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.

2015 - Opening Dates

The 2015 ski season is soon upon us. Check out the opening dates for resorts in western Canada.

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That's a wrap

So many days, so many hotels/resorts and so much delicious pow. Would I ever go on a trip like this...

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The Rocky Mountain Road Tour: Whistler Blackcomb

616 km is what separated us from Vancouver, without doubt it was the longest leg of our trip. We had...

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Kinosoo Ridge

A family resort, in every sense of the word

COLD LAKE, AB — Without heading West towards the Rockies, the search for a ski hill in rural Alberta...

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Kinosoo Ridge: a snow resort with heart

EDMONTON, AB — Anyone with money can build a ski hill. They can install lifts, create runs, and fill...

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The Rocky Mountain Road Tour Day 08/09/10: Whistler Blackcomb

After another delicious breakfast served up from the fine people at The Ram’s Head Inn at the base...

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Castle Mountain's Top 10 Runs: #10 - North Road

The North Road is a Castle Mountain classic in every sense, starting with the functional...

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On the Road to Nelson, BC: Photo Blog

Check out these amazing photos of Nelson BC
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Family Day weekend at Marmot Basin

SnowSeekers' youngest correspondent, Zoe Kruschke, rips up Marmot Basin during Family Day weekend.

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Revelstoke Mountain Resort provides a "Top 3 Powder Day"

Everything was on schedule after we left Lake Louise late yesterday afternoon. Ahead of us was a 3.5...

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Day Four - Revelstoke Mountain Resort

The Revelstoke Sandman Inn served up some delicious beds, perfect after a long day on the slopes of...
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Day Three - Skiing and Riding at Lake Louise

Creeping out of my delightfully comfortable bed in my great room in the Lake Louise Inn at 6 am, I...
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Lake Louise Inn offers up some great hospitality

Day 2 of our 10-day mountain adventure began at the Bear’s Paw Bakery in beautiful Jasper, Alberta...

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The Rocky Mountain Road Tour Day 02/03: Lake Louise

In the summer months, the stretch of road from Jasper to Lake Louise is one of the most scenic...

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Day One - Boarding at Jasper's Marmot Basin

So far so good. With Morgan Page pumping through the super sweet sound system of our Acura ZDX, we...
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