Ski and Snowboard
British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Ski and Snowboard
My First Time Skiing in Nearly 20 Years
I couldn’t tell you why I stopped going, but 2008 was the last time I skied. And since then, there has been a little piece of my heart missing.
Adventure, British Columbia, Ski and Snowboard
The Amazing Legacy of Olympian Nancy Greene Raine
There are few who can claim to have had such a profound impact on the nation’s winter sports industry.
Adventure, Editors' Picks, Ski and Snowboard
How To Survive A Ski-In Winter Camping Experience
My first experience winter camping is part of an epic skiing trip in BC
British Columbia, Ski and Snowboard, Skills, Winter
Finding My Edge: Pushing Boundaries at Whistler Blackcomb’s Elite Ski Academy
Standing at the top of something steep enough to make a mountain goat pause? That’s all mental.
British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Indigenous, Ski and Snowboard, Skills, Winter
Sit Skiing and the Spirit of the Invictus Games
The Invictus Games aren’t just about winning medals. It’s a shared journey of recovery through sport where participants compete not only against each other, but against themselves.
Editors' Picks, environment, Gear, Ski and Snowboard, Winter
The Best Sustainable Ski Gear
As skiers, snowboarders and winter sport enthusiasts, we have a responsibility to protect the mountains we cherish.
Editors' Picks, Ski and Snowboard, Travel
Leavenworth Looks Like a Beautiful Holiday Film
Leavenworth is a snowy Winter Wonderland in Washington that looks like a beautiful hallmark holiday film.
Adventure, Gear, Ski and Snowboard
Ski Poles That Don’t Suck: Yardsale’s New Take on an Old Gear
Making two sticks of metal fun and different is difficult, but Yardsale’s ski poles have done just that.
Adventure, Camping, Ski and Snowboard
Book a Getaway to these 5 Beautiful Cozy Cabins Across Canada Now
So, you want to enjoy the Great Outdoors in winter? Here are five cabins across the country to visit this winter!
Editors' Picks, Gear, Ski and Snowboard
Roundup: The Best Winter Gear For 2025
Here are 10 new, exciting and essential gear items for winter 2025, tested and reviewed by the explore team.
Adventure, Partner Content, Ski and Snowboard
3 Reasons You Need Bracelayer For Skiing and Snowboarding
Anyone who has experienced knee pain will know the importance of prevention and protection during ski season.
Adventure, Alberta, Ski and Snowboard
The Best Kept Secret of Kananaskis: Mount Engadine Lodge
Tucked within a quiet Kananaskis valley Mount Engadine Lodge is complete with all the best things about the mountains—good food, great people and adventure right out the front door.
Adventure, British Columbia, Ski and Snowboard
Outdoor Adventures and Indigenous Experiences in Whistler
Packed with Indigenous history and home to the 2010 Winter Olympics, discover your next adventure in Whistler, BC.
Adventure, Northwest Territories, Ski and Snowboard
The Way of the Wolf: Bringing the Team Back Together for the Kangiqluk Expedition
Frank Wolf, Dave Garrow and John McClelland reunite for a good ol’ time on their upcoming Arctic ski expedition
Adventure, Hiking, Ski and Snowboard, Travel
California Is the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Playground
California has it all: sun, sand, surf, mountains and so much more. Keep reading to discover the best of The Golden State!
Kicking It With the Freeride World Tour in Golden
I spend the bulk of my nearly four-hour bus ride watching the distant winter sun slowly set on the Rocky Mountains. It’s just me, two passengers and the driver on the 10-seat shuttle from the Calgary International Airport to Golden, BC. We arrive in town at 9 p.m.
Partner Content, Ski and Snowboard, Trails
Friendship, Snowshoeing and Side Quests
Come with us on three unique snowshoeing adventures! Our group of girlfriends had misadventures, but were safe and happy with MSR snowshoes.
Alberta, Editors' Picks, Ski and Snowboard, Trails
What Is Postholing? How Can I Avoid It?
If winter hiking is on your to-do list, there’s a term that you might hear get thrown around: postholing. Before you step out onto those snowy trails, it’s good to know what it means and how to work around it during your trek.
The term comes from fence-making; stable…
Freeride World Tour Returns to BC With More Front-Row Thrills for Fans
The Freeride World Tour returns to Golden, BC, in less than a week. The town has hosted the FWT since 2018 on its Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. This year, competitors are set to fly down the Ozone run, where they’ll be judged on their route, technique and style.
The athletes won’t be…
Hiking, Partner Content, Ski and Snowboard
Upgrade Your Winter Adventures With This New Portable Power Station
Imagine you’ve just finished a long winter hike with your friends, and when you make it back to the trailhead, …
