Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC, Set to Start the Resort’s Biggest Infrastructure Investment in Nearly 40 Years Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec, is about to undergo the mountain’s biggest infrastructure investment in nearly 40 years. Once seen as the largest ski resort on Canada’s East Coast, Mont-Sainte-Anne has declined in prominence over the last 30 years due to competition and aging infrastructure. With the announcement of a CAD 100 million (USD 72.5 million) investment into on-mountain infrastructure, Mont-Sainte-Anne looks to […] Industry News Brett Currie | April 5, 2026 0 Comments
Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC, Report: The Most Underrated Glades in the East? Report from Friday, March 20 After several days of freezing rain recently, Quebec’s Mont-Sainte-Anne was turned into a skating rink. Thankfully, Thursday night brought some fresh snow to the mountain, which softened things up. The temperature hovered around -5 °C with a high cloud ceiling allowing for great visibility. Related: The 9 Most Scenic Resorts on the East Coast I […] Conditions Report Brett Currie | March 23, 2026 0 Comments
[OLYMPICS] Norway Sets Olympic Record with 18 Gold Medals—Even Though the Nation Has a Population of Less than 6 Million The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics supplied fans with some improbable storylines, from the American men’s hockey team breaking a 46-year gold medal drought to Italian skier Federica Brignone capturing 2 gold medals just 10 months after suffering multiple leg fractures. Related: [OLYMPICS] Team USA Defeats Canada 2-1 in Upset to Win Gold in Hockey For First Time Since 1980 […] Olympics Brett Currie | March 1, 2026 1 Comment
Mt. Buller, Australia, Releases Discounted Lift Tickets Every Time an Aussie Medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics The Winter Olympics have arrived, and national pride in many countries is at an all-time high. The Olympic Games bring out the best in sports as athletes compete not just for personal but national glory. One ski resort in Australia is leaning into this idea by giving its guests a little extra motivation to get into the Olympic spirit. Related: […] Olympics Brett Currie | February 14, 2026 0 Comments
Castle Mountain, AB, Report: Old School Vibes with Great Terrain Report from Sunday, February 1, 2026 The province of Alberta is home to several iconic international ski destinations, including Lake Louise, Banff Sunshine Village, and Marmot Basin. But one resort seems to fly under the radar: Castle Mountain, which sits at the southern end of the Canadian Rockies. It often gets overlooked when booking a ski vacation, as this old-school mountain […] Conditions Report Brett Currie | February 4, 2026 0 Comments
Top 9 Longest T-Bars in North America Over the last few decades, T-Bar lifts have declined in popularity and have given way to more modern lift systems. T-Bars have generally been used to service beginner areas and upper mountain zones with little wind protection, but innovation in lift technology has created better alternatives. Carpet-style lifts have become increasingly popular in beginner areas as they are easier for […] Brains Brett Currie | February 2, 2026 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine, AB, Report: Great Snow With Even Better Views This report is from Monday, January 19, 2026. When I woke up and checked the forecast, and saw it was calling for 14°F and blue skies, I knew I was in for a great day in Banff. Banff Sunshine in Alberta is one of the most scenic ski resorts in the world. If you get a chance to ski there […] Conditions Report Brett Currie | January 22, 2026 0 Comments
Former Alberta Ski Resort Plans to Reopen as All-Season Resort A major redevelopment project has been proposed to turn the former Alberta ski area known as Fortress Mountain into a four-season resort. Fortress Mountain opened in 1967 and closed in 2005 due to financial difficulties and lease issues with the Government of Alberta. Fortress Mountain is currently undergoing the single largest redevelopment project in its 55-year history. This project not […] Industry News Brett Currie | January 3, 2026 4 Comments
Grizzly Bear Attack on School Group Leaves 11 Injured in British Columbia On November 20, a school group was attacked by a grizzly bear, leaving 11 of them injured and two in critical condition. The incident happened on a walking path in Bella Coola, British Columbia, 435 miles Northwest of Vancouver. According to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, several people had to be transported to the local airport to be air-lifted to […] Hiking Brett Currie | December 8, 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
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
Crankworx MTB Tour Announces New Stop at Mont Sainte Anne, QC With Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec, being left off the UCI MTB World Cup tour for 2026, many were devastated by this news. Just when mountain bike fans were saying their final goodbyes for the foreseeable future, Crankworx stepped in and dropped a bombshell on the mountain bike community: Crankworx has announced that Mont Sainte Anne will be the host of the […] Biking Brett Currie | October 20, 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
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
The 6 Best Backcountry Ski Destinations on the East Coast The East Coast is known for having a plethora of ski resort options, but if that is not your cup of tea, and you want to earn your turns, there are a number of great backcountry ski areas available. With resort ticket prices continuing to climb higher every year, backcountry terrain has become a more appealing option for skiers looking […] Backcountry Brett Currie | August 27, 2025 1 Comment
The 9 Most Scenic Resorts on the East Coast One of the best parts of skiing is taking in the scenery around you. Ski resorts give you a unique perspective of the region around you, as your elevation allows you to see everything in the area all at once. The ski resort experience can be greatly enhanced by the view of the surrounding area, putting less emphasis on the […] Brains Brett Currie | August 7, 2025 0 Comments
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire, is Set to Retire Its Second-Generation Aerial Tram After 45 Years of Operation Cannon Mountain has announced that it is retiring its second-generation aerial tram after 45 years of operation. Cannon was the first ski resort in North America to open an aerial tram back in 1938. The second-generation tramway has carried more than 9 million guests to the top of Cannon to take in the breathtaking views and carve down its iconic […] Industry News Brett Currie | July 25, 2025 0 Comments
The 10 Biggest Ski Resorts on the East Coast Although the East is home to hundreds of small hills, there are a surprising number of big mountain ski areas that offer an abundance of terrain that rivals West Coast resorts. Many East Coast resorts get overlooked when skiers and riders are looking to book week-long vacations. Many people pass over these resorts, thinking they do not offer enough terrain to […] Brains Brett Currie | July 15, 2025 3 Comments
Club Med In Talks To Build Second Resort in Quebec Club Med has recently been in discussions with Mont Tramblant, Quebec, and the Brivia Group to develop a second all-inclusive Club Med resort in Quebec. The first Club Med resort in Quebec opened in 2021 at the base of Le Massif de Charlevoix and has been a great success for the mountain. Mont Tremblant is looking to find similar success […] Industry News Brett Currie | July 2, 2025 0 Comments
9 Biggest Ski Resorts for Night Skiing Most resorts stop spinning their lifts after 4 p.m. but a select few keep the party going long after the sun goes down. The experience of carving down the mountain under the stars with friends and family, refusing to call it a day is truly one of a kind. There is something so peaceful about hitting the slopes after dark […] Brett Currie | June 24, 2025 0 Comments
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