Stories

Take a minute to scroll through our stories researched by some of Canada's top writers, bloggers and influencers. They have experienced every B.C. and Alberta mountain resort to bring you the latest information on your favourite snow destinations. They explore the runs, glades, and backcountry - and they dig deep to bring you the details about other activities to help you have the best day or ski vacation in B.C. and Alberta.

Fly to Smithers, land in Hudson Bay Mountain powder

“We showed up for the flight in our long johns, winter boots and jackets," Kerri Hunter recalls,...

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Best of ski season 2021-22 in photos, part 2

Part II of our annual winter countdown of the best ski moments in Western Canada as captured through...

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Best of ski season 2021-22 in photos

From the pandemic in 2020-21 to the resurgence of skiing and snowboarding in 2021-22, it's been a...

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Smithers Photographer Spirit North

Stoke change for good with gift of skiing or snowboarding

Olympian Beckie Scott gets great joy out of seeing a group of young people with rosy-cheeked smiles...

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Join our SnowSeekers enews community

We want to send you and a friend skiing, just for joining our enews. Read on for entry details!

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Ski with Santa for festive cheer and deals across Western Canada

Ready for the skiing Santa invasion? Here's where to find good cheer (and deals, too!) this...

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Revelstoke Mountain Resort BC JJ Vinet skier

Get Revystoked with local Revelstoke pow tips

Locals who know the mountain can be your keys to uncovering some of the legendary terrain. In...

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Your Weekend Ski and Stoke Report

DROP EVERYTHING! There's powder everywhere. You know it's good when all the webcams look like the...

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Amp your ski stoke with 2022-23 Alberta, BC winter events

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From the World Cup in Lake Louise to the Banff Beer Fest, The Vernon Winter Carnival or Jasper in...

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Alberta and BC weekly snow report

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Each week we'll catch you up on the latest snowfall and happenings at Alberta and BC ski resorts.

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Snow in the Rockies tips opening day dominoes

It’s happening. Sunshine Village will be Western Canada’s first ski resort to open for the 2022-23...

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2018 Opening Day Kicking Horse

Western Canada Ski Resort Opening Dates 2023-24

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Opening dates for Alberta and BC ski resorts for the 2023-24 season are coming out! Find out when...

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October snowfalls bring November free for alls

We've all heard the saying April showers bring May flowers. But for skiers and snowboarders, October...

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Snow forecast 2022-23: El Niño, La Niña or something else entirely?

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After a big snow year in Western Canada in 2021-22, we’re left with one really big question. Will we...

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

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UPDATED FOR SPRING 2023 — Want to know how to save on skiing and snowboarding in Western Canada? We...

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SNow sept 19 icefields parkway Jeremy Derksen SnowSeekers

More snow hits Western Canada ski resorts as temps dip

From Jasper to Banff this week, a little pre-season tour found me in the snow sooner than expected...

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Marmot Basin in Jasper Alberta

5 pre-season training tips for ski season

How do you physically prepare for ski season? If you haven't thought about pre-season training, now...

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Nitehawk

Ring in the first snow of 2022/23 season with a plan

Here is what you might have missed over the weekend: the first snow falls of the winter 2022-23...

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Indigenous-led, green BC2030 Dares us to Dream

An Indigenous-led Olympic bid could see the return of the Winter Olympics to BC in 2030. To make it...

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Yes, you can still ski this summer

It’s okay, you’re not alone: we want to ski year round, too. While your non-skiing friends may give...

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