Inbounds Avalanche at Sunshine Village, AB | Special Warning Issued by Avalanche Canada As temperatures begin to warm up at ski resorts across North America, several in-bounds avalanches have started to occur in recent days. One of the ski areas that experienced a slide was Sunshine Village, a resort in the Canadian Rockies in the province of Alberta. Related: 22-Year-Old Killed by Inbounds Avalanche in Closed Area of Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB […] Avalanche Matt Scribner | May 2, 2023 1 Comment
7 of the Scariest Runs in North America: By definition, ‘scary’ is all in the eye of the beholder. Out on the ski slopes, steepness and scary are often partners in crime. How steep is steep? Generally speaking, beginner runs have a steepness of about 10 degrees, intermediates about 20 degrees, experts 30-45 degrees, and anything higher is insanity. Things like rock outcroppings, narrow chutes, and other natural […] Robin Azer | July 8, 2021 28 Comments
Ikon Pass Offers the Ultimate Canadian Rockies Road Trip Brought to you by Ikon Pass Powder hounds across the planet are all clamoring to experience the bucket-list destinations and leg-burning verticals of Western Canada. This iconic terrain is a short road trip or quick direct flight away for most Canadians and Pacific Northwesterners. Stop 1 SkiBig3 – Mt. Norquay Morning Arrive at the Calgary airport and drive an hour […] Featured Article SnowBrains | October 25, 2019 2 Comments
Canadian Government’s Budget Bill has the Potential to Reduce Skiable Terrain in Banff National Park, AB Buried in the recent federal government’s 349-page budget bill was one tiny sentence with the potential to shrink the amount of space available for Albertans and tourists to ski in Banff National Park, reports the Calgary Herald. Hidden away under annex 3 on page 328, the line reads: “The Government proposes to introduce amendments to the Canada National Parks Act: […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 29, 2019 0 Comments
Snow Accumulations Expected at Ski Resorts in Canada this Week Start waxing your skis and boards, winter’s coming! Well, for Alberta, Canada anyway. A cold front should bring accumulations of high mountain snow for Alberta, Canada between Wednesday and Saturday. Resorts such as Marmot Basin, Banff, and Sunshine Village may even see light snow at the bases. Some snow may reach eastern sections of BC. The forecast snow will arrive a […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 10, 2018 0 Comments
Top 7 Resorts for The Best Freeride Terrain in Canada (Sponsored By: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort) Designed by Mother Nautre, freeride terrain is the freedom to go big – down rugged ungroomed steeps, chock-full of cliffs, crevices, and chutes. Those who seek it share a passion for adventure and an insatiable desire to stomp epic lines. There is no shortage of get-after it terrain in the Great White North, but some […] Featured Article Robin Azer | November 8, 2017 0 Comments
Longest Ski Seasons in North America As winter turns into spring, many mountain enthusiasts begin to wonder where they can go to still ride the snow. Land use and wildlife restrictions force some resorts to close early, regardless of how much snow is still on the slopes. For the rest, several factors dictate how long they can keep the lifts turning: snowfall accumulation (base), ongoing weather […] Robin Azer | April 28, 2017 10 Comments
Conditons Report: Sunshine Village Currently Has Mid-Winter Conditions And It’s Going OFF While most of North America is currently experiencing its first consistent cold stretch, Banff Sunshine Village, Canada is experiencing full-on winter. Sunshine Village opened for the season on Thursday, November 3rd, 2016, making it their earliest opening day in 30 years. The ski resort has gotten help from Mother Nature this year in the form of consistent cold temperatures and […] Conditions Report Chris Wallner | November 16, 2016 1 Comment
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