Boost Your Backcountry Education in 3 Days with Arc’teryx Academy in Whistler, British Columbia One weekend can inspire you to take your backcountry skills from lukewarm to shedding-down-to-your-base-layer hot with Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy. The Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy will be holding clinics in Whistler, British Columbia from February 23 – 25, 2024. When it comes to locations for backcountry exploration, it’s hard to beat Whistler. The B.C. mountains radiate good vibrations that feel palpable as […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
Planning an International Ski Trip in This Economy? Canada Is the Way to Go! With lift ticket prices higher than ever this year, financial factors are top of mind for many people when planning their ski season adventures. Since most major US ski resorts are among the more expensive and busiest, international ski resorts are looking more and more attractive by the day. You may be considering Japan, or the European mountain ranges as […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 2 Dead and 4 Injured After Helicopter Crashed Near British Columbia Ski Resort Early Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, a Bell 206L helicopter crashed near Purden Ski Village, east of Prince George, BC, leaving two dead and four injured. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) confirmed the details of the incident, which occurred around 35 miles (55 km) east of the city along Highway 16. Related: Widow of Czech Billionaire Who Died in 2021 Helicopter […] SnowBrains | September 27, 2023 0 Comments
NASA: Fires Rage in British Columbia, Canada In July 2023, a combination of unusual heat, dry lightning, and drought fueled major outbreaks of fire in Canada. According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center(CIFFC), nearly 600 out-of-control fires burned throughout the country on July 13, with about half of these raging in British Columbia or Alberta. Related: NASA: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Reaches Europe The Moderate Resolution […] Fire Firebrains | July 14, 2023 0 Comments
Qantas Offering Discount for Flights to BC, Canada, Next Winter Australia’s flag carrier Qantas recently launched a sale for skiers and boarders looking to ride in British Columbia, Canada, next year. The airline is offering a $200 discount for return flights booked to Vancouver, Canada, via Sydney, perfect for a one-day ticket to most resorts. The offer is valid for flights between October 21st, 2023, and March 30th, 2024. British […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | June 16, 2023 0 Comments
New Study Reveals Harmful Environmental Effects of Snowmaking Climate change is the biggest roadblock in the future of the ski industry because warming temperatures mean less snowfall in most regions and more abnormal weather patterns. Many ski resorts are becoming increasingly dependent on artificial snowmaking to combat this. However, a new study reveals that producing snow has many negative consequences. Published in the Current Issues in Tourism journal, […] Industry News Tyler Hatch | June 16, 2023 3 Comments
Top 9 Must Ski Destinations Around the World Who doesn’t love a good destination ski trip? Anticipation levels are sky-high while planning your travel, from finding accommodation to checking out local dining options. The immediate thrill when arriving in a unique winter paradise accompanied by friends, family, or your own good fortune. There are not many feelings quite like it. Each year, TripAdvisor puts together a list of the […] Industry News John Cunningham | June 13, 2023 1 Comment
SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC, Extends Season to April 16, 2023 SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC, announced that it will extend its ski season by a week until April 16, 2023. Award-winning SilverStar is one of British Columbia’s largest ski resorts, with 3,282 acres of skiable terrain. The Canadian resort has seen its second-best snow season in a decade, with 275 inches (698 cm) of snowfall to date. SilverStar Mountain Resort is located in […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 20, 2023 0 Comments