Jan 2, 2012

We found some nice turns in Fernie over the New Years weekend -  conditions were great at the top, but deteriorated a bit closer to the bottom of the hill with evidence of above freezing temperatures around halfway up the mountain.

New Snowfall Forecast Maps
Dec 24, 2011

Over the past few weeks we've been testing a feature to add maps showing forecast snowfall based on the Environment Canada GEM weather model.

Dec 20, 2011

This past weekend we took a trip out to Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park. The Lake O'Hara area is one of the premiere locations for hiking in the summer with breathtaking scenery, and access to picturesque cirques, lakes, and alpine meadows.

Dec 9, 2011

I was out at Lake Louise today, and there's nothing quite like mid-week skiing: No line-ups, quiet runs, and probably more runs in the morning than you'd normally get in a full day.

Avalanche Skills Training - Field Day at Bow Summit
Dec 4, 2011

With winter nearly in full swing, the snow-pack in the Rockies is now well established, but along with that is the potential for avalanche. If you're planning to spend any time in the backcountry this winter including alpine touring, snowshoeing, or...

Nov 26, 2011

Lake Louise has received over 64cm of snow in the past week, with lots of snow falling Wednesday & Thursday this past week. There's nothing like hosting a world-cup downhill to make the snow fall!

Opening Day - Nov 5, 2011 at Lake Louise
Nov 5, 2011

Lake Louise is now officially open for the 2011-12 season, nearly two full days sooner than last year - and it's looking great!

2011-12 Season Ski Resort Opening Dates
Oct 1, 2011

We are nearing the start of the 2011/12 ski season, with less than five weeks until tentative opening dates in early November. Here is a list of tentative opening dates from ski resorts in western canada.

2011/12 Season Pass Guide
Sep 27, 2011

Looking for 2011-12 Season Pass information for some of the best skiing in Western Canada? You’ve come to the right spot. We’ve dug up what the resorts have to offer this year. (* indicates last year's info.)