World’s Snow Experts Gather in Whistler for ISSW 2026

The International Snow Science Workshop 2026 brought the world’s leading snow researchers, avalanche professionals, mountain guides and forecasters to Whistler, British Columbia, for five days focused on understanding snow, avalanches and decision-making in the mountains. Steve Andrews of Alpine Islands attended the biennial gathering and presented his own research while taking in an intense program …
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Flowline Mountain Launches New Catski Operation in the Southern Monashees

Flowline Mountain, a new catski operation in British Columbia’s Southern Monashees, is opening for the 2026-27 winter with 16,000 acres of backcountry terrain and just 12 guests per session. Founded by professional snowboarder and Cardiff Snowcraft CEO Bjorn Leines, along with Sean Beddoe and Yan Bai, Flowline is a rider-owned operation built around deep snow, …
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Whitewater Expands Its Inbounds Powder Playground

Whitewater is expanding its inbounds terrain for the 2026–27 ski season, adding 190 acres of new tree skiing between the Summit and Glory chairlifts. Whitewater Mountain Resort in Nelson has long been one of Canada’s most laid back community-minded powder destinations. Located on B.C.’s Powder Highway, Whitewater has also been steadily investing in its mountain, …
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Powder Matt Runs for Kimberley Mayor

“Powder Matt” Mosteller has spent much of his life chasing powder skiing, promoting mountain towns and arguing that getting outside makes people—and communities—healthier. Now he’s running to become Mayor of Kimberley. Mosteller is one of two candidates seeking the mayor’s chair in Kimberley’s 2026 municipal election, alongside Sandra Roberts. General voting takes place October 17. …
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MSP’s The Way Out Celebrates Canadian Powder and Skiers

MSP’s 34th Annual Ski Film “The Way Out” features Canadian powder stashes and skiers in a big way, with four British Columbia destinations and 12 Canadian skiers appearing in Matchstick Productions’ new film. Matchstick Productions returns this fall with its 34th annual ski movie, The Way Out, taking a global crew from Alaska spines and …
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Farmers’ Almanac Forecasts Mountain Snow Across Western Canada

The Farmers’ Almanac winter forecast 2026-27 is giving skiers reason for optimism, with mountain snow, Pacific storms, Arctic outbreaks and periods of heavy winter weather forecast across Western Canada. The newly released Canadian outlook describes the coming season as “Snow, Sleet, and Surprises,” with frequent weather changes, sharp temperature swings and an active storm track. …
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Western Canada El Niño Winter 2026-27: NOAA Raises Odds of Historic Event

Western Canada El Niño Winter 2026-27 is looking increasingly likely to be shaped by one of the strongest El Niño events on record, according to NOAA’s latest Climate Prediction Center update. Issued August 13, NOAA’s new ENSO outlook says El Niño is strengthening and now has a greater than 90% chance of becoming a very …
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Keith Liggett: A Life Spent Chasing Snow

A skier, ski writer, ski instructor and unapologetic ski bum followed winter through the American West to Fernie—and continued dreaming of skiing’s future at Zincton. Thomas “Keith” Liggett, a lifelong skier, instructor, mountain writer and familiar voice in Canadian ski culture, died peacefully in Fernie on July 19, 2026. He was 76. At Powder Canada …
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Construction Underway on Blackcomb Showcase Chair

Construction is underway on the new Blackcomb Showcase Chair, a fixed-grip quad that will replace the aging Showcase T-Bar and improve access to the mountain’s high-alpine glacier terrain. Whistler Blackcomb is preparing the remote lift corridor this summer, with the new chairlift expected to begin operating for the 2026–27 ski season. The Showcase T-Bar has …
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