A mountain playground of endless possibilities awaits this winter
With powder-filled bowls, a lively après scene and quintessentially Canadian winter activities, a ski trip to British Columbia is practically a rite of passage for snow lovers. Scattered across 10 diverse mountain ranges, BC ski resorts are abundant with mountain adventure and rich with small town charm. The big mountains, varied terrain and consistent snow fall combine to create an unparalleled ski vacation, especially when you plan a road trip along the aptly named Powder Highway – allowing you to drive through the spectacular mountain ranges, experiencing multiple resorts and lots of winter fun along the way.
In the skiing and snowboarding playground to the east of the Province, the famed Powder Highway connects a number of BC’s resorts and heli and cat operations. Here, eight world-class resorts are accessed via scenic highways that meander along mammoth blue lakes with crystal waters and snow-lined beaches, dotted with unique mountain towns.
The heritage mining town of Fernie Alpine Resort serves up a charming Main Street in the shadow of a five-bowl ski resort. Nearby Panorama Mountain Resort is known for uber groomers and a back bowl for the adventurous looking for a patrolled backcountry-style ski experience. Oh, and you can lace up along the world’s longest ice-skating trail near Invermere.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will school you with 60 double blacks on the mountain, while just outside the Bavarian town of Cranbrook, Kimberley Alpine Resort is the hidden gem down a side street you never knew existed. And those who like it steep and deep will find their groove at RED Mountain Resort (Insder tip – at the end of the day head to Rossland Beer Company, a longtime local favourite.)
You’ll find the Nelson locals getting their caffeine fix at Oso Negro before hitting the cult-classic Whitewater Ski Resort. Add the infamous 1,700 metres of vertical at Revelstoke Mountain Resort (main pic) to the mix on a guided, free mountain tour, and you’ve conquered the highway.
Deciding how to tackle your British Columbia snow adventure can be a challenge – as all the resorts are wonderful and the options can be overwhelming! To plan your ideal winter escape to BC, reach out to our Snow Travel Experts on [email protected] and let us build your dream itinerary, packaging it all up along with lift tickets, rentals and flights for an unbeatable deal and no-fuss trip from start to finish!
Read on for some of our top Early Bird Specials across British Columbia to get inspired, as well as a very special BC heliskiing adventure …
MOGUL SKI WORLD BC EARLY BIRD SPECIALS FOR 23/24
RED MOUNTAIN – THE JOSIE
Stay 7 nights, save 15%
7 nights accommodation for 2 adults in a Deluxe King Room with complimentary continental breakfast
+ 6 day lift passes.
FROM $4656
Book by October 31
REVELSTOKE – COAST HILLCREST HOTEL
Exclusive offer
7 nights accommodation for 2 adults + 2 children across 2 Coast Rooms + 6 day lift passes.
FROM $5,212
KICKING HORSE – GLACIER MOUNTAINEER LODGE
Stay 7 nights, save 30%
7 nights accommodation for 2 adults in a Hotel Room + 6 day lift passes.
FROM $2875
Book by November 15
OR HEAD OFF THE TOURIST TRAIL WITH A HELISKIING ADVENTURE
Located in the stunning Skeena Range of Northern BC, Northern Escape Heliskiing is a back country paradise offering some of the planet’s deepest, driest, and most reliable snowpacks. The terrain is wild and expansive, featuring alpine bowls, immense glaciers, steep couloirs and epic tree skiing. With 5,500 sq kms of big mountain, powder skiing as your exclusive playground, it truly doesn’t get any better.
With quick access to their three boutique, luxury lodges from Terrace airport (a short 1.5 hour flight from Vancouver), Northern Escape is easily British Columbia’s most accessible heli ski and heli boarding operator. From the lodge, small groups of just five or six skiers and riders are transported using the fastest and most agile machine in the business – the Italian-made Agusta Koala helicopter. And as a back up, they are one of the only operations to have snowcats at the ready, so you’re able to ski and ride even on storm days when the helicopters can’t fly.
MOGUL SKI WORLD EXCLUSIVE
LUXURY HELISKIING TOUR WITH A WHISTLER WARM UP
Embark on a 12-day luxury BC heliskiing adventure combining 7 nights staying in the heart of Whistler at Crystal Lodge in a Crystal King Room plus lift pass, before being transferred to the Skeena Mountains for an all-inclusive 5 day Classic Heli Skiing package with Northern Escape Heliskiing.
From $18,365 per person in January 2024.
Package includes total 12 nights accommodation (7 nights in Whistler, 5 nights with Northern Escape Heliskiing), 6 day Whistler lift pass, return transfers between Vancouver and Whistler, return flights between Vancouver and Terrace, transfers to Northern Escape Heliskiing Lodge, 5 days heli or cat skiing in the Skeena Mountains with certified ski guides, gourmet meals and non-alcoholic drinks.
T&Cs apply
For more information and to plan your luxury bucket list British Columbia snow holiday this winter, reach out to the Snow Travel Experts at Mogul Ski World on [email protected]
Discover more British Columbia Snow Holiday inspiration at HelloBC.com/ski.