Our Favorite Ski Destinations of the Canadian Rockies – Alberta There is something to be said about shredding powder in Canada. Whether it’s the Chinook winds, the bountiful snowfall in the winter months, or the commanding and towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, there is a certain aura in this part of the world. And what better way than to highlight two top-notch ski locations in different parts of the […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | November 14, 2023 0 Comments
NASA Images: The Canadian Rockies While orbiting western Montana, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured this photograph of the northern Rocky Mountains, also known as the Canadian Rockies. The Rockies are North America’s largest mountain range, sprawling approximately 4,800 kilometers (3,000 miles) long and nearly 650 kilometers (400 miles) wide at certain points. The Rocky Mountains extend from British Columbia, Canada, southeast toward […] SnowBrains | April 25, 2023 0 Comments
Farmer’s Almanac Spring Forecast | Stormy April for USA and Major Late-Season Winter Storm for Canadian Rockies Forecast from The Farmer’s Almanac Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we welcome spring on March 20, 2022, at precisely 11:33 a.m. EDT, with the arrival of the spring equinox. However, the weather and the calendar might not be on the same page. The question on everyone’s mind is: when will it actually feel like spring? Here’s what the 2022 Farmers’ […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 16, 2022 0 Comments
Skating On A Frozen Lake In The Canadian Rockies Lake Louise, Alberta, nestled in the heart of Canada’s iconic Banff National Park, is a magical place. The beauty of its turquoise waters, Victoria glacier, and mountain backdrop are incomparable. It’s a wonder of the world that has to be experienced to be believed, and once experienced remains etched in memory. Named as one of the “10 most beautiful skating […] Jacqui Davis | November 15, 2019 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Offers the Ultimate Canadian Rockies Road Trip Brought to you by Ikon Pass Powder hounds across the planet are all clamoring to experience the bucket-list destinations and leg-burning verticals of Western Canada. This iconic terrain is a short road trip or quick direct flight away for most Canadians and Pacific Northwesterners. Stop 1 SkiBig3 – Mt. Norquay Morning Arrive at the Calgary airport and drive an hour […] Featured Article SnowBrains | October 25, 2019 2 Comments
Climber Caught in Large Summer Avalanche on Mount Diadem in the Canadian Rockies A climber was caught in a large avalanche on 11,060-foot Mount Diadem in the Canadian Rockies on Saturday while climbing with a party. A third climber in the area alerted search and rescue, reports gripped.com. “The Huber and Odaray glaciers have perhaps the most snow I have ever seen at this time of year. The good news is the really […] Avalanche AvyBrains | July 23, 2019 0 Comments
Avalanche Season is Underway – 2 Recent Incidents in the Canadian Rockies On Monday, 3 skiers were caught in a natural avalanche in Banff National Park, AB. Then just yesterday, the above picture from the Fernie backcountry was posted to Facebook. Be careful out there, where there’s snow, it can slide. Avalanche season is underway. Avalanche AvyBrains | November 2, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Powder Turns Were Had In The Canadian Rockies Earlier This Week View this post on Instagram A post shared by High Plains Drifter (@gohuckyourself) This stuff can’t be made up, they’re already skiing powder in the Northern Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada. Specifically, these turns were taken in the Banff backcountry. The area got dumped on earlier this week. Backcountry SnowBrains | October 5, 2018 0 Comments