Trees Are For Glades At Resorts Of The Canadian Rockies
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR), Canada’s largest private ski resort operator, has committed to doing more to lessen their environmental footprint.
Expanded Terrain And More Winter Activities On Deck For Silver Star
Visitors to Silver Star during the 2015-16 winter season will enjoy over 100 acres of additional skiable terrain, a new race centre, and expanded winter sports options.
What To Do On Top Of Whistler This Summer
Summer is in the air and Whistler Blackcomb is turning up the heat with an exciting list of updates and additions to its summer program. The new cabins on the Whistler Village Gondola will continue spinning straight out of winter operations into their first summer, carrying guests into the alpine all summer long.
Kidless In Kelowna
Can a kidless couple find the right mix of recreation, relaxation, and a little romance at Canada’s favourite family ski resort? That was the question we were asking ourselves when we set out on our annual spring ski trip to Big White Ski Resort, near Kelowna.
PEAK 2 PEAK: It’s One for the Record Books
Whistler Blackcomb is proud to announce the inclusion of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola in the 2015 Edition of the Guinness World Records Book. This year, Guinness Records recognized the gondola as the holder of the “highest cable car above ground” and “longest unsupported span between two cable car towers” records. The PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola has been instrumental in making Whistler Blackcomb a globally recognized destination and this recent accolade is proof the lift has more than met expectations.
The Storm Chasers
“We’re going to search for the best snow out there and if that means changing our route, we will”. The words were reminiscent of Captain James T. Kirk; serious, but with a pirate like swagger and hint of a grin that assured you this wasn’t going to be any ordinary ski trip. Scott Belton, a mountain guide with characteristics of Qui-Gon Jinn and the late Shane McConkey.
The Big Lift
On a sunny day in a regular alpine forest, the familiar waistlines of healthy, snowbound conifers offer labyrinthine alleys that alternately open and close with every turn, eliciting skiing both careful and controlled.
Stroke of a Brush
Ever wonder why the world’s biggest ski destinations are often full of art galleries? Here’s my theory: Skiers are passionate by their very nature; seeing the sport they love depicted on canvas, or in bronze, is a gratifying and sensual experience.
Whistler Releases Blindside Featuring Snowboarder David Carrier Porcheron
Whistler Blackcomb has just released its fourth and final episode of The Beyond Series. “Blindside” features David Carrier Porcheron (DCP), the stalwart pioneer of snowboarding’s backcountry freestyle movement, as he discovers that the depth of the Whistler community is as vast as the surrounding ridge lines.
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The latest offerings from some of Canada’s finest resorts.