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.

Making Tracks, Snowshoeing at Manning Park

Making my own tracks on a guided snowshoe tour with knowledgeable Manning Park Resort guide Janja...

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Paradise Awaits the Naughty or Nice at SilverStar Mountain Resort

They’re known as the Naughty Neighbours. You might notice this gaggle of adventure-minded folks who...

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An exhilarating day in the sky and on the slopes

Gather your friends for a quick winter escape that will have them gazing at frozen waterfalls...

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Baldy is back, putting grins on everyone's face from townfolk to skiers and boarders

On the first weekend in December I walked into Home Hardware, an Osoyoos landmark since 1942, and...

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Our 4 simple tips for the best festive ski hill holiday

If you are planning to hit the slopes this festive season, make sure to read this SnowSeekers guide...

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How to take ski and snowboard photos on your smartphone

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As opening days for mountain resorts across Western Canada start to roll in, our...

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Blake Crocker skiing Big White snow ghosts, photo Gavin Crawford

You're praying to the wrong snow god

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Ullr is widely known by many snow seekers as the God of Snow but a deeper look at Norse mythology...

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Opening Day Checklist

It won't be long before your local resort or ski hill opens for the season – are you ready? 

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The community that saved Mount Baldy

This is a story of the community that kept its heritage alive and while you reading this story, I...

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Sunshine Village opens

Sunshine Village has opened it's doors to the public for it's earliest opening in 30 years! Four...

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Sunshine Village first to open

Banff, Alberta, Canada- Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort will be the first resort in Canada...

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9 Hacks Every SnowSeeker Should Know

When buying a hotel/ski package, many resorts offer a “free” day of skiing on the arrival day. If...

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The Fourth Phase Gives You Wings

Red Bull and legendary snowboarder Travis Rice’s new film project The Fourth Phase, made its...
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2016 Opening Dates

We can all feel it as the mornings and nights become chillier, and the mountaintops become dusted...

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Snow in Western Canada

A monumental occurrence just happened: the first snow of the season fell on many of our favourite...

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