There is nothing
quite like the untouched wilds for pure freedom, and the Canadian Rockies offer
countless acres of freedom in the form of untracked powder. As the home to
some of the finest skiing and snowboarding anywhere, the Canadian Rockies
call to snow riders from around the world. More than 120 million years in
the making has seen to that. Ok, ski legend and filmmaker Warren Miller has
helped, often featuring the Canadian backcountry in his annual snow riding
films, but most of the credit falls with mother nature. (continue...)
Canada leads the world in Heli-Skiing, and in the Canadian Rockies the expertise and years of experience of the heli ski operators really pays off for those seeking this type of adventure experience. In addition the powder of the Canadian Rockies is unique and such conditions cannot be found
anywhere else. The pure atmosphere and untouched landscape of the high Rockies
defies description. Heli-Skiing is an expensive proposition, but very few people
come away from the experience regretting how much it cost them. (continue...)
Canada offers the world's ski and snowboarding enthusiasts some unique opportunities. A country as large as Canada offers a great variety of ski and snowboard hills, and virgin winter terrain, ranging from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. An added attraction to visit this huge country for a winter sports vacation is the relatively low cost compared to other world winter destinations. Additionally, Canada has a much longer season compared to other places. (continue...)