Stories

Take a minute to scroll through our stories researched by some of Canada's top writers, bloggers and influencers. They have experienced every B.C. and Alberta mountain resort to bring you the latest information on your favourite snow destinations. They explore the runs, glades, and backcountry - and they dig deep to bring you the details about other activities to help you have the best day or ski vacation in B.C. and Alberta.

WinterFest

It’s not every day someone heads to the middle of B.C. to experience Fort St. James and a ski hill...

SkiNorthAB

Alvin Lee hadn’t laid eyes on snow until three years ago, at the age of 33 while on a trip to Japan...

Fort McMurray

Climbing behind the “wheel” of a Sherp is a surreal experience, beginning with the lack of wheel...

Ice Road

A historic rock cairn, rimed and grey, looks out over Lake Athabasca. With her gloved hand, Hanna...

Lac La Biche Nordic Skiing

Archer is ready to go skiing. He’s so excited his body is shaking. As he moves from one to the other...

A nervous grin spreads across Ginger Dumais’ face as she picks up speed, reaching the edge of...

Grande Prairie

Over the span of a few hours at Wapiti Nordic Ski Club in Grande Prairie, Breanna Gordon has managed...

Mount Cain

Did you know Vancouver Island has a ski hill? How about two? One resort boasts some of the biggest...

Snow sloughs over the hump of the large cliff I’m standing above, trickling down over the rocks...

Wonderland trails winter Quesnel

Quesnel is a town of about 10,000 people and 13,000 more in the surrounding area - a lot larger than...

Surrounded by 360 degrees of mountains, the locals in Smithers have nothing but smiles, stoke and...

SkiNorthBC Murray Ridge

The longest T-Bar in North America. Check. A volunteer-run snowboard and ski school. Check. And one...

There are many reasons someone might want to switch from snowboarding to skiing. Take Amber Grant...

Nakiska

Aren’t we lucky to live in a city with so many activities to choose from? Each season offers tons of...

Kicking Horse

Skiing at three different slopes on a two-day weekend sounds impossible but it’s easy from Calgary...