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.

2018 Opening Day Kicking Horse

Happy 2018 opening day, Kicking Horse!

Golden, BC – It was a chilly start to the 2018 opening day at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, but the...

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Western Canadian holiday ski guide

When it comes to crossing the outdoor winter enthusiast off your gift list, there’s no shortage of...

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Groomer

Don’t just thank the snow gods… thank the groomers too

Golden, B.C. – As the rest of the patrons at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort drove the dark road back...

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Big White

Big White Opening Weekend (pictorial)

Temperatures have dropped, snow has topped the mountains and just like that, ski season is upon us...

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Let Nitehawk set you up for your life’s adventure

Grande Prairie, AB – Closing in on 60 years of serving the communities which surround it, Nitehawk...

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Bonnyville

Kinosoo Ridge feeds a hub of ski culture in Cold Lake

Cold Lake, AB – You have to love alpine fans. Nothing will deter them, not even living on the...

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Another weekend of mountain openings

It's another fantastic weekend for slope fans as Marmot Basin opened today and tomorrow, we can say...

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Winter is here: Opening day in Alberta

It’s official! Winter is here and ski season has started in Western Canada and everyone is smiling...

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Eddie the Eagle lands in Calgary to show his support for the Calgary 2026 bid

When Eddie the Eagle (Michael Edwards) finished last in both his ski jumping events in the 1988...

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Wake Up Calgary! Rise to the #Calgary2026 Occasion

You know this topic is trending around the world eh? The world is watching, so why don’t we harness...

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Take advantage of children's discount ski programs and save

Ever since that little bundle of joy came into your life, you’ve been dreaming of the day you can...

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Skiing

Move to the Mountain

Does the latest round of snow fall have you fired up? Last week’s legendary snow falls across the...

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Sensible ski boot shopping: It's all about comfort, fit and warmth

This year, my pre-spring break shopping did not include buying a new bikini for a beach holiday, but...

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Why the topic of 2026 is important for every Calgarian

A generation after the 1988 Olympics transformed Calgary, its citizens are debating whether to bid...

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Calgary’s 2026 Games don’t have to break the bank

A generation after the 1988 Olympics transformed Calgary, its citizens are debating whether to bid...

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