Fernie Alpine Resort, BC, Launches Search for a Featured Local Artist Fernie Alpine Resort, British Columbia, is searching for a featured local artist to capture the ski area’s identity for the upcoming Winter 2026–27 season. If you live in the area and have an eye for visuals, you have an opportunity to leave your mark on the mountain. Related: Fernie Alpine Resort, BC, Report: Cedar-Scented Turns & Local Advice Tucked into the […] Industry News Jacqui Davis | August 25, 2026 0 Comments
The 15 Ski Resorts With the Deepest Snowpacks in North America Right Now April 1 is traditionally the peak of the North American snowpack. After months of storms, mountains typically hold the most water before spring melt begins. Water managers, hydrologists, and ski resorts use this date as a benchmark. The Sierra Nevada’s largest snow-producing months are from December to March, so April 1 has long been the recognized peak of snow accumulation, […] Brains SnowBrains | April 1, 2026 0 Comments
Fernie Alpine Resort, BC, Report: Cedar-Scented Turns & Local Advice Report from January 28, 2026 Fernie Alpine Resort has a way of quietly reminding skiers why it holds legendary status in British Columbia. Tucked into the Lizard Range of the Canadian Rockies, Fernie blends deep-snow credibility with a layout that rewards curiosity, patience, and a willingness to venture just beyond the obvious. Conditions delivered a glimpse of for what Fernie […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | January 29, 2026 0 Comments
The 23 North American Resorts That Have Already Received Over 100 Inches of Snowfall This Season The story of this year’s North American snowfall has been a dramatic tale of boom or bust. Areas like the powder highway in British Columbia are enjoying an early-season boom, with several resorts reporting higher-than-average snowfall. On the other hand, regions in the American Pacific Northwest have had a less-than-stellar start. But PNW skiers, do not fret: 3-6 feet of […] Industry News Greg Wedow | December 18, 2025 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on March 24 Spring is here, which means winter is over—already. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to stop snowing. We have a five-resort tie for snowiest resort today! Related: 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America This Weekend When writing, these resorts across North America had the most snow in the last 24 hours. Others with bigger totals may still need to update their websites. […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on March 5 Meteorological spring arrived on Saturday, meaning winter is over. Already. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to stop snowing. Related: 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America This Weekend At the time of writing, these resorts across North America had the most snow in the last 24 hours. Others with bigger totals may still need to update their websites. All numbers […] SnowBrains | March 5, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Board it Like Beckham — Soccer Player David Beckham Catskiing at Fernie, BC Legendary soccer player David Beckham has shared a video of himself snowboarding at Fernie, British Columbia. The retired soccer player was seemingly on a guys’ trip, with his son Cruz, Canadian billionaire Jamie Salter and his four sons, and former Manchester United Youth player David Gardner. Related: Once Upon a Week in the Kootenays, BC: A Travelogue: Kimberley & Fernie […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 16, 2024 0 Comments
Fernie, BC, Conditions Report: Incredible Terrain on a Soggy Day Report from February 3, 2024 Day One in Canada is always exciting; this year is no different, despite being a little soggy at Fernie in British Columbia. Last night, I flew to Kalispell to meet up with Jacob Heath (from Salt Lake City) and drive up to see a part of the Canadian Rockies we have yet to see. Unfortunately, […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 4, 2024 0 Comments
2 Of Our Favorite Ski Destinations in the High Terrain of British Columbia It’s easy to make a case for many ski locations in the world for a host of reasons (powder quality, terrain, location, etc). Still, without a doubt, one cannot disagree that British Columbia delivers some of the most spectacular world-class skiing and snowboarding experiences on the planet. Don’t believe me? I will break down two epic spots in British Columbia […] Matthew Oliphant | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
Epic Australia Pass Has Added 6 Canadian Resorts The Australian Epic Pass has expanded its offering to its Australian passholders by offering access to six Epic resorts in the Canadian Rockies. For the 23/24 Northern Hemisphere ski season, Australia passholders will get five days access across the resorts of Fernie, BC, Kicking Horse, BC, Kimberley, BC, Nakiska, AB, Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC, and Stoneham, QC. For the 22/23 ski season, […] Oz Brains | April 5, 2023 0 Comments
B.C. Local Has Skied Every Single Day This Season As ski season is coming to a close, it becomes a tradition to reminisce on all the highlights from throughout the season. This includes the best pow days, epic lines, and, most of all, how many days you were able to get out and enjoy making some turns. Among many avid skiers, the topic of how many days are spent […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 12, 2022 1 Comment
Canadian Ski Resorts Report First Snow of the Season It might still be August, and there might still be a heatwave punishing the western US, but ski resorts in Canada celebrated the first snow of the season yesterday. “It’s official… the first snowfall of the 2021/22 ski season!” – Banff Sunshine As we forecasted yesterday, a powerful northern trough is forecast to bring cold temperatures and snow to western North […] SnowBrains | August 18, 2021 0 Comments
British Columbia & Alberta 2020-2021 Season Closing Dates It’s that time of year – as the warm temperatures begin to roll in, it is also that time when we need to unfortunately say goodbye to skiing for the summer months. For some resorts in western Canada, that may only be a week away, and for others you may still have two months of skiing to get in. Whatever […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 29, 2021 3 Comments
VIDEO: Dad Mics Up His Skiing Toddler, Captures Her Adorable Pep Talks [arve url="https://youtu.be/ELnJnGirwKk"] SnowBrains | March 25, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
British Columbia to Get Hammered With 2+ FEET of Snow Over The Next Week Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 2:10 PM MST, Nov. 12, 2020 Forecast Summary: A series of storms will bring FEET of snow to the BC coast through the next week. Whistler resort looks to see the most snow during this time. Resorts like Grouse, Kicking Horse, Panorama, Red Mountain, Revelstoke, and Whitewater will see deep snow as well. […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 13, 2020 0 Comments
The Proposed British Columbia Mega-Resort That Would Be the Biggest Ski Area in North America The area for the proposed Valemount Glacier Destination Resort, which is expected to be the largest year-round ski resort in North America with the third tallest vertical drop out of any ski area on earth, could be described as a “mini AK.” Once completed, the resort will have up to 12,448 acres of skiable terrain and over 6,500 feet of […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | July 23, 2020 9 Comments
Fernie Alpine Resort, BC Pleads With People to Stop Sneaking Onto Closed Slopes The general manager of Fernie Alpine Resort, BC, Andy Cohen, is pleading with uphill skiers to stop sneaking on to the slopes which have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Related: Whistler Blackcomb, BC is Now Closed to Uphill Skiing In the post on Friday, he highlights the dangers of accessing an unstaffed resort, such as avalanches and injuries, […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 7, 2020 0 Comments
2 Men Killed in Tree Wells in Separate Incidents at British Columbia Resorts Two people died in tree wells at two separate British Columbia ski resorts over the weekend, as more snowsports accidents lead to fatalities in a tragic weekend. The first happened just after noon on Friday at Whitewater Ski Resort, near Nelson. A passing skier discovered the snowboarder in a tree well in an out of bounds area. They immediately started […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 21, 2020 0 Comments
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