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.

Battling for the POW

Kicking Horse plays host to the Helly Hansen Annual Big Mountain Battle at the Horse – an event that...

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Winter is alive and vibrant in JNP

While Marmot Basin is the main player in the park, it’s not the only reason winter users are drawn...

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Ski the Nordic trails of Banff champions

The history of the Widmer family in Banff is rich with Nordic skiing. Read about Sochi Olympic...

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A Nordic adventure to Island Lake Lodge

It was a beautiful warm morning in January as we began our journey to Island Lake Lodge. The journey...

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Slip, sliding away

Most people would rather not drive on an icy road for fear of a white-knuckling experience trying to...

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Maligne Canyon night crawl

A chandelier-strewn silver promenade, a dazzling spectacle of sparkling lights and a chauffeured...

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Vermillion area a sledder's paradise

Why head east to Vermilion and not west to the mountains for snowmobile trails? There are several...

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Return to the slopes after 15 years

Catherine was not stoked for her first private ski school lesson. Nope, no stoking was taking place...

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Family Cup creates familial bond through competition

The only part of Tom Millikan’s face showing was his nose and a little of his cheeks, but none of...

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SnowSeekers celebrates its fifth birthday

For Immediate Release

EDMONTON –Today marks the fifth anniversary of Snow Seekers commitment to...

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#MyJasper Top 5 winter activities

From fat tires to skinny skis, check out Bob Covey's top five winter activites in Jasper.

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Take on Prince George's winter challenge

Around Prince George they have a slogan encouraging out of towners to “Take On PG.” Recently, Doc...

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Powder king helmet

Living up to its name

As Powder King’s chief groomer at Powder King Mountain Resort, the one thing Stephan Malette and his...

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Frozen in time: Book captures beauty of Island Lake Lodge

It's a book that will take you to the moon, with breathtaking photos of Island Lake Lodge.

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Looking for steep and deep?

Castle Mountain is a quiet resort, no frills and no wasted expense on fancy doo-dads.  Everything is...

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