BRITISH COLUMBIA’S (BC) vast, rugged and unspoiled mountains offer a world of possibilities whichever style of snow holiday you are seeking.

The raw nature, unique ski culture, deep snowfalls and unmatched terrain draws skiers and snowboarders from all over the world, inspiring them to explore, play, adventure and progress.

With so much to take in, from the vast wilderness, unique ski towns, countless winter activities, and memorable Aprés moments with locals, the best way to make the most of your ski trip is by combining resorts and planning an unforgettable BC ski safari.

Here we highlight just some of the resorts and unique winter experiences that make BC unlike anywhere else …

Silver Star is a resort that warmly welcomes all ages and abilities making it a great choice for families.

Here, wide-open runs are perfect for those looking to cruise with plenty of elbow room.

A well-planned mid-mountain village makes it easy to ski up to shops like the Bugaboos Bakery for a delicious homemade soup, or to Elevate Spa for a rejuvenating massage.

Just 15 minutes from the US border is the town of Rossland, home to RED Mountain Resort. Skiing is the talk of the town, with homegrown shops such as Butch Boutry Ski Shop offering space to share tall tales while also outfitting the latest gear.

On RED, you’ll find well-spaced tree skiing with sustained vertical topping 914 metres (3,000 feet).

A great time to visit is during the annual Winter Carnival in late January, when residents come out to celebrate all things winter, as they have since 1898.

90 minutes from downtown Vancouver is world-renowned Whistler; home of Whistler Blackcomb.

The two mountains boast North America’s largest in-bounds terrain at over 8,000 acres and consistently rank among the top resorts on the continent.

After the lifts close, the fun heats up in the village with restaurants and a nightlife that welcomes ski boots well into the early hours.

In the heart of BC’s Purcell Range is Panorama Mountain Resort with immaculate slopes away from any hustle and bustle.

After a full day on the mountain, resort guests are welcome to unwind at the Panorama Springs Pools.

Choose from a variety of pool sizes and temperatures to get the body primed and ready for another day with impressive views and 1,280 metres of vertical descent.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort is home to North-America’s highest vertical drop at more than 1,700 metres.

Combine that with an average yearly snowfall of over nine metres, and the result is seemingly endless thigh-burning runs, from top to bottom.

Afterwards, have a pint at the Mackenzie Tavern, or “The Mac.”

Located in the stunning Skeena Range of Northern BC, well off the tourist trail, Northern Escape Heli Skiing can take you into a back country paradise, with some of the planet’s deepest, driest, and most reliable snowpacks.

BC is the birthplace of heli-skiing and 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.

The terrain is wild and expansive, featuring alpine bowls, immense glaciers, steep couloirs and epic tree skiing. With 5,500sq kms of big mountain, powder skiing as your exclusive playground, it truly doesn’t get any better.

Utilize your Ikon Pass or Epic Pass

If you have an Ikon Pass or Epic Pass, then BC is a great place to visit and make the most of your pass.

Both passes offer multiple BC resorts to enjoy.

EPIC PASS:

Each resort offers something slightly different, so it’s definitely worth a few days at each one. Epic Pass holders get unlimited access to Whistler Blackcomb, and seven days at the following:

● Fernie,

● Kicking Horse

● Kimberley

IKON PASS:

The Ikon Pass offers passholders five different resorts to choose from in BC, each offering seven days of access:

● Revelstoke Mountain Resort

● Panorama Mountain Resort

● Red Mountain Resort

● Sun Peaks

● Cypress Mountain

For the best snow holiday itineraries and exclusive packages to take in all the BC has to offer, reach out to the Snow Travel Experts at Mogul Ski World on reservations@mogulski.com.au

Find out more about skiing in British Columbia by visiting www.hellobc.com/ski