Golden (BC), Canada – Strong and regular winter storms have dumped over 200 cm to date at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, making this one of the strongest opening storm cycles since the B.C. ski area’s transformation from the former White Tooth Ski Hill in 2001. Kicking Horse will be one of the first resorts in British Columbia … Continue reading Kicking Horse to Open Two Weeks Early
Panorama (BC), Canada – Following the completion of a major glading project and new ridgetop access road, skiers and riders will find Panorama’s Taynton Bowl 60 acres bigger and more easily accessible this winter. Along with many other resort enhancements, this winter’s guest will reap the benefits of more than C$10 million worth of recent improvements. … Continue reading Panorama Expands Taynton Bowl
Québec (QC), Canada – The first edition of the free Salon du ski et des sports d’hiver (Ski and Winter Sports Show) is taking place this weekend at the Cruise Terminal of the Port of Quebec. Sports enthusiasts and winter activities will find a host of businesses and specialty shops exhibiting, along with leading brands showcasing new … Continue reading New Ski Show Opens in Quebec City
Whistler (BC), Canada – Three more western ski resorts have announced season debuts well ahead of their scheduled opening dates. Why not? Everybody else is doing it! In British Columbia, Whistler Blackcomb — the largest ski resort in North America — will be opening one week ahead of schedule on Thursday, November 19. Favorable early season conditions, including … Continue reading Whistler, Tamarack and Kirkwood Join the Early Opening Bandwagon
Salt Lake City, UT – Opening dates at ski resorts across the West continue to fluctuate as more resorts take advantage of cold air for snowmaking and early season storms. As for early openings, they include (in addition to those previously announced here): Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley, Calif.; and Big White, … Continue reading SKI SEASON UPDATE: More Early Openings and Reschedules
Bromont and Saint-Sauveur, QC – Montreal skiers and riders can head in almost any direction this winter — north to the Laurentians, east towards the Townships or west to the Outaouais — with a new joint season pass just announced by Mont Saint-Sauveur and Bromont. Option Northeast adds a new dimension to what is currently available … Continue reading Mont Saint-Sauveur and Bromont Launch Joint Season Pass
Nelson (BC), Canada – Plans for a new helicopter skiing operation bordering Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park were dashed when the provincial government denied the operator’s application late last month. The British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resources Operations sent Kootenay Heli-Ski Inc.’s application back to the drawing board, citing local opposition and a lack of public outreach … Continue reading B.C. Government Denies Heli-Ski Operator
