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Frontier Ski Blog
1w ago
Not only do you have the opportunity to cover more varied terrain on a ski safari, but you also have the chance to take in more of Canada’s breathtaking scenery en route to your next resort
There’s nothing quite like a ski safari and the thrill of exploring multiple world-class resorts, diverse terrain, and unique mountain cultures in one incredible journey.
Carefully crafted, our custom routes allow you to maximise your time shredding diverse terrain all without the stress of any planning on your part. Whether you crave untracked bliss through catskiing, heliskiing off-piste runs, or just l ..read more
Frontier Ski Blog
1M ago
Experience world-class skiing and snowboarding, breathtaking scenery, and endless adventure at Whistler Blackcomb, North America’s largest ski resort
Planning your dream ski getaway can be an exhilarating experience, but timing is everything. By booking early, you unlock a world of advantages that can elevate your mountain escape to new heights. From securing prime accommodations to maximising savings, this guide will unveil the secrets to a seamless and unforgettable ski adventure.
1. Cost: Many hotels and resorts offer enticing early booking offers, allowing you to capitalise on substantia ..read more
Frontier Ski Blog
2M ago
Boarder ready to ride Fernie’s untamed wilderness — FWA an area covering 5,000 acres that is known for its legendary deep snow dumps
Exhilarating experiences that will often take you outside of your resort’s boundaries, in Canada, you will find some of the best heli-skiing and cat-skiing in the world. Arguably the more affordable of the two, cat skiing will transport you to terrain that would normally only be accessible by air. In between runs, there is the opportunity to enjoy breaks as your vehicle ascends the mountain, and by keeping its track firmly on the ground, the activity is m ..read more
Frontier Ski Blog
3M ago
While Mt. Norquay and Lake Louise are only a short drive away, it’s clear the mountain town of Banff is the beating heart of the social scene when it comes to livelier après ©Travel Alberta/Mike Seehagel
When you’re a skier or snowboarder, you know there’s nothing better than that feeling you get after an exhilarating day carving down the mountain and taking in stunning alpine vistas. When the lifts close at the Banff ski resorts of Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay, the fun doesn’t have to stop, as the town has an excellent après-ski scene.
As Michael Giles-Williamson, our Ski ..read more
Frontier Ski Blog
4M ago
Downhill skiers pictured at Whistler: home to world-class skiing and snowboarding, breathtaking scenery, and endless adventure
From the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the beauty of the Coast Ranges, Western Canada’s landscapes are a winter-through-spring playground for skiing enthusiasts. Packed with some of the most scenic ski trails you’ll ever encounter and home to Lake Louise, which has received USA Today’s coveted title of “the most scenic ski resort in the world” and Ski magazine’s Best Scenery in the West award, you can expect every thrilling run to be matched by stunning vi ..read more
Frontier Ski Blog
5M ago
The northernmost resort on The Powder Highway, the 3,486-acre Kicking Horse offers plenty of steep off-piste routes, several accessed only by hiking and plenty of tough trails too
As evidenced by our latest trip to Canada, not only do you have the opportunity to cover more varied terrain on a ski safari, you also have the chance to take in more of the Great White North’s breathtaking scenery. That’s an equally thrilling part of the experience, as in Canada, the drives are packed with panoramic, larger-than-life backdrops, and there’s no shortage of places to stop and stare along the way. Wor ..read more
Frontier Ski Blog
6M ago
Another way to enjoy the mountain in winter, take in the panoramic view of six mountain ranges from the Banff Gondola: Michael Williamson-Giles
By Michael Williamson Giles, Ski Product Manager
So here it is—it’s the blog you’ve all been waiting for—a complete review of our ten-day whistlestop tour through British Columbia and Alberta. In this post, we will be checking into plenty of hotels across all nine Canadian resorts we visited, including Whistler Blackcomb, Sun Peaks, Big White, Silver Star, Revelstoke, Kicking Horse, Panorama, Lake Louise, and Banff. Hopefully, our first-hand apprecia ..read more
Frontier Ski Blog
8M ago
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise Ski Resort’s 4,200 acres of terrain is spread across four mountain faces
Alberta’s Banff National Park is home to the Ski Big3 resorts:
Banff Sunshine Village is known for having the deepest, most reliable snowpack of any of the Alberta resorts
Lake Louise is the third-largest ski resort in Canada and one of the largest in North America
And Mount Norquay, is home to the only night skiing in the Canadian Rockies
In total, that’s a combined area of roughly 8,000 acres, with the skiable terrain encompassing 343 runs. Eac ..read more
Frontier Ski Blog
10M ago
North America’s largest ski resort, Whistler Blackcomb offers world-class skiing and snowboarding, breathtaking scenery, and endless adventure (c) Matthew Sylvestre
Consistently ranked as one of the world’s best ski resorts, Whistler Blackcomb continues to live up to its name, with one of its most recent accolades coming directly from the skiers who love its famous slopes. Whistler was named the best place to ski in the world in Trip Advisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards, with the travel forum referring to its “stunning landscape, pedestrian-only village, and genuine, down-to-earth mounta ..read more
Frontier Ski Blog
11M ago
SilverStar Mountain Resort is located high above British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, its progressive terrain perfect for every level of skier
British Columbia is home to some of the world’s best ski resorts. Its mountain ranges outrank many others in terms of snowfall, and Canada’s westernmost province is blessed with plenty of fresh powder days and one of the longest ski seasons in North America.
From off-the-radar haunts like Revelstoke to the more well-known Whistler, every resort has its own individual appeal, and our expert insider knowledge ensures you book a ski holiday that is tail ..read more