Looking to Start Skiing or Snowboarding?
Once you learn the basics, skiing and snowboarding are great ways to enjoy the Canadian winter. Follow the link below to our Go Skiing Go Snowboarding website and get the information you need to know before getting on the hill.
Ski Industry News and Insights
A Love Letter to Winter
With your feet in the air and your head on the ground, North Face's 2018 Snow Team edit is not for the faint of heart but is absolutely awe-inspiring.
TIPS UP! Ski Tips with Josh Foster – Turning Effort Led by Lower Body
Are you leading your turns with your upper body or lower body? This week, Josh explains the importance of leading turns with your legs to get the most out of your skis.
Learning to Ski in Alberta
Whether you're young or old, it's never too late to give skiing or snowboarding a try. Video courtesy Go Ski Alberta.
How to Choose Downhill Skis – Kids
When it comes to buying children’s skis, you want to avoid choosing skis that “they’ll grow into.” Longer skis are harder to steer, which makes it tough to learn. It’s always possible to ski on shorter skis with comfort and control, but the opposite isn’t true.
Night Skiing Nirvanas
One of the best ways to kick off a ski vacation after a never-ending journey is to jump straight into ski gear and go night skiing under the floodlights with the extra magic of moonlight and starry serenity. All around North America, night skiing is gentrifying with freshly manicured corduroy, better lighting, longer hours, larger areas and fun après activities, attracting tourists and locals looking for post-work relaxation.
DIY Skis & the Value of a Boutique Shred
Johnny "Foon" Chilton, a career snowcat driver who had also trained as a cabinet maker, envisioned a light ski that was strong and stable. And he wanted to handcraft a ski with a wood core harvested from the very mountains he intended to ski.
