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.

Then and now: history of Mount Norquay

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The history of Mount Norquay and its namesake is one of curious ambitions. Back in 1887 or ‘88, the...

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Canada's First Ever Mappy Hour

PAULA WORTHINGTON

Some liken it to the night before Christmas. There’s that sense of anticipation in...

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Then and now: Nakiska

When Calgary won the bid in 1983 to host the 1988 Winter Olympics, Mount Sparrowhawk and Mount Shark...

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Whistler

Then and now: Whistler Blackcomb

It’s fun to watch people as they step into the PEAK 2 PEAK gondola at Whistler Blackcomb for the...

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Whistler opening - by the numbers

It’s T-minus 28 days until Whistler Blackcomb’s opening day and Adam Francis likens the countdown to...

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Castle SnowSeekers TELUS TV

Castle Mountain is an amazing hidden gem found in Alberta. Watch these videos and start planning...

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Edmonton Ski Club Vintage

A lesson in momentum

Jeremy sees just how important community or “feeder” hills are: to young skiers and families, to...

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Lake Louise AB Lake Louise Ski Resort ski lesson lodge of ten peaks

Then and now: The Lake Louise Ski Resort

Back in the “old days,” as in the late 1800s, when travelling by train was the hip way for the...

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Then and now: Castle Mountain

The southwest corner of Alberta is known for two things. Crazy winds called Chinooks and snow. A...

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Lifetime pals sow the seeds of The Challenge

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Alpine Canada’s Greg Scott and his pal Ted Allsopp were on a chairlift comparing notes...

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Let this man's epic ski adventure inspire you

Ted Allsopp has a passion for skiing that inspired him to do something most western Canadian skiers...

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Welcome to ZenSeekers: Where health, wellness and happiness intersect

Our objective is to bring our readers and followers stories about people and places that will...
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Cranbrook is your Powder Highway basecamp

The ultimate trail map has 8 ski resorts and dozens of heli, cat and Nordic playgrounds.

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Meet the Author: Sage McBride

Meet our SnowSeekers authors and contributors.
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Meet the Author: Stephanie Knaak

Meet our SnowSeekers authors and contributors.
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