The Ultimate 5-in-5-with-5 Ski Trip

Five friends, five ski destinations, five days. There it is in seven words, the most unique and likely adventurous ski trip that you will ever take. Think of Hangover meets The Great Race.

British Columbia’s Powder Highway Entices Skiers and Boarders

In British Columbia's Kootenay Rockies, nature looms large. Here, wild landscapes and granite monoliths have long drawn adventurists — in the late 1800s, it was prospectors in search of gold; today, it's pioneers of a different sort, many bearing skis and boards, and a hunger for fresh powder.

Banff Spring Break Getaways

If you haven’t already booked your Spring Break getaway it should be top of mind. With one of the longest ski seasons in North America, skiing the Canadian Rockies becomes more and more tempting as our base gets deeper, temperatures become milder, and day light hours get longer.

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.

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.

Eastern Getaways: The Best Ski Resorts In The East

Part of the RCR family, Mont Sainte Anne lies in the Laurentian mountains. The ever-improving resort opened its first lift (a gondola) in 1966 and ever since the locals and mountain operators have strived for improvement. Today with 69 trails, an average snowfall of 475 centimetres and a solid vertical drop of 2,051 feet, Mont-Sainte-Anne has become a stand alone ski destination. One other feather in the cap is the resort has the highest vertical for night skiing in Canada.

Powder Up High

There’s no denying that Island Lake Lodge is a true skier’s cat skiing outfit. You’ll enjoy it more if you have solid vertical mileage under your belt. Now in its 25th season of operation, Island Lake - located just outside Fernie, B.C. - has also perfected the art of catering to a luxury clientele.

Marmot Basin’s White Friday

They called it White Friday — Marmot Basin near Jasper, AB, received more than 80 centimetres of snow in five days last week, culminating in so much snow, Marmot’s Brian Rode said: “I can’t recall the last time we had over a metre of settled snowpack in November!”