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.

Calgary and the 2026 Winter Olympic Games – Yes?

The 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary created a legacy that would span decades and shape the...

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Whistler Blackcomb snowboarder view Black Tusk

Top picks for summer skiing on the west coast

Arg! It’s mid-June! Will this summer ever end?

Maybe I want to be like Brian Wilson of the Beach...

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Jets keep the WIN in Winnipeg!

What’s flying faster than the Winnipeg Jets? Jet’s-themed merchandise off the shelves of every shelf...

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GAME ON! Winter isn’t over until the Jets bring home the cup!

Going into game seven is nerve-wracking. There is soooo much on the line. Arenas, bars, basements...

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Whistler powder day

Can it get any better? Hell yeah! Its time for spring skiing!

Ya gotta totally love this time of year. More daylight, extended hours for the lifts and its warmer...

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Last days of the season celebrated with style

It’s so hard to talk about the closing dates of the mountain resorts when the snow keeps falling...

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SilverStar sees most snow in 68 years

The Okanagan’s other mega winter resort - Vernons’ SilverStar - is celebrating its 60th birthday...

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Trees

Top tips for tree well safety

Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) is deadly for skiers and snowboarders. Learn tips to keep yourself...

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Castle Mountain

Castle Provincial Park, Alberta’s newest park, is worth the drive

You know your kids are pumped and impressed by the scenery when they’re snapping photos and singing...

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Welcome home your Amazing Olympic Athletes

It’s hard to be humble when you are so proud of the athletes who represented Canada at the 2018...

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Powder at Powder King

Behind the lens with @ApresWheeler at Powder King

Snow was falling heavily as Chris Wheeler pulled into the parking lot at Powder King Ski Resort in...

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Wells

Top 5 reasons to visit Wells in winter

While known for its summer shenanigans, I can assure you Wells, B.C. is most certainly not sleeping...

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Fernie

Fresh tracks in the backcountry is every snow seekers' dream

There is something special about sharing deep untouched snow with your closest friends. It really...

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Castle Mountain

Put Castle Mountain Resort and Pincher Creek on your family’s must-do list

With its rolling prairie hills and mountain views, a recent visit to Pincher Creek and Castle...

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Best Après-Ski Spots Along B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky Corridor

Shredding big mountain slopes all day, playing indoors all night. Along the Sea-to-Sky corridor that...

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