Stoneham (QC), Canada – Professional freeskier JP Auclair perished two years ago in a Chilean avalanche, but his legacy will live on in a run at Stoneham Mountain Resort in Auclair’s native Quebec that has been renamed in his honor. A boulder lines Stoneham’s expert Kamikaze trail, decorated with graffiti drawn by Auclair’s friend Sébastien Larose to celebrate … Continue reading Stoneham Renames Ski Run to Honor JP Auclair
North Vancouver (BC), Canada – Beginning this December, Mt Seymour ski resort will be offering a direct shuttle service to guests coming from the Lower Mainland and East Vancouver. The new East Vancouver shuttle service, with a pickup location located opposite the Rupert Skytrain Station, is scheduled to operate seven days a week with three daily pickups and … Continue reading Mt. Seymour Offers New Daily Shuttle Service From East Vancouver
Mississauga (ON), Canada – With snowfall expected in the not so distant future, it’s now time for Canadians to embrace winter. From ski and snowboard enthusiasts who simply can’t wait for winter, to families of all ages who want to tackle winter in a fun and affordable way, next week’s Toronto Snow Show is ready to help you prepare for … Continue reading Toronto Snow Show Welcomes Winter
Banff (AB), Canada – As the three ski resorts operating in Banff National Park prepare to open for the season in November (or in the case of Mt. Norquay, perhaps even earlier), they’ve put some new offerings on the table for guests arriving this winter. And American travelers should note that there’s a favorable exchange rate right … Continue reading What’s New in Banff-Lake Louise This Winter
Oliver (BC), Canada – Its vineyards are world famous, but when it comes to skiing, central British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley is best known for Big White, Apex, Silverstar and of course Sun Peaks. There are, however, other lesser-known ski resorts in the region as well, and the future of one of them was in doubt until only recently. After … Continue reading Mt. Baldy to Remain Open Under New Owners
Quebec (QC), Canada – FIS Freestyle Skiing competition is coming to Quebec City and to nearby Stoneham Mountain Resort this winter, with Big Air and Slopestyle World Cup events now added to the lineup for the Jamboree snowboarding competition presented by Vidéotron Mobile from February 9–12, 2017. “This is the 18th year we’ve hosted FIS Snowboard … Continue reading Freestyle Skiing World Cup Joins the Quebec Jamboree Lineup
Fernie (BC), Canada – A pair of ski resorts owned by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies are expanding their backcountry-style ski offerings this winter, and a third is offering a new route to the slopes. “Uptracking”, or skinning up a mountain in skis or on a snowboard, is gaining in popularity and Fernie Alpine Resort is … Continue reading RCR’s Ski Resorts in Western Canada Expand Backcountry Experiences
