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
This multifaceted package makes reading The Starting Zone a very different experience than reading a traditional book.
Read more The Starting Zone: A New Digital Resource for Avalanche Professionals and Advanced Recreationists
Since his arrival in Switzerland from Canada in 1970, Marko Shapiro has been continuously translating the essence of Verbier into timeless photographic art. Widely celebrated as the “Godfather of Freeski Photography,” Marko’s lens captured a vibrant local scene that thrived on freedom, creativity, and the unbridled joy of winter sports. Much of this unique alpine …
Read more Marko Shapiro: Capturing the Soul of Verbier Since 1970
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
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
The live stream of the highly anticipated Red Bull Natural Selection Ski event, held in Alaska's breathtaking Chugach Mountains—a region renowned globally for its expansive, untouched terrain and demanding mountain conditions.
Read more Red Bull Natural Selection Ski Event: Watch the Action Live!
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 …
Read more Snow Sports community Deeply Affected
The Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) has officially announced plans for a new state-of-the-art backcountry hut in Mount Robson Provincial Park, marking a major milestone in a project over 20 years in the making.
Read more New Alpine Hut Coming to Mount Robson
Three Heli-skiers Killed in Avalanche Near Kaslo
Read more Three Heli-skiers Killed in Avalanche Near Kaslo
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 …
Read more Canadian Athletes Shine at Freeride World Tour Finale in Verbier
The warning applies to Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, and Jasper National Parks, Kananaskis Country, and areas immediately adjacent to those parks. It is in effect immediately and remains in place through Monday, March 24.
Read more Special Public Avalanche Warning for Central Rockies
