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“The best winter holiday ever” – our Alberta competition winner’s diary

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:05 +0000

At the beginning of this year ski-buzz ran a competition to win a once in a lifetime ski holiday to Alberta, Canada with Crystal Ski.

Over 850 entrants described why Alberta is such a superb destination for a winter…

Where to ski in Canada 2012-13 [Part 1]

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:14:46 +0000

Canada has exceptional snowfall, with British Columbia historically being the state with the highest average annual snowfall. In parts of British Columbia snowfall has reached a staggering 1,471cm (48 feet!), and snow falls for an average 144 days a year.…

Win a ski holiday to the Canadian Rockies – the winners

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:41:59 +0000

Last month, we ran a competition here on ski-buzz to win a once in a lifetime holiday to ski in Alberta, Canada.

Over 850 entries were scrutinised and…

Win a dream ski holiday to the Canadian Rockies [competition]

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:33:18 +0000

Have you ever dreamed of skiing or snowboarding in Canada?

All that powder?

Maybe you’ve seen Crystal Ski and Travel Alberta’s TV advert in recent days and Alberta has now been added to your wish list?

Well, with…

Resort guide and skiing tips; Jasper & Marmot Basin, Alberta, Canada

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:27:23 +0000

To the north of the well-known Banff National Park is the quieter, wilder, Jasper National Park – home to the resort of Jasper and the ski area of Marmot Basin.

I was lucky enough to spend some time exploring this area…

First 24 hours in the Canadian Rockies – Jasper

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:12:50 +0000

Amy, one of our bloggers, has sent this post from the slopes of Jasper [we imagine it was probably written in a warm, comfy chair with some mulled wine but you get the idea].

Amy: Well, after more than 20…

Preparing for Alberta’s skiing ‘boot camp’ in the Canadian Rockies

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:00:17 +0000

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to hear that I’d been given a place on a trip to Alberta, Canada. I’ll be heading off on Sunday for a week-long ‘Boot Camp’ which will take us on a tour…

Marmot Basin Wins ‘Best Longest New Lift’

Jameski — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:00:53 +0000

Jasper’s Marmot Basin ski area in Alberta, Canada has recently been awarded the ‘Best Longest New Lift’ title by Ski Canada Magazine. There may not have been many contenders in Canada this year, with few new lifts added but…

Snow report – record-breaking November at Marmot Basin

Jameski — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:55:34 +0000

Marmot Basin, Jasper, boasted snowfall in November of an astonishing 225cm. This is even more impressive considering that last winter, the resort received 285cm for the whole season! Such great snow conditions have brought record-breaking skiers and boarders to the…

Snow report – Jasper joins the snow party

Jameski — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:18:04 +0000

With North America boasting fantastic snowfall and great ski conditions at so many resorts, it was a matter of time before Jasper came to the party. With epic snowfall in Breckenridge and Whistler already reported, Jasper received a massive 85cm…