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.

Skiing in powder

Backcountry brilliance at Castle Mountain

Castle Mountain Resort, tucked away in the southwest corner of Alberta, has a lot of secrets. If you...

Read more

Photo of the Day: Jan. 16, 2012

If you crave the backcountry, be smart about it. Get some training. If you've had some training...

Read more

CAA and CMR Avalanche Awareness Days at Castle Mountain

Be smart. Get some training. If you're heading into the backcountry, don't do it without some good...

Read more

Photo of the Day: Jan. 12, 2012

The helmet says it all...

Read more

Avalanche Awareness Day promotes snow safety at Mt. Washington

MT. WASHINGTON — To promote avalanche awareness and provide basic education on snow safety, Mount...

Read more

School House rocks at Marmot Basin

Marmot Basin has become a great place for people to take their young kids to learn how to ski or...

Read more

Marmot Basin's hometown charm keeps bringing shredders back

Sterling Todd Keys returns "home" to Marmot Basin and is happy to find that it delivers another...

Read more
Sunset at Kicking Horse

Kicking Horse River Lodge: luxury feel, hostel vibe

GOLDEN, BC — After a day of shredding at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, barely able to climb a set...

Read more
Kicking Horse powder

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort: The Champagne Capital?

GOLDEN, BC ? Waking up to fresh snow is one of the greatest feelings in the world, but it's doubly...

Read more

Castle Mountain Chalets offers a great stay for Lake Louise travellers

Castle Mountain Chalets is a saving grace after a full day of skiing or hiking, where travellers can...

Read more

BC resident re-discovers Lake Louise Ski Area

A year of heavy, Pacific Northwest snow had left Sterling Todd Keys longing for the Rockies and the...

Read more

Photo of the Day: Jan. 9, 2012

A killer photo taken from the peak of the Knob, at Jasper's Marmot Basin.

Read more

Photo of the Day: Jan. 3, 2012

If you’re looking to get your riding fix and save some dineros at the same time, Kokanee...

Read more

Photo of the Day: Dec. 23, 2011

Santa has a special meaning in the hearts of all of us this time of year, but did you know Santa is...

Read more

Photo of the Day: Dec. 22, 2011

There's nothing better than a day (or two!) on the hill with a friend.

Read more