Category: Destinations

Lake Louise Releases Update on Richardson’s Ridge Expansion

Lake Louise Ski Resort has released its first construction update on the highly anticipated Richardson’s Ridge expansion, scheduled to open for the 2025–26 winter season. The new 200-acre addition will sit adjacent to the resort’s legendary Back Bowls and directly across from the Paradise Chair, delivering a fresh mix of easy, intermediate, and advanced terrain …
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End of an Era? Blackcomb Helicopters Faces Uncertain Future

Blackcomb Helicopters, a cornerstone of British Columbia’s aviation and mountain service industry since 1989, appears to be facing turbulent skies. What began as a modest, Whistler-based operation built on technical flying—forest firefighting, construction support, and search and rescue—has evolved into one of Western Canada’s most recognized helicopter companies. But a recent wave of layoffs, asset …
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POW Canada’s Townhall Tour: Protecting Our Outdoor Future

POW Canada's Townhall Tour recognizes that from deep winters to long summer days, outdoor recreation drives the heartbeat of our mountain communities.
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Snow Sports community Deeply Affected

A tragic avalanche at Stellar Heliskiing is the most serious backcountry incident of the season and it has deeply affected the snow sports community. It claimed the lives of three esteemed individuals: Jason “J” Remple, Alex Pashley, and Jeff Keenan. A fourth individual, Clay Mitchell from Nelson, is currently hospitalized with severe injuries, and we …
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Canadian Athletes Shine at Freeride World Tour Finale in Verbier

The 2025 Freeride World Tour (FWT) came to a dramatic close at the iconic Yeti Xtreme Verbier, and Canadian athletes were at the heart of the action—claiming titles, medals, and milestones on the storied face of the Bec des Rosses. Wei Tien Ho Claims Gold in Verbier Debut In a stunning FWT debut season, Wei …
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Big White Ski Patrol Urges Skiers to Stay In Bounds

A dramatic overnight rescue at Big White Ski Resort has reignited warnings from ski patrol about the dangers of venturing beyond resort boundaries. The incident, which concluded at 4:35 AM, saw rescue teams working tirelessly through the night to locate and assist two hypothermic skiers who had entered closed terrain. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue …
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Christina Lustenberger is the First to Ski Mount Robson’s South Face

After a decade of envisioning the impossible, Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger has cemented her place in ski mountaineering history, becoming the first person to ski the south face of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Alongside French alpinist Guillaume Pierrel, Lustenberger successfully completed the historic descent on February 16, 2025. For years, Lustenberger …
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