Get stoked with Edmonton Ski Club on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm as we kick off the winter season with our first Ski and Board Swap! All are welcome to join this community-hosted fundraising event, held in partnership with ESC Alpine group. Step 1: Register your items here on our google form before September 28th …
SNOW CONDITIONSAlberta has some of the best snow conditions in the world!!! We are blessed with plenty of natural snow along with state of the art snow making capacity when mother nature isn’t cooperating. Check out the weather and conditions at Alberta’s Ski Areas below. Please note, some ski areas link to the Weather Network, which may not have accurate …
Activities & Experiences Alberta’s ski hills and resorts have an abundance of winter and summer activities. Here are just a few…Winter TubingEven if you don’t ski or snowboard, tubing offers winter fun for the whole family! Take the fun to the next level and try tubing this winter at one of Alberta’s ski hills.Winter Tubing LocationsSummer TubingMore information coming soon!Mountain …
Winter Tubing Tubing at Alberta’s ski hills!Love tobogganing? Take the fun to the next level and try tubing this winter at one of Alberta’s ski hills.Even if you don’t ski or snowboard, tubing offers winter fun for the whole family! The hills below have tubing tracks or runs, and provide everything you need for a great day out.Rabbit Hill Snow …
Great savings EVERY* weeknight! Plus, a portion of ticket sales will support local charities! Ages: 4-69 When: Monday to Friday 5:00pm to 9:00pm Weeknight Special Lift Ticket: Ticket Window: $22 | Online: $20 Add Rentals: $20 There are a limited number of tickets available for each weeknight. Buy online early so you don’t miss out. *Promo starts December 2nd, 2024. Excludes holidays and days with …
 Community Fridays! Servus Community Fridays – 500 tickets will be available ONLINE ONLY at the $25 rate. After the initial 500 lift tickets are sold, regular rates will apply.  A donation of $5 from each ticket sold, whether it was discounted or regular price, will go to a different charible organization each month. “Last 2 Hour” tickets are NOT AVAILABLE …
Six-packs are your best value for multi-day lift tickets. Plus you can purchase equipment rental 6-packs too. Purchase Online. To use a six-pack, just stop by the Sunridge ticket window and scan the card to receive a full-day lift ticket. Six-packs are fully transferable and they never expire. If you don’t use them all in one season, you can still …
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. Here are 5 tips …
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. If you or your friends have ever put off taking ski lessons because you’re not sure if you’ll be able to understand …
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. Faye from Snow Valley Ski Club explains how to get started and what to expect as a beginner. …
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? You don’t need prior experience – If you are interested in working at a Ski Area in Alberta and …
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 …
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. “So, what am I going …
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. That’s how Jaiminkumar Patel sees it, a first-timer and eager learner who moved …
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 …
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 …
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. But we’re not talking about cooking here, we’re talking about continuing with your progression as a skier or snowboarder and getting to those parallel turns, by relaxing into it, feeling the motion, and getting a little loose on …
Remember your very first time on skis, or a snowboard? Have a story to share about beginner ventures out on the slopes? We want to hear from you! Please tell us about your story below:
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. And there are plenty more located only a short drive out of …
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 …