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5 Tips to Make Your Family Ski Day a Success

Skiing with the whole family can be a wonderful way to spend quality time together during the winter months. To ensure everyone has a good time, it’s important to review safety information and be prepared. Also, keep an eye on our Events Page as ski areas across the province post family-friendly events all throughout the season....

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Ski Lessons in Your Language

Here at Go Ski Alberta, we believe skiing is for everyone. But we also understand that there are a variety of barriers which might make beginners hesitant to take that first step. Language shouldn't be one of them....

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FIRST TIMER QUESTIONS: How can I get started skiing or snowboarding?

What are the first steps to trying this new sport? If you've never tried skiing or snowboarding before, it's easier than you think to get started. A great place to start is by booking a lesson with one of our friendly instructors....

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First Timer Questions: What Jobs Are There in the Ski Industry?

There's a job for everyone in the ski industry Love Skiing? Want to get more involved in your skiing community, and help others while making money? Why not apply for a job in the ski industry and work where you play?...

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First Timer Questions: How Do I Manage My Risk on the Ski Hill?

Dean from Castle Mountain Resort answers your question! All sports have some level of risk and we look to the Alpine Responsibility Code to guide us and to mitigate that risk. The Alpine Responsibility Code covers things like: Having the right equipment to prevent accidents and runoffs Selecting terrains based on your ability and experience Having local knowledge and awareness of your surrounding These and more are covered on the Alpine Responsibility Code and everybody is encouraged to familiarize themselves with it as it makes for a safer day skiing for everyone....

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First Timer Questions – What To Look For When Buying Gear

GEARING UP FOR A DAY AT THE SKI RESORT Get Dressed For Success on the Slopes! We get it. If you’re brand spanking new to the world of skiing or snowboarding, when it comes to the gear, it can feel like you’re getting set to go to the moon rather than the local ski hill....

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Jaiminkumar’s Story

From the First Time Seeing Snow to First Turns! One minute you’ve never seen snow before, and the next you’re strapping into a pair of skis and taking your first few turns at a ski resort in Alberta, Canada. Life is full of adventures and epic opportunities....

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Kelsey’s Story

Mama Goals: Back to the Slopes – and Snow School – to Prepare for Family Ski Days Living in a thriving ski community can have you feeling nostalgic about those childhood snow days at your hometown hill. Whether you’re missing the thrill, the turns or just spending some time outdoors during the long winters - this could be your sign to get reunited with the slopes. For Kelsey Wagner, it was time to dust off the skis, strap in, and head to her local ski resort to build her confidence up once more....

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Shirley’s Story

When a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip Kick-Starts a Lifelong Love of Snowboarding You could live in snowy Alberta your entire life and never even glance at a pair of skis or a snowboard, until you see the sport from a different perspective. Shirley Liang caught the bug for snowboarding when she left Canada and moved to Korea to teach and travel for 18 months. She had never strapped onto a snowboard until then, but then the love of the sport well and truly caught hold of her....

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First Timer Questions: I’ve mastered the pizza and French fries, what’s next?

I've mastered the pizza and French fries, what's next? ‘Spaghetti! ’ That’s what’s next, according to Pass Powderkeg’s Snow School Supervisor, Michelle Dupuis....

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First Timer Questions: Do I Have to Go to the Mountains to Ski?

Jocelyn from Rabbit Hill Snow Resort answers your question! No, you don’t have to go to the mountains to have a fun day on the hill. There are over 30 ski resorts located in Alberta – Just 4 here in Edmonton where Rabbit Hill Snow Resort is located....

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First Timer Questions: Is Skiing or Snowboarding Expensive?

Arney from Sunshine Village Ski Resort answers your question! When first starting out, there are a few affordable alternatives to buying brand new gear. You can choose to: Rent directly from your favourite ski hill when you visit Take advantage of local gear swaps throughout the season Borrow items from friends or family Most ski areas offer affordable rental options for your day on the hills....

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First Timer Questions: What Gear Do I Need to Buy to Start Skiing?

Caleb from Nakiska Ski Area answers your question! When you first start out, RENT before you buy! Most ski areas offer affordable rental options for your day on the hills....

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First Timer Questions: What Should I Wear Skiing or Snowboarding?

Kat from Mount Norquay Ski Resort answers your question! Dress in layers! Start with a nice thin base layer to keep you dry A warmer mid-layer like a sweater or a smaller jacket A waterproof outer layer, jacket, and snow pants Warm mitts, gloves, and a hat What Kat loves about Norquay: What I really love about Norquay is that there's a super accessible and friendly terrain for everybody....

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SKI CULTURE RUNS REAL DEEP IN ALBERTA

How Our Ski Resorts Brought a Sense of Joy, Escape, and Community Spirit This Season It’s that time of year: when Albertans peel back the winter layers, slap on the sunscreen, and head into the soft-snow, warm-rays-on-the-face, bluebird-day, fun of spring ski season. It’s always a highlight of Alberta’s ski calendar, as skiers and snowboarders of all ages lap up the bright, sunny days and celebrate another awesome season. This year, as we make the most of the spring ski days, we think it’s also the perfect time to reflect on how our Province’s ski industry was able to keep us all skiing and snowboarding safely, despite it being a season like no other....

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How to Save on Alberta Ski Days

BUSTING THE SKI MYTH THAT SNOW SPORTS ARE RESERVED FOR THE WEALTHY THINK SKIING OR SNOWBOARDING IS OUT OF REACH? TOO EXPENSIVE? ONLY FOR THE RICH AND FAMOUS?...

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10 Top Tips for First-Timers, From an Expert

NOT YET VISITED A SKI RESORT? DON’T SWEAT IT: HERE ARE 10 TOP TIPS FOR FIRST-TIMERS, FROM AN EXPERT So, you’ve heard about all the fun and thrills that comes from a visit to the ski hill and want to give it a go yourself.   You have the gear ready....

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Ten Ways Snow Sports Are Awesome for All-Round Health + Wellbeing

BEAT STRESS, KEEP FIT, AND GET YOUR NATURE FIX Right now, we’re all in need of a feel-good boost. And it’s no secret that getting our bodies moving is good for our health and gives us an instant mood lift. We all know that getting those weight-lifting routines in strengthens and tones our muscles....

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Go Ski Alberta’s Message to All Albertans: Be Savvy, Ski Smart

Skiers and riders, heads up! Rest easy that you've got all your ski smarts this season (hint: it starts before you even hit the hill). Read all about our so-easy-anyone-can-remember-it "ski smart" guide; what it is, how it was created, and why you need it. ...

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Family Fun Canada Makes Memories

It’s the video I can’t stop watching. My husband had the camera rolling as our daughter zipped down the bunny hill at Snow Valley Ski Club. First, she sticks her tongue out as she gets up to speed, then she turns and grins right at the camera....

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