The first official day of spring passed by yesterday (Mar 20) and the Powder Highway was pounded by fresh pow, with overnight highs of 22cm at Whitewater, 20cm at Fernie & Kimberley and 18cm at Revelstoke. Has the seasons axis strayed away from traditional acorn snow and sunny afternoons spent in out-of-bounds sun pits?For the past few seasons, skiers/riders have had to wear their mid-winter gear ... GO TO
After a day on the slopes or in the backcountry there is nothing better to end the day with, then a barley sandwich Im talking about glorious BEER! And with so many awesome choices of local brews in the Kootenays, how do you choose just one? With names like Faceplant, youre bound to tell a tall tale about your days adventures on the mountain. [caption id="attachment_1431" align="aligncenter" width="218"] ... GO TO
Maybe its the purity of the Rocky Mountain air that imbues the resort town of Fernie with party fever. Then again, put it down to the fact that most people journey to the home of Fernie Alpine Resort to, well, let their hair down both on and off the slopes.Historic downtown Fernie,for example, offers an international cross-section of flavours from Chinese to Thai, Mexican to Japanese ... GO TO
Think snowcats are solely for cat-skiing? Think again.With the gang at Kimberley Snowmobile Adventures at the wheel, a ride aboard one of these great big cats is less about the destination and more about the journey especially when family outings feature plenty of snow, wondrous Rocky Mountain views and, perhaps, a toasty marshmallow roast.[caption id="attachment_1306" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Photo by Maurice Fritts[/caption]You can choose your brand of adventure ... GO TO
Long time splitboarder and professional photographer, Ryan Creary has been visiting Sol Mountain Lodge since 2009. During a deep mid-January storm this year he took a day off from his camera to explore North Fosthall Creek with us."That day in Shelbyville was easily the best day of tree skiing so far this year and there's been some good days! Steep, fall line tree shredding with lots of features ... GO TO
Commonly known as the God of Snow, I discovered conflicting stories to this beloved hero. Some explored the idea that Ullr (pronounced Ooh-ler) was a beautiful, female goddess and not a man, the son of Sif (the Goddess of Fertility) and the stepson of Thor (the God of Thunder).On all accounts Ullr was male and has also been known as Ollerus, Wulpuz, Wuldor, Ullur and Ull. Hes been ... GO TO
Every year for the past 116 years Rossland, BC has celebrated all things winter related with the Rossland Winter Carnival. The carnival is dedicated to the memory of Olaus Jeldness who was born in Stangvik Norway in 1857 and immigrated to Canada in search of his fortune in mining. Olaus is credited with organising and promoting Canadas first ski competition which took place in 1897 on Red Mountain, ... GO TO
For some, the very definition ofcoldsmoke describes the crystalline cloud of snow that bathes skiers and snowboarders in its glorious chill when carving down a deep alpine run. That pretty much sums up the spirit of Whitewater Ski Resorts annualKootenay Coldsmoke Powder Fest, a mid-winter celebration of all things powder-snow related.And if theres one thing that folks at this resort in the Selkirk Mountains near Nelson understand, its ... GO TO
To kick off the new year in high-flying fashion, make your way to Revelstoke Mountain Resort for the new Swatch Freeride World Tour by The North Face, January 7-12. Previously, the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour a returning event to Revelstoke Mountain Resort over the past three years, the new nail-biting tour is the result of an amalgamation with the Swatch Freeride World Tour and The North Face Master ... GO TO
If you didnt know Panorama Mountain Village is celebrating 50 years this season! Thats a huge milestone and there will be a lot of festivities this upcoming year to mark this exciting event.As with many of the ski resorts along the Powder Highway, the ski hill was developed by a core group of local ski enthusiasts, who have but one goal in mind; skiing the amazing terrain. ... GO TO