Banff’s ski season 2025-26 is taking shape under a welcome blanket of early snow, setting up the local Resorts for one of the stronger starts in recent years. Banff Sunshine Village and Lake Louise Ski Resort have both announced November 7 opening days, with Mt. Norquay following close behind on November 14. October storms swept …
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At over 1,600 metres in the heart of Mount Robson Provincial Park, construction of the new Robson Pass Hut (Byron Caldwell Hut) is nearing completion. After a season of unpredictable mountain weather, the dedicated crew from Ennadai Woodworks continues to push forward—working against the clock and the elements to bring this long-awaited backcountry refuge to …
Read more The Final Push: Help Finish the Robson Pass Hut
Castle Mountain Resort will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in style this winter, and the milestone comes with exciting news for powder skiers. The Alberta gem, already known for its authentic vibe, big steep vertical, and deep snow, is about to get even better with a terrain expansion and its first new chairlift in nearly …
Read more Castle Mountain Resort Celebrates 60 Years with Big Expansion
Whitewater Ski Resort is the snowiest ski resort on the Powder Highway and continues to define what skiers and riders dream of—deep powder, authentic culture, and terrain that inspires. Averaging an incredible 1200 cms of annual snowfall, Whitewater has earned its reputation as BC’s powder capital, drawing powder enthusiasts seeking steep and deep turns. As …
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There’s good news out of Golden this week: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is one step closer to getting its legendary Golden Eagle Express Gondola back in action. The fall was caused by a failure in a hanger arm—an essential piece of hardware that connects the cabin to the cable. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured, …
Read more Kicking Horse’s Golden Eagle Gondola Nears Return
As the summer heat lingers into August 2025, skiers and snowboarders across Canada are hopeful that La Niña could deliver.
Read more Signs Point to Powder: La Niña Could Deliver
The proposed Zincton Project has reached an important regulatory milestone. The British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) recently confirmed that Zincton will not require a formal environmental assessment
Read more Zincton Project Clears Major Regulatory Milestone
After more than two decades of delivering some of the best powder skiing in the world, Mustang Powder Cat Skiing is proud to announce a new chapter. Mustang Powder is now owned by Heli—an Aspen-based digital platform specializing in booking adventure travel—marking a significant shift in the landscape of backcountry skiing. “Heli shares our passion …
Read more Mustang Powder Sold to Aspen-based Heli
RED Mountain Resort, long celebrated as one of North America’s last fiercely independent ski resorts, has announced a major leadership transition that underscores its commitment to authenticity, community, and the preservation of its mountain culture. After more than two decades of visionary leadership, Howard Katkov will step down as CEO of RED Mountain, a role …
Read more RED Mountain Names New President, Reaffirms Commitment to Independent Spirit
Last summer’s wildfire in Jasper National Park left scars beyond the forest line—this winter, Marmot Basin reported a 30% decline in skier visits, reflecting the broad and lingering impacts of climate-driven wildfire on mountain tourism in Canada. The fire, which tore through sections of the park in July 2023, forced dozens of hotel rooms offline …
Read more Wildfire Fallout Felt as Marmot Basin Sees Drop in Visits
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 …
Read more Lake Louise Releases Update on Richardson’s Ridge Expansion
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 …
Read more End of an Era? Blackcomb Helicopters Faces Uncertain Future
