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.

Be prepared to be awestruck by Icefields Parkway's wonders

Flanked by craggy cliffs, traversing the headwaters of three major river systems, and teeming with...

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Fernie after hours - nocturnal on the mountain

Paula Worthington spends an early morning with some of the Fernie Alpine Resort night crew and...

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Gear on the go: Lights, camera, music

This week's essential travel gadgets includes headphones with top-quality sound; a light that will...

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The hill that became a mountain

IVERMERE, BC - Ask any seasoned Panorama skier what they remember about the mountain when it opened...

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Official Rules & Regulations

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New Nordic centre - and chocolate - bring crowds to the crosscountry trails at Sun Peaks

KAMLOOPS, BC -  Just imagine 31 kilometres of track set trails in pristine high-country wilderness...

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Three things to keep your travels safer and germ free

This gear review describes the absolute convenience and helpfulness of these three tools: An anti...

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Panorama offers fun for the whole family

Panorama Mountain Resort has worked successfully to make itself even more family-friendly, and...

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Three cheers for cheese fondue

The adventurous Kadane family take in a cheese and chocolate fondue dinner at Panorama's Mile One...

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Vancouver Island bound: Getting there is half the adventure

Getting from point A to B can be just as fulfilling as the adventure that awaits at the end of the...

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Sun Peaks provides peak training for ski teams

Caledon Ski Club may be 70 kilometres northwest of Toronto, but for two weeks in early December the...

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Hinton still has a bit of magic left under its winter hat

HINTON, AB - The Family Day weekend saw a flurry of winter fun in Hinton, but the Hinton Magic...

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Pow aplenty for the masses

KIMBERLEY, B.C. - Kimberley’s laid-back ski town vibe, down to earth locals and heavy-hitting resort...

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Gear and gadgets to keep you looking good

The gear featured in this review is all about travelling and adventuring in style. From the highly...

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Keeping love aflame on the frozen lake

While icefishing may not seem like a glamorous romantic getaway, all a couple needs is a warm fire...

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