British Columbia

RED Mountain Resort, BC, Announces Major Expansion With New Summer Bike Park ย 

REDโ€™s New Chapter of an Extensive 4-Season Investment Has Begun ROSSLAND, BC โ€” July 22, 2024 โ€” RED Mountain Resort, British Columbia, has announced that construction has begun on the new RED Mountain Bike Park, a key component of a major long-term investment and strategic four-season plan, marking an exciting new chapter for the resort. With a focus on projects […]
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History with SnowBrains: How Whistler, BC, Got Its Name

Whistler Mountain was known by the Lilโ€™wat Nation as Cwรญtima or Kacwรญtima and Skฬฒwikฬฒw by the Squamish Nation. In 1932, the mountain was named London Mountain because the thick fog surrounding the area reminded the first British settlers of Londonโ€™s infamous pea soup fog. However, as more and more European settlers flocked to Canada, the name Whistler started to take […]
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The 5 Most Unique Ski and Snowboard Towns on The Planet

snow covered Truckee, CA

When discussing the best places to ski and snowboard, there are many factors to consider. Itโ€™s not always the ones with the most access, the most famous, or the highest elevation. The best ski towns offer many things that skiers and snowboarders universally love.ย  Itโ€™s always helpful when theyโ€™re semi-affordable because we all know how insanely expensive ski towns can […]
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Bodies of 3 Missing Hikers Found After 5 Weeks on Atwell Peak, BC

The bodies of three missing hikers were recovered by Squamish Search and Rescue (SAR) teams and Sea to Sky Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Monday, July 8. The three hikers had gone missing on Friday, May 31, from an expedition to 8,711-foot-high (2,655-meter-high) Atwell Peak in Garibaldi Provincial Park near Whistler, British Columbia. A family member reported the trio […]
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[UPDATED] Search Suspended for 3 Climbers Missing on Atwell Peak Near Whistler, BC, Due to High Avalanche Risk

Atwell Peak highest point

Updated Sunday, June 9, 8:45 am PST:ย  Rescue teams have been forced to suspend their search for three overdue and experienced mountain climbers missing near Squamish, B.C., citing unstable and avalanche-prone conditions in the rugged Atwell Peak area. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stated in a media release that “significant challenges due to current unstable conditions have resulted in […]
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