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.

During my tour of Banff's Johnston Canyon, my guide, Anick Cadieux, couldn't stress enough that I ha...

A modest hill overshadowed by Lake Louise and Sunshine, Mount Norquay is an excellent winter...

CANMORE, AB — As we are driving on the Smith Dorian–Spray Trail Road behind Canmore, my wife...

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My adolescent dream of being a coureur des bois, an unlicensed fur trader navigating the Canadian...

Johnston Canyon offers a lot. From the tranquility, to the hiking, and even some wildlife, the walk...

FORT MCMURRAY, AB  Beginning the middle of December a road appears between Fort McMurray, in Alberta...

Whitecourt is the snowmobile capital of Alberta, with over 350 km of trails that residents of the...

SUN PEAKS, BC — There won’t be any speeding tickets handed out as 40 of the fastest skiers on the...

FERNIE, BC — I’m a born and bred Londoner, but my life took an exciting turn three years ago when I...

From sporting and cultural events to fantastic finds for anyone visiting Whistler anytime, the...

Canada's sport poet, Frank Pavlick grabbed his writing pad and pen, settled into his favourite chair...

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Canada's sport poet says well done athletes, but we are not done yet.

Feb. 25/10

A hockey fan through and through, Canada's sport poet couldn't help celebrating the...

When Nancy Greene and Al Raine decided to open Cahilty Lodge at Sun Peaks more than 15 years ago...

Let's face it: skiing is an expensive hobby. While there are those lucky enough to have the means to...