As the Christmas holidays approach, finding powder is a priority. Our mountains are finally sliding into a proper winter rhythm—fresh storms, improving coverage, and steadily growing bases. La Niña is doing her thing, delivering the goods at higher elevations while dumping enough valley rain to keep every drainage crew in BC busy. Snowpack stability has …
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One week after Wildsight launched a legal challenge to force Zincton Resort into a full environmental assessment, founder David Harley delivered a blunt message: if the court challenge succeeds, Zincton is done. The reaction underscored what has long been true in the Selkirks: this debate isn’t just about process. It’s about the future of rural …
Read more Why Zincton Resort Matters: A New Model for Communities
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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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
POW Canada's Townhall Tour recognizes that from deep winters to long summer days, outdoor recreation drives the heartbeat of our mountain communities.
Read more POW Canada’s Townhall Tour: Protecting Our Outdoor Future
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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Three Heli-skiers Killed in Avalanche Near Kaslo
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Selkirk Snowcat Skiing, one of British Columbia’s most renowned cat skiing operations, is now available for purchase. Marketed as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” the sale presents a rare chance to own a piece of backcountry skiing history. A Legacy of Cat Skiing Excellence Founded in 1975 by skiing pioneer Allan Drury, Selkirk Snowcat Skiing has developed …
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As the Christmas holidays approach, it’s no surprise that the mountains are blanketed with great snow—perfect for chasing powder and curing your FOMO
Read more Finding Christmas Pow: A Holiday Season Full of Snow
As winter unfurls its cold embrace over the mountains of British Columbia, the State of the Snowpack initiative rolls out across various beloved mountain towns including Nelson, Rossland, Revelstoke, and Fernie.
Read more State of the Snowpack Arrives in BC Mountain Towns
The mountains are calling, and soon, powder will be filling our dreams as the lifts start spinning across Alberta and British Columbia! With winter settling in, skiers and snowboarders alike are counting down the days until those first chairlifts roll up the slopes. Here’s a rundown of opening dates across the Rockies and beyond, listed …
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Whitewater Ski Resort is gearing up for an exciting Winter 2024/25 season with the addition of 60 new acres of inbounds terrain in Ymir Bowl.
Read more Whitewater Expands into Ymir Bowl
