Ski

• Discover Whistler’s Wonder Routes

  

  18 February 2013

  Toronto-born Josie Heisig moved to British Columbia in 2001 and the slopes of Whistler soon came calling…

• Going Large in BC’s Big White

  

  18 February 2013

  A veteran of Big White’s slopes Jim Loyd has been a pass holder at Canada’s only ski in ski out resort, just a short transfer from Vancouver or Calgary, for over 50 years…

• My Road to the Powder Highway…

  

  18 February 2013

  Europhile Emilie Cayer-Huard, came to BC via Europe – now a confirmed fan of the steeps and deeps of Kicking Horse, she won’t be looking back….


• Download the latest BC Ski eGuide

  

  01 August 2012

  With over 10 ski-in, ski-out resorts to choose from, deciding where to hit British Columbia’s slopes can sometimes prove your biggest dilemma. The new BC Ski eGuide is here to help!

• A Powderhound in training...

  

  01 August 2012

  As an aspiring Powder hound, it was my first time heli-skiing with Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH), experts in introducing thrill-seeking skiers like myself to British Columbia’s best powder skiing country.

• Ski BC – Canadian Affair's Early Bird ski offers

  

  01 August 2012

  Whatever you are looking for on your winter holiday, British Columbia has the perfect resort for you. And with these amazing early booking offers from Canadian Affair you’d be crazy not to…

• From Novices to Pros Ski BC...

  

  01 August 2012

  Whether you want to try beginners luck or take your skiing or snowboarding to the next level British Columbia’s endless runs and abundant snow can bring out the Powderhound in you… And then there’s the après…

• Going wild or mild in the BC Rockies

  01 January 2012

  I had ulterior motives for heading to Panorama Mountain Village. On the surface, I was writing an article on skiing the famed Rockies of British Columbia for the Independent Newspaper but really, I wanted to take my little boy for his first snowboarding trip.

• Skiing like an Olympian

  01 January 2012

  ‘Do you want to ride the lift with me?’ I grabbed my coffee and breakfast egg roll and with my poles under-arm, I tried to click into my skis and catch up with my questioner – It didn’t look gracious, but how could I resist the chance to ride the lift with the British Columbia Senator, Olympic Gold Medallist and Sun Peaks resident Nancy Greene.

• Sample the best of BC’s winter festivals

  01 January 2012

  British Columbia has a thriving winter festival scene so why not time your ski holiday to slot in with slope side thrills, winter wine festivals and family friendly carnivals?

• Whistler's 20 cm rule

  01 January 2012

  I am a firm believer in the Whistler Blackcomb Snow Phone morning alert. It certainly beats any alarm clock I’ve ever owned. It works particularly well on those snowy winter mornings in Whistler when the voice on the other end brings news that work will be suspended for a few more hours. Of course,this only occurs when the honorable ’20 cm Rule’ is in effect.

• My personal BC Powder Pilgrimage

  01 October 2011

  “Another work trip?!” exclaimed my long suffering fiancée when I first told her about my plans for a 10 day heli-ski trip to British Columbia last season. As the UK’s largest heli-ski agent, luckily for me an important part of what we do at Pure Powder is ‘testing out’ the product in order to give our guests the best first-hand advice when they book their trip.

• Hitting new heights at Canada’s newest resort

  01 October 2011

  At the heart of British Columbia’s Powder Highway is Revelstoke, Canada’s newest resort and arguably the best thing to hit the ski industry since Gortex. I had signed up for the ‘Ultimate ROC Pack’, an action packed adventure on the slopes and in the skies.

• Après-ski Rockies style

  01 October 2011

  There are many legendary après ski bars but only one stands powder deep above them all for me – The Griz Bar right in the ski in ski out base area village at Fernie Alpine Resort.

• Bowled Over

  01 January 2011

  It’s 9.30am at the base of Fernie Alpine Resort and there’s already an air of excitement in the air as I meet half-a-dozen Ski Club GB members by Deer Chair – my task of leading them around Fernie’s five magnificent bowls for the day is probably one of the world’s least onerous jobs.

• Little Leaps at Big White...

  01 January 2011

  It’s my job to make learning to snowboard more than just memories of a bruised bum.  After all, Big White Ski Resort is all about having fun… for both kids and their families.

• A Moonlit Ride and BC’s Best Fondue…

  01 January 2011

  Mountaintop fondue after a day of powder and tree skiing BC style? Welcome to Sun Peaks Resort and a Thursday night institution…

• 5 Reasons why West is Best

  01 January 2011

  Epic snow conditions, plentiful powder and a warm BC welcome… here are five reasons why the BC Rockies are such a magnet for UK skiers…

• Bridging the generation gap

  01 October 2010

  p.A winter road trip through BC’s central Okanagan region with my four year old son and 74 year old mother? There were a few raised eyebrows when I told my friends…

• Whistler-stop tour...

  01 October 2010

  Every day in Whistler is a perfect day. How can you not wake with a smile on your face when you’re in one of the greatest ski resorts on earth?

• Hot après-ski in BC

  01 October 2010

  BC may be home to 13 world-class ski resorts but there’s plenty to entertain away from the main slopes.  Quaffing BC’s finest,  night skiing with a view and sampling the local sporting calendar are just some of the non-ski winter highlights on offer…

• My own personal mountain range!

  01 October 2010

  Frankly I was getting tired of listening to so many people telling me about the wonders of ski-touring. That was until the phone rang with an invite to change my life…

• Deep snow, long season, big challenges

  01 February 2010

  “The thrill of a lifetime!” That’s the reaction of British skiers to this season’s record-breaking snow. Returning from their New Year holidays, first-timers cannot believe the powder snow: “It’s armpit deep, you can’t even see your skis.” But once you get used to the surreal, floating sensation, “Powder skiing in BC is the ultimate!”

• The world's best skiing

  01 November 2009

  Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games approach (Feb 12-28, March 12-21), the eyes of the world are on British Columbia and our ski resorts. Providing altitude and stunning scenery are rippling chains of peaks, from the Coast Mountains on the Pacific side to the mighty Rockies in the east.