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How to Plan the Ultimate Trip to Whistler Blackcomb
These tips from a local will loop you into everything you need to know for the perfect Whistler Blackcomb experience
This Ski Area Could Be Canada’s Next Big Thing—But It’s Not Interested
Folksy Whitewater, B.C. has all the elements of the next big destination ski resort, except for the desire to become one.
Put This Resort With Rad Terrain and a Retro Vibe on Your Go List
Welcome to RED Mountain Resort and idyllic Rossland, B.C., where skiers live perfectly storied lives—and more are on the way.
The Pandemic Made Her Home Slopes Feel Unfamiliar, So One Longtime Skier Is Taking Them Back
During the pandemic, Whistler Blackcomb was transformed into a place that barely felt familiar to one avid local. This season, she hopes to get reacquainted with her home mountain.
You’ve Never Thought About a Powder Highway Road Trip Quite Like This Before
The resorts along the so-called Powder Highway serve up plenty of the fluffy white stuff during any winter road trip. To understand how it all came to be is a different type of journey altogether.
Why You Should Visit Sun Peaks As Soon As Possible
Between Whistler and Revelstoke lies a B.C. ski area that has quietly emerged as Canada's second-largest. Sun Peaks Resort is on the rise, and the time to get to know this understated gem is now.
Think You Know What Fernie Alpine Resort is All About? Think Again.
Home to rowdy terrain and family-friendly slopes, hippies and CEOs, Fernie Alpine Resort is a place of seemingly impossible contradictions.
Lake Louise Adds 480 Acres of New Backcountry Terrain
The expansion makes Lake Louise the second-largest ski resort in Canada after Whistler Blackcomb.
Built on Tribal Land, Whistler Blackcomb Makes Effort to Reconcile with First Nations
A new landmark agreement between two First Nations, Whistler Blackcomb, and the Governments of B.C. and Whistler transforms reconciliation into action—and echoes throughout B.C. skiing.
Resort Guide 2021: Best Dining in the West
Top 10 resorts in the West for Dining, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.
Resort Guide 2021: Best Scenery in the West
Top 10 resorts in the West for Scenery, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.
Tremblant, Qué.
European style skiing with delicious food and divine slopes.
Whistler Blackcomb, B.C.
If you can’t find your favorite terrain here, you can’t find it anywhere.
Terrain 101: Fernie Alpine Resort, B.C.
An insider’s guide to where to ski at the easternmost stop on B.C.’s Powder Highway.
B.C.’s RED Mountain Joins 2020-’21 Ikon Pass
The Rossland, B.C. resort becomes the 44th destination on the Ikon Pass.
The 10 Biggest Ski Resorts in the World
From the Swiss Alps to the legendary terrain at Whistler, the world’s biggest resorts are ready to be explored.
If You Look Up “Dream” In The Dictionary, There’s A Photo Of Skiing In Banff
Ski.com Dream Job Hires capture the post card quality of Banff and Lake Louise.
Everything Is Bigger In Canada
Dream Job Hires Set Course For Banff & Lake Louise.
Today is the Day for the FWT20 Kicking Horse Stop
The competition is set for Friday, February 7, and will air online 48 hours after the last skier finishes.
Reader's Top-Ranked Ski Resorts in the West 2020
The results of our reader-ranked survey for the top resorts in Western North America.
My First Time: Whistler Blackcomb
The biggest ski resort in North America lives up to the hype, even if the weather does not.
Salomon TV: CHARGE
The new season of Salomon TV kicks off with an absolute banger of a week at Chatter Creek, B.C.
Ski.com Epic Dream Job Recap: Canada
Jackson Lebsack had a beauty of a ski trip north of the border with stops at Whistler Blackcomb and Fernie.
Ski.com Epic Dream Job Stop 7 – Whistler Blackcomb
Jackson Lebsack knows his way around Whistler Blackcomb, so he tried some new things while there for "work."
The Upside of Change
Now in the middle of season three under Vail Resorts' ownership, Whistler Blackcomb's true colors are shining through.
Whistler’s First Pod Hotel Is Important for Skiers Everywhere
If someone told you that you could comfortably stay at a world class ski resort for $50 a night, would you believe them?
Snow Ghosts and Powder Highways: Why British Columbia is Unlike Anywhere Else
If you’ve ever wondered why skiers flock to British Columbia, we’ve got six great answers for you.
Cariboos Magic
It’s not all insane terrain at the CMH Cariboos Lodge, but it can be.
Go West: Why Skiing British Columbia is a Cut Above
You might come to B.C. for the snow, but you’ll stay for the culture.
Some Lessons Can Only Be Learned From a Disastrous Winter Road Trip
Sometimes the best-laid plans—like a powder-packed RV trip in the dead of winter—get a hard reality check. This is one of those times.
Tour de Suds
The BC Ale Trail leads, often indirectly, to the province's best breweries. Lucky for you, these happen to be in ski towns.
Push Your Limits On (and Off) British Columbia’s Best Slopes
From snow ghosts to ziplines, here’s how to challenge yourself at these five ski resorts in B.C.
The Terrain is Extreme and the Powder is Abundant at This Little-Known B.C. Resort
Extreme terrain—the likes of which most resort skiers have never seen outside of ski flicks—is in abundance at B.C.’s Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Before you book that trip up north, one question remains: ARE YOU GOOD ENOUGH?
Canadian Hombres
Alberta's Marmot Basin has a long history of ski culture and some amazing new terrain.
Backcountry Bliss
The majestic, heli-in Snowfall Lodge matches its pristine setting in the wilds of interior B.C.'s Incomappleaux River Valley.
"Face of Winter" Athlete Profile | Dennis Risvoll
The Norwegian freeride skier's first appearance in a Warren Miller film is full of backflips and fun.
Getting High in the Rockies
Will cannabis tourism drive more skiers to Canada’s slopes this winter?
Racer, Ready?
Watch the kick-off of the World Cup and get pumped for ski season.
Best Ski Towns in North America: Banff, Alberta
Set inside one of the world's most beautiful national parks, this Canadian Rockies town is bubbling with charm and authenticity.
Resorts of the Year 2019: Best Down-Day Activities in the West
Top 10 resorts in the West for Down-Day Activities, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.
Resorts of the Year 2019: Best Down-Day Activities in the East
Here's the top 10 best resorts for Down-Day Activities in the East, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.
Resorts of the Year 2019: Best On-Mountain Dining in the West
Top 10 resorts in the West for On-Mountain Dining, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.
The Making of "Face of Winter" | RED Mountain
Three Warren Miller Entertainment athletes explore a gem in the Canadian Rockies.
Chasing Vertical
Vermont skier and retiree Scott Howard sets the new world record for most vertical feet skied in a season.
Skiing Canada’s Oldest National Park
With Canada recently celebrating its 150th anniversary, give our northern neighbor a nod by skiing its oldest and most heralded National Park
Exploring Kimberley, BC
Sandwiched between the Purcells and the Rockies, the mountains surrounding Kimberley, BC are a skier's paradise.
Sitting Pretty
Beautiful Banff National Park and its stunning ski resorts may be Alberta's best-kept secret.
Best in the West 2018: Service
The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resorts for all-around service in Western North America.
Of Love and Helicopters
Does a resort that amasses 45 feet of crystalline pow a year and boasts more moose tracks on its slopes than ski tracks need a heliskiing op? Hell yeah.
Sherpas Cinema's "Imagination"
A creative, dedicated take on turning a skier's daydream into reality.
Seeking Nirvana 2.3: "Road to Nowhere"
Exploring some of the most beautiful parts of British Columbia on a jammin' road trip.
Salomon TV: "Mica, One More Round"
Never say no to a trip to Mica Creek.
The Big Picture: "Lite Years"
The crew's first full-length digital release is perfect for those who love powder, big air, and chill vibes.
"Look Up" – A Love Letter to Winter
Presented by SkiBig3 and Sherpas Cinema, this short film is sure to give you shivers.
Best in the West 2018: Lodging
The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resort lodging options in Western North America.
Local's Guide: Revelstoke
The best way to ski Canada's notoriously amazing big mountain paradise.
Best in the West 2018: Challenge
The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 challenging resorts in Western North America.
When in Rome…
Take your vacation game to the next level: Don a bib in a local race and experience the destination an entirely new way.
Resort Guide 2018: Editors' Picks
While the Resort Guide overall rankings were chosen by readers, our editors highlighted their favorite resorts, too.
Best in the East 2018: Overall 1-10
The results of our reader-ranked survey for the top 10 resorts in Eastern North America.
Powder Day!
A slideshow featuring people luckier than us.
How to Ski: Polar Peak, Fernie, B.C.
Take on Fernie’s toughest terrain and earn bragging rights—and free beer, too.
Overview: Banff, Alberta
The postcard-pretty ski town of Banff is the gateway to three breathtakingly beautiful resorts, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay—each unique in its own way.
Untracked Line: Every Tom, Dick, and Harry
With a wee heli nudge, CMH brings touring back to what it used to be: crowdless powder.
Canada's Grandest Traverse
The Bugaboos-to-Rogers traverse, pioneered by Briggs and Co. in 1958, is a serious undertaking in the best conditions. And high ambition is no match for bad weather.
How To Ski Spanky's Ladder
There's a line for all comers, advanced to expert, in Whistler Blackcomb's iconic Spanky's Ladder.
RV Canada: Sunshine Village
Ski in British Columbia and Alberta in a single run.
RV Canada: Lake Louise
From groomers to backside bowls, Lake Louise has zones for everyone.
RV Canada: Kicking Horse
Kicking Horse is no joke, with, in places, high exposure but very high reward. You get out of it what you put in.
RV Canada: Revelstoke
When an employee tells you, “If it looks like a roller, it’s probably a cliff,” you listen.
RV Canada: Sun Peaks
Ski the second largest area in Canada, from peak to parking lot.
RV Canada: Whistler Blackcomb
Ski. Party. Eat. Sleep. Rinse. Repeat.
Destination: Fernie, British Columbia
Fernie's entertainment scene is expanding as fast as its mountain.
How to Ski at Whitewater Ski Resort
Long before Trace Cooke hit international success, his home hill, B.C.’s Whitewater Ski Resort, was his personal proving ground. Here are his insider's tips on how to ski this mountain right.