Now in it's third season of summer operations, Big White continues to grow their activities and events.  Diversifying ski areas operations to include summer activities and events is becoming a trend to ensure the long-term sustainability of resorts.  A...

The start of summer brings new guests to ski areas that often have different needs and expectations than our ski and snowboard patrons.  Ski areas have responded and discovered new, often inexpensive, ways to provide experiences.  Some of the...

The mountains are majestic and steep, and the valleys are lush and narrow as you climb Alison Pass from the west to get to Manning Park ski area just east of Hope BC on the Crowsnest Highway #3.  Vern...

Lake Louise, Alberta – Three outstanding individuals were recognized for their contributions to the ski industry at last week’s Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) 50th annual conference. Fred Bosinger: recognized posthumously with the 2018 Jimmie Spencer Lifetime Achievement...

The 2018 CWSAA Spring Conference will celebrate 50 years of service to ski areas, and it promises to be especially memorable for some that retire at the end of this ski season.  Three of those individuals are Peter Gibson...