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.

Banking a berm at the Hinton Bike Park in Hinton, AB.

Trade one downhill season for another at resort bike parks

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Ski season may be over but MTB is just revving up. Check out our rundown of mountain bike parks and...

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Sunshine Village snowboard surf skate adventure Drew Rogers

Snowboard, surf and skate all in one spring day in Alberta Rockies

For a board sports enthusiast, it’s always played in the back of my mind: the goal of riding my...

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Marmot Basin Jasper AB longest ski seasons Western Canada

Extend your season with the longest ski seasons in Western Canada

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Take advantage of Western Canada's longest seasons. Here's where you'll typically find skiing in...

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Revelstoke Mountain Resort BC snowcat groomer Stu Smith

Spring at Revy is Revolutionary

Take the inside tour of Revelstoke Mountain Resort with Doc Pow, as he joins groomer Stu Smith for...

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Spoiler alert: mountain-themed April Fool's jokes around Western Canada

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Ski in cabin at Hudson Bay Mountain

Hunting Easter Eggs at Alberta and BC Ski Hills

Secret spots on ski hills and cool local mountain town trivia form the basis of this ski-themed...

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Where to learn to ski in Alberta

Learning to ski can feel intimidating until you know the lay of the land. If you're looking to...

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Big Alberta/BC snoowwvaganza triggers wild start to spring

Talk about wild! Hundo cents over the week at one BC resort, over 40 in a day at another... It’s...

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Canada’s Medals and Moments at the 2022 Paralympics

Take a look back at the 2022 Paralympics and the athletes who proudly brought home 25 medals for...

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SkiNorthBC

Spring ski festivals to satisfy your spring fever

The last ski events of the season are coming up quick and you aren't going to want to miss out on...

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Vermilion Provincial Park Alberta Nordic cross-country skiing Paul Lavoie

Ski Like an Olympian, Après Like a Vermilionaire

Vermilion's Olympic heritage and provincial park setting make it a great place to enjoy a late...

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Marmot Basin Ski Instructors Reveal Their Jasper Faves

Two Jasper ski instructors reveal their fave things about Marmot Basin: world-class powder skiing...

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Skiing at Kicking Horse

Snow roundup: where to go for snow in Alberta and BC

With the new snow across Western Canada’s mountains this last seven to ten days, it's been a wild...

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7 unexpectedly cool après-ski spots

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With fewer crowds to contend with, these cool, lesser-known Alberta and BC winter destinations will...

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Insider skiing tips from the Mt. Washington crew

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One of the best reasons to work at a ski hill is getting the inside track to all the best skiing and...

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