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.

Earliest ski season openings ever: a look back at Alberta, BC ski history

While we wait for ski resorts to reveal their cards, have a look back at these historic early...

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SnowSeekers Season 15 Look Back

We asked the SnowSeekers community to share some favourite moments from the past season. The stoke...

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Spring skiing, a break from the ordinary AKA never a dull moment

One minute you’re shredding pow, the next you’re soaking up sun on the patio—yes, spring skiing has...

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Skiing road trips tie in epic snow, après, spring festival vibes

Did somebody say road trip?! Hit the road for spring skiing adventures that will send your season...

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March Metre Madness hits Alberta, BC ski resorts

Western Canada ski resorts have been absolutely pummelled with fresh snow of late. Nearly two metres...

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Castle Mountain Feb 26 2024 Alan Heidel Photo

Winter EXPLODES on Canadian Rockies, BC interior in sudden return

Sunday fun-day and powder Monday made their snowy appearances across the Rockies and into BC this...

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Snow Valley Muriel Watterworth Alex Mickelson

Ninety-nine and still skiing fine

Is skiing the fountain of youth? Meet a ripping crew spanning ages 2 - 99 years old, pursuing skiing...

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Join the Troll ski family, three generations plus deep

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Troll Mountain Resort has become a second home where families and friends can connect for fun on the...

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Marmot Basin Japer Alberta skier mountain view Jeremy Derksen

Super bowl of snow makes swift changes to AB/BC skiing scene

While you were watching Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl, snow in the 20 - 30cm range blanketed...

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HOT TAKE: snowboarding is easier

I'm a lifelong skier but in the last year, I learned to love snowboarding like I never had before...

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On Dzilh Yez (Hudson Bay Mountain, Smithers), skiing and Indigenous culture intersect

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Dzilh Yez, Witsuwit’en territory (Smithers BC) — Skiing as a form of reconciliation is underway at...

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Wells BC at the summit Ember Harper SnowSeekers Ember Harper

Snowshoe through past, present, future in Quesnel, Wells

For time immemorial, the Lhtako Dene First Nation, and the Lhtako Dene and Xat’sūll First Nations...

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Powderking BC Liftline Ember Harper Snowseekers

Deep days at Powder King are the life #pkallday

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Once you've experienced the #pkallday life, you may never want to leave. "There is no way I am...

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Go north for Nordic on growing Quesnel-Wells cross-country ski trail network

Trail expansion and new huts developed by the Wells and Area Trails Society (WATS) and Cariboo Ski...

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Ski the SilverSun: SilverStar to Sun Peaks on a BC ski road trip

A BC ski road trip connecting SilverStar Mountain Resort to Sun Peaks Resort serves up powder...

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