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.

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Smithers: the cross-country capital of the north?

SMITHERS, BC — It’s fair to say that any snow seeker looks for opportunities to “get off the beaten...

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Smithers serves with a smile

SMITHERS, BC ? When you're in Smithers and are looking for some good food with good people, stop at...

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Another perfect day in Fairmont

FAIRMONT, BC — In just under two seasons in Western Canada the Fairmont Family Ski Area has become a...

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Shop local, even when buying gear

EDMONTON, AB ? For me, buying new gear is always stressful. New gear is a considerable investment...

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An unexpected stay at the Best Western

REVELSTOKE, BC – If I had a dollar for every time I heard “Oh … that was unexpected” during my...

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VIDEO: Whistler's silent disco

It's called the Silent Disco, and if you haven't heard about it, you soon will, because it's about...

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VIDEO: Your guide to Revelstoke Mountain Resort

What you need to know about Revelstoke Mountain Resort in just 60 seconds.

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VIDEO: Whistler Blackcomb Hiking and Snowboarding Flute Summit

Whistler plays host to some of the world's most famous ski slopes, and while you're there, you're...

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VIDEO: The Snow Show - Powder King episode

SnowSeekers takes a look at Powder King Ski Resort with the help of local Sam Ens. Watch as Doc Pow...

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Horse-drawn sleigh guide for Alberta and British Columbia

 

 

Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia

Discovering Big White's gentle side

It?s all about horsepower...

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Alberta and British Columbia Mountaineering guide

 

Banff, Alberta

Summiting Banff’s Mount Rundle

Banff: the perfect base

 

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VIDEO: The Snow Show - Revelstoke episode

In this week's episode of The Snow Show, Revelstoke resident and honorary SnowSeeker, Fly, takes the...

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VIDEO: Fernie Brewing Company

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VIDEO: What to expect from Big White

Join Doc Pow as he shreds the powder in Big White.

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The experience is real, part 2

The combination of all the different elements of the course, from theoretical class components and...

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