Mont Rigaud, Quebec, Report: Tapping Into Indy Pass Expansion in Eastern Canada Report for January 13, 2026 This past week marked my first resort visit of the season. I like to start snowboarding as soon as the snow flies and the first chair spins in the Northeast—usually late November or December if we’re lucky. 2025-26, however, started with some hiccups: stolen passports and then the flu. Not exactly the ideal warm-up. C’est […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | January 19, 2026 0 Comments
One Snowmobiler Killed in an Avalanche Near Tumbler Ridge, BC, Canada Three snowmobilers were in the Bullmoose riding area near Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, when one of them was buried by an avalanche in a fatal incident on December 30, 2025. The avalanche measured approximately 984 feet (300 meters) wide by 787 feet (240 meters), with a crown between 9 feet (2.75 meters) and 6.5 feet (2 meters) thick, according to […] Avalanche Gregg Frantz | January 2, 2026 0 Comments
NZ’s Alice Robinson Conquers Flying Mile Blizzard to Claim 2nd Consecutive Giant Slalom Win & Canada’s Valerie Grenier with a Home Podium at Mont-Tremblant, QC In whiteout blizzard conditions on Mont-Tremblant’s Flying Mile piste, New Zealand’s Alice Robinson delivered a masterclass in tactical Giant Slalom skiing. The newly 24-year-old who celebrated her birthday this week, won her second straight World Cup Giant Slalom, taking over the red leader’s bib. She showed a level of composure and terrain management that once eluded her on this very […] Competition Julia Schneemann | December 6, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Louise, Alberta, Report: The Best Early Season Skiing in Canada This Lake Louise report is from Monday, November 17, 2025. Departing from Calgary, I was optimistic about my first ski day of the year at SkiBig3’s Lake Louise. Even though there was no snow in the city, the mountains in the distance were snow-covered, with 15 inches reported to have fallen the week prior. With a sunny day in the […] Conditions Report Brett Currie | November 25, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Louise Wins Best Resort in Canada for Fifth Year in A Row, Bringing Total to 11 Times The World Ski Awards, a sister organization to the World Travel Awards, aims to motivate the ski-tourism industry to deliver its best by recognizing the resorts that skiers truly love. For the fifth consecutive year—and the 11th time overall—Lake Louise Ski Resort has been named Canada’s Best Ski Resort. Situated within Banff National Park, Lake Louise is renowned for its […] Industry News Zach Suffish | November 19, 2025 0 Comments
The 10 Biggest Ski Resorts in Western Canada Western Canada is home to some of the best skiing in the world. From the picturesque Rockies to the breathtaking coastal mountains, Western Canada provides some of the best scenery of any region on earth. Not only are these ski areas picturesque, but they are also big. This region is home to some of the biggest ski resorts on the […] Brains Brett Currie | November 18, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Impressions from Opening Day at Banff Sunshine—Canada’s First Resort to Open for 2025-26 Banff Sunshine, Alberta, kicked off the ski season in Canada, becoming the first resort to open when lifts started spinning on Sunday, November 2. Related: Banff Sunshine Becomes First Canadian Ski Resort to Open for 2025-26 After receiving 45 centimeters (or more than a foot) of snow last week, the SkiBig3 resort announced on the weekend that it would start […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | November 2, 2025 0 Comments
French Businessman Hopes to Acquire More Resorts in Quebec, Canada Over the last two years, a new investment group headed by French businessman Christian Mars has stirred up the Quebecois ski industry. “La Compagnie des montagnes de ski du Québec”—known as The Quebec Mountain Ski Company in English—has quietly acquired two resorts in the last two years and is finalizing a deal to take over operations of another resort in […] Industry News Brett Currie | October 2, 2025 0 Comments
SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC, Canada to Open for 2025-26 Season With New Terrain SilverStar Mountain Resort located in British Columbia is adding new glades for the upcoming season, which is scheduled to begin on November 28. The new terrain will be situated on SilverStar’s backside, according to a post on SilverStar’s Instagram page. “NEW terrain ‘Dandy Glades’ is getting prepped on the backside, 20+ runs have been slashed, three snowcats will have lidar […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 1, 2025 0 Comments
Canada’s Mountain Bike World Cup Shifts West: Whistler In, Mont Sainte Anne Out Western Canadian fans will be excited to hear that Whistler, BC, will be a stop on the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup calendar. This, however, comes at the expense of a legendary venue in Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec. Whistler Bike Park will host its first-ever World Cup event on September 25 through 27 but it will be strictly downhill. […] Biking Brett Currie | September 18, 2025 0 Comments
Big White Ski Resort, BC, Canada, Features Some of the Best Tree Skiing in North America British Columbia’s Big White Ski Resort has the best tree skiing in Canada and is the third best in North America, according to PeakRankings. The Canadian-owned and family-operated resort has been in operation since 1963. It is located 35 miles (56 km) southeast of Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley, which also features an international airport, making access […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 15, 2025 0 Comments
Affordable Multi-Mountain Ski Pass Launches September 1 Across Northeast and Eastern Canada A new ski and snowboard pass product aimed at making winter sports more accessible will launch online this Labor Day. The Snow Triple Play, from Snow Partners, is priced at $199.99 and offers three days of skiing or riding at 15 participating resorts across the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada. Related: The Best Multi-Resort Pass You’ve Never Heard Of? […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 18, 2025 0 Comments
Canada Approves Drone Based Avalanche Mitigation Technology For nearly 80 years, avalanche crews in Canada have relied on risky and expensive methods to keep mountain slopes safe. These include firing World War II artillery, dropping explosives from helicopters, and sending technicians into dangerous terrain. While effective, these approaches put people at risk and cost a lot to run. A Canadian drone company, AVSS, believes it has a […] Avalanche Brent Glogau | August 13, 2025 1 Comment
Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025-26 Canada Forecast: Deep Freezes, Frequent Snowfalls, and Powerful Storms This winter 2025-26 Canada forecast first appeared on Farmers’ Almanac. Hot on the heels of its highly anticipated U.S. winter forecast, The Farmers’ Almanac has also released its winter 2025-26 forecast for Canada. The forecast predicts a dynamic winter season for 2025-26. Related: Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Cold and Snowy Winter Ahead…. But Where? Related: [UPDATED: July 18] NOAA […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 11, 2025 1 Comment
July Cold Breaks 120-Year Record Low and Prompts Rare Summer Frost Advisory in Alberta, Canada Parts of Alberta, Canada, experienced unseasonably cold and frosty conditions last week as multiple locations shattered a 120-year-old daily low temperature record. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) confirmed that Tuesday, July 22, brought overnight lows more typical of autumn than midsummer, including an unprecedented summer frost advisory for the region. Related: Canada Experiences Record Cold and Record Heat on the Same […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 28, 2025 0 Comments
Could Trump’s Tariffs Derail Travel Plans? U.S.-Canada Tourism Faces Uncertain Summer Ahead of July 15 Deadline Summer has officially begun, meaning many people will be traveling and going on vacations. Tourism generates billions of dollars annually in the United States and is vital to communities and small businesses. This is when these businesses are gearing up for their busy season. It is a short and crucial time when these businesses make enough money to make it […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 26, 2025 0 Comments
Female Skier Attacked by Polar Bear in Auyuittuq National Park, Canada A female skier was attacked by a polar bear last month while camping in Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island, Canada. The incident occurred during the night when the bear entered her tent and dragged her outside. Nearby campers responded to her screams, intervened, and provided first aid. Related: Arctic Worker Mauled to Death by 2 Polar Bears Due to […] SnowBrains | May 21, 2025 0 Comments
RED Mountain Resort, BC, Drops 2nd Promotional Teaser for Canada’s Newest Lift-Accessed Bike Park The countdown is officially on: RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia, is gearing up to open its brand-new lift-accessed bike park on June 21, 2025. To celebrate the milestone, the resort has launched Episode Two of a stunning two-part video mini-series along with its new RED Mountain Bike Park website—complete with a trail map, pricing, FAQ, and everything riders […] Featured Article Brent Glogau | May 2, 2025 0 Comments
[FOR SALE] Canada’s Snowiest Resort, Powder King, BC, Has Price Slashed by $1.64 Million Powder King Mountain Resort, British Columbia, is still for sale. Its asking price has been slashed by C$2.35 million (US$1.64 million) to C$5.9 million (US$4.12 million). This significant reduction comes after resolving a complex ownership dispute stemming from the untimely death of former co-owner James Christopher Salisbury in April 2022. Related: [FOR SALE] Powder King Mountain Resort, BC, Reduced by […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 28, 2025 0 Comments
USA’s Jaelin Kauf & Canada’s Mikaël Kingsbury Crowned Dual Moguls World Champions in St. Moritz, Switzerland In what can only be described as a wild day of dual mogul competitions, USA’s Jaelin Kauf and Canada’s Mikaël Kingsbury emerged victorious, crowning themselves the 2025 Dual Mogul World Champions. Second place on the women’s side went to Kauf’s teammate Tess Johnson, while third place went to Anastassiya Gorodko from Kazakstan, who defeated USA’s Kylie Kariotis in the Small […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 23, 2025 0 Comments