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
Multiple Fatalities and Injuries After 9 Heli-Skiers and Guide Caught in Avalanche Outside British Columbia Ski Resort At least three people have died and four were injured in an avalanche southwest of Invermere Wednesday morning, according to a statement from the community’s mayor. Mayor Al Miller told CTV News Calgary that nine heli-ski guests and a guide were involved in the avalanche and that multiple deaths had been reported. Previous reports from local media said four people […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 2, 2023 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Adds Two More New Destinations for the 22/23 Winter Season Lotte Arai Resort in Japan and Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada 22/23 Ikon Pass On Sale Now The Ikon Pass community has expanded around the globe with the addition of Lotte Arai Resort in Japan and Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia. Ikon Pass is on sale now, offering five new destinations for winter 22/23 as skiers and […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 1, 2022 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
Ian McIntosh and Christina Lusti Just Completed an Insane First Descent on Mount Nelson, BC Pro skiers Ian McIntosh and Christina Lusti both fulfilled a childhood dream yesterday when they conquered a first descent together on Mount Nelson in British Columbia. A childhood dream realized. The stars have to align for it to all work out and yesterday was the perfect day. @christinalusti and I grew up together ski racing and our paths took different […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 5, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 6-18″ of Snow For British Columbia Through Thursday Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 12:35 PM MST, Dec. 8, 2020 Forecast Summary: A shortwave trough will move through British Columbia and bring 6-18″ of snow to interior portions of the province. The trough will be a quick hitter and should be out of the region by Thursday afternoon. More snow is likely this weekend with more moisture […] Weather Eric McNamee | December 8, 2020 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
Mountain Collective Pass Returns | 44 Days at 22 of the World’s Best Resorts for Just $469 The Mountain Collective ski pass will return for its ninth ski season in 2020-21 despite the success of the Ikon Pass, officials announced Tuesday. Related: Live in the City? | Here’s why The Mountain Collective is the Perfect Pass for You There will be 22 resorts in total on the pass, including four new resorts; Sugarloaf, ME, Panorama, BC, Grand […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 11, 2020 0 Comments
Canada Canada is a skier’s paradise — legendary for cold, dry, consistent powder. Cold temps and short days keeps the snow fluffy and fun, while mountain culture is friendly, helpful, and well-run. Read More Watch Videos 0 Comments
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