Tag: Snowboarding

  • 5 Amazing Experiences for Skiers

    5 Amazing Experiences for Skiers

    As winter rolls around, it’s time to start gearing up for winter. I’ve been traveling a bit more out of Canada recently and figured I’d mix it up and include some other places I’ve been researching for potential snowboard trips. When the time comes to choose your next skiing experience, there are more than 90…

  • The Essential Guide to Skiing in Canada [Infographic]

    The Essential Guide to Skiing in Canada [Infographic]

    Looking for an awesome guide to skiing or snowboarding in Canada? This terrific detailed mountain guide infographic covers some of the best ski resorts in this nation. This is the perfect overview of Average snowfall, season length, number of lifts, number of restaurants & bars, number of runs along with a breakdown in their respective skill levels.…

  • Canadian Ski & Snowboard Resort Price Comparison

    Canadian Ski & Snowboard Resort Price Comparison

    Skiing and snowboarding is a favourite pastime of mine. Unfortunately, shopping for the best vacation deal is a bit of a process. Between the prices of lodging, lift tickets, rentals, and then the necessities (beer, food, etc) – it can all begin to add up quick. To make matters worse, getting that final “total” can…

  • These 15 Balaclavas Will Make You Laugh and Keep You Warm

    These 15 Balaclavas Will Make You Laugh and Keep You Warm

    Whether you’re keeping warm on the slopes, shovelling the driveway, or hiding your face from your upcoming bank heist. A balaclava is a must-own item for anyone dealing with cold weather. While you can always find a plain jane face-warmer at just about any outdoor store, sometimes you want something more. Something quirkey, weird, fightening,…

  • Superb Snowboarding and Luxury Resorts in the Columbia Valley

    Superb Snowboarding and Luxury Resorts in the Columbia Valley

    I recently took a weekend trip to Columbia Valley, in beautiful British Columbia. My girlfriend and I were set on experiencing some of the famous snowboarding of the Purcell Mountains. With dozens of mountain resorts within a close distance perfect for skiing and snowboarding, we opted to check out Panorama Mountain Village, and the Fairmont…

  • A Winter Adventure Awaits in the Columbia Valley

    A Winter Adventure Awaits in the Columbia Valley

    After 10 long, incredibly scenic, hours driving from Saskatchewan to British Columbia, I’ve finally arrived in Radium Hot Springs, home of some of Canada’s most well known luxury resorts including Bighorn Meadows Resort, along with some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Canada. With the help of Columbia Valley Tourism, I’ve been asked to…

  • The Sunday Canadian Travel Video: Fernie Alpine Resort

    Almost an entire month has gone by since my last post. Needless to say there hasn’t been a lot backpacking/travel going on in my life at the moment, which in turn has caused the amount of posts to putter down. Fortunately I’ve been keeping busy. School at the moment is going great, and I’m loving…

  • 6 reasons why Saskatchewan Doesn’t Suck

    Saskatchewan is probably one of the least visited provinces in Canada. Most people only know Saskatchewan for the #1 highway which get’s you from one end to the other in roughly 7 hours. It unfortunately gets a bad rap from other Canadians, whom occasionally define it as boring, flat, plain, and dull.  All of which…

  • 10 Winter Activities You Shouldn’t Miss

    10 Winter Activities You Shouldn’t Miss

    Winter is no doubt the harshest season in Canada. The weather can drop below -40 degrees Celsius over night, and stay there for weeks. However, being stuck inside the comfort of your home can cause cabin fever in no time. The need to get outside, to do something fun, is very strong in this culture.…