Alberta

Huge March Snowfall Sets Banff Sunshine Village, AB, Up for Some of North America’s Best Spring Skiing

Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, is experiencing an extraordinary March, with snowfall totals reaching an impressive 46 inches (117 centimeters) since the month began.  The recent storms—12 inches of snow in the last week, and 185″ (470 centimeters) all season—have significantly boosted the resort’s snowpack, which is now 70 inches (177 centimeters). Related: Banff Sunshine, AB, Offers 2,000 Extra Skiable Minutes […]
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Special Public Avalanche Warning in Effect for Central Rockies Through Monday

A Special Public Avalanche Warning is in effect for the Central Rockies, including Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper National Parks, and Kananaskis Country, through Monday, March 24. Avalanche Canada issued the warning in collaboration with Parks Canada and provincial authorities. “A Special Public Avalanche Warning is in place for Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, and Jasper National Parks, and Kananaskis Country, through […]
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2 Skiers Killed in Separate Alberta Avalanches Near Lake Louise Ski Resort and Kananaskis

Photo of the Lake Louise avalanche with a red dot indicating the approximate trigger point. Notably, there are small to medium sized trees in the start zone and track. | Photo: Avalanche Canada

Two backcountry skiers died in separate avalanches west of Calgary, Alberta, on Friday, March 14. The first incident occurred around 3 p.m. near Pipestone Bowl, an out-of-bounds area near Lake Louise Ski Resort, and the second incident was near Mount Black Prince in Kananaskis Country. Related: Champion Ski Racer Killed in Avalanche While Cat-Skiing With Diamond Lake Resort, OR Incident […]
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Major Terrain Expansions Unveiled at Castle Mountain Resort, AB

On November 26, 2024, Castle Mountain Resort in Alberta, Canada, announced it would be opening a new chairlift for the 2025-26 season. Nestled in the South Canadian Rockies, the resort is a long-time favorite of local Alberta skiers. The commencement of this new project marks a new chapter in the nearly 60-year history of this beloved Canadian ski destination. Castle […]
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Alberta Ski Hill Closes Permanently After Nearly 60 Years of Operations

The Drayton Valley Brazeau Snow Club (DVBSC) in Alberta, Canada, has operated as a non-profit community ski hill since 1965. It is located approximately 10 minutes northeast of Drayton Valley, Alberta, in the North Saskatchewan River Valley. The ski hill includes a t-bar, two rope tows, and a handle tow. It is a great place for beginner, intermediate, and advanced […]
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