudson Bay

Slopes and snow that will make your spirits soar

The Bulkley River flows through the valley, looking down on Smithers, B.C., from the slopes of...

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Shames powder

Skiing into the wild

Imagine using the beautiful wilds of northern British Columbia’'s winter as your laboratory. For a...

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Lake Louise

Best jump, run, day ever on skis.

I was skiing with a friend who is has confidence to jump off any precipice. Me? My skis have always...

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Backcountry skiing

Powder skiing a dream come true in northern B.C.

Chances are you’ve seen the beer commercials in which contest winners are flown into a magical land...

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Castle Mountain

Keepin' it real at Castle

It takes about an hour, I'd say, before the charms of Castle Mountain sink in. After checking into...

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Troll Resort

Troll Resort steals my heart with fresh snow and friendly people

When I heard I was going to ski a mountain resort mysteriously named “‘Troll,” I knew this place was...

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Big white village

Meeting the snow ghosts of Big White

I'd heard that Big White Ski Resort was known for having the "Best Snow in North America," well at...

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mountain at Sun Peaks

Steal away to this village for unexpected moments

My first visit to Sun Peaks, Canada's second largest ski area was one of the coolest experiences I...

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Castle Mountain

Cosy up to Castle Resort: This place is one big love-in

If you're like me, you've probably had a few fantasies about heading south this winter. But I don’'t...

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Quesnel downtown

Discovering the Cariboo, 72 Hours in Quesnel

As we drove into the region of Quesnel I had no idea what to expect. It was my first time here, but...

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Sun Peaks Resort

Stress-free and easy, Sun Peaks maximizes your slope and trail time

As Canada's 2nd Largest Ski Area, Sun Peaks Resort has loads to offer the winter visitor from the...

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Big White climbing

The Big White Full Mountain Experience

"It's so soft", says a newly arrived Australian couple in unison as they touch snow for the first...

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Skiing in Barkerville

Feel the Powder rush of Barkerville

Barkerville along British Columbia's Highway 26 is lined with gold, literally.

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Smithers Horn

Cultured in the mountains of Smithers BC

Here in Northern British Columbia there's a craft ski maker and one of the world’s top musicians who...

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Wells folks

Ski your way into Wells B.C. for bliss and a simple life

If you've ever been to an end-of-the-road town, you know they're always a bit different.

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