On Monday 22 July the entire town of Jasper and the Jasper National Park was evacuated due to the threat of wildfires. The firefront tore through the town and despite the best efforts of firefighters, Jasper has sustained significant damage and a huge number of buildings have been lost and damaged. Thankfully no lives have been lost after some 25,000 people were evacuated in time.
 
See below the latest press release from the CEO of Ski Packageism Jasper and how you can support the town at this time.

A quick guide to Whistler, Canada and why it is a great place for your next ski holiday.

Going to Banff for the first time? Check out this handy guide to help you get started and have an amazing ski holiday in this stunning Canadian Rockies destination.

Banff & Lake Louise have one of the longest ski seasons in the world. Find out why a pre Christmas or Easter holiday makes sense here.

The Ikon Pass has launched for 2024-25 and to mark the occasion we have decided to talk about a few resorts you might not have realised are on the pass, but definitely should be on your bucket list. Go beyond Steamboat and Mammoth and learn more about the Ikon Pass!

Tomamu, Rusutsu, Kiroro and Furano all offer a unique family friendly ski experience that kids and adults will love. If you are looking for an alternative to Niseko, here are some ideas.

Edgewater Resort in Wanaka sits on a stunning lakefront location, surrounded by magnificent mountains. It is just a short 30 minute drive to Cardrona and Treble Cone Resorts to ski, or 5 minutes into Wanaka itself. Not that you really need to go to Wanaka. You will find everything you need at Edgewater.

Nancy Green Raine is a name synonymous with skiing in Canada. She chooses to call Sun Peaks home.
Nancy has lived and worked in some incredible mountain destinations; she grew up in Rossland (Red Mountain), has lived in France, and was part of developing Whistler Blackcomb into an international destination, so the fact that her and husband Al ultimately decided to live here in Sun Peaks must mean it is a pretty special place.

At Ski Travel Company, we’ve always been dedicated to making your ski dreams come true. And now, we’re taking it up a notch with our exciting partnership with Ship Skis – the ultimate solution for stress-free winter travel.

SkiBig3, located within the protected boundaries of Banff National Park, provides easy access to three authentic ski resorts and two vibrant towns.
Discover Banff and Lake Louise, the beating heart of the Canadian Rockies.

The Hakuba ski season will commence in early December. Let us help you book the extra items needed for a fantastic ski holiday, so you can arrive and get straight into enjoying yourself.

The Niseko ski season will commence in early December. Let us help you book the extra items needed for a fantastic ski holiday, so you can arrive and get straight into enjoying yourself.

While Steamboat has been shaped by its rich past, today, The Full Steam Ahead project looks forward to shaping the future. With an investment of $200 million on and around the mountain, to enhance the Steamboat experience. Find out why Steamboat should be the next resort on your bucket list.

Go beyond a normal ski holiday and have a true back country experience at Red Mountain, BC. The Constella Cabins are your holiday away from a holiday, accessed only by chairlift and skis or board, for the perfect tranquil night under the stars.

Red Mountain is a hidden gem is the south of British Columbia, Canada. It is far enough off the beaten track to still be uncrowded and maintains its true identity. Loved by locals and visitors alike, it is well worth the journey. 

The town of Jackson Hole, also known simply as Jackson, offers a unique and appealing experience that complements the skiing and outdoor activities in the area. Here are some reasons why the town of Jackson Hole is considered a great destination

More than just a resort, Jackson Hole is a destination more than worthy of any self respecting skier’s bucket list. This is why.

Sun Peaks Resort will add its 3rd new chairlift in just six years with the additional of the West Bowl Express for 2024/25

Looking for a great place to stay in Whistler? Check out the Listel Whistler!

Check out our pick of the top 5 reasons to visit Sun Peaks, Canada’s second largest resort. What do you love about Sun Peaks?

A new chairlift for Cardrona means more terrain and more exciting skiing and snowboarding on offer at this fantastic New Zealand ski resort.

If you are looking for some inspiration for a truly Canadian winter adventure, then we have an itinerary for you. Take in Banff and Jasper, ski at four different resorts and experience two of Canada’s most iconic national parks in one amazing holiday. Use the below itinerary as inspiration for your own Canadian Rocky Mountain experience and immerse yourself in the natural beauty, laid back hospitality and iconic sights of Alberta, Canada.

The 2022-23 Ikon Pass is now out. We look at our favourite Ikon Destinations where you can ski the season. Where are you planning to use your pass?

A New Name for an iconic and legendary ski resort in the USA. Find out why is changed and what it means.

A new chairlift for Cardrona means more terrain and more exciting skiing and snowboarding on offer at this fantastic New Zealand ski resort.

Which are the biggest ski areas in North America? We rank them from 1 to 10. Check out our list here – you might be surprised to see which resorts rank!

New Zealand today has announced it has approved a trans tasman bubble which will commence in March 2021 pending final approval from Australia and maintaining low case numbers.

Check out our pick of the top 5 reasons to visit Sun Peaks, Canada’s second largest resort. What do you love about Sun Peaks?

The Rees Hotel Queenstown wins two awards in global tourism in 2020, firmly cementing its position as the best hotel in Queenstown. Find out why it is so special.

Where Will You Ski in 2021? New Zealand 2021 is on sale now. Book by 31 March and benefit from huge savings including Stay 7 Pay 5 and Earlybird Lift Tickets with savings up to 25%! Secure your package with just a $50 deposit. Must book by 31 March Queenstown A must visit destination that [...]

Heli-skiing in NZ is especially unique due to the diversity in terrain that is accessible to the operators, with everything from glacial terrain, wide open faces, and wind lipped spines. But it is the incredible backdrop that has to be seen to be believed.

It is shaping up to be a great start to the season which officially opens on 26 November in Whistler. And how we wish we could be there

The 8th Annual World Ski Awards, a global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in ski tourism, were announced last month with much fanfare.
The results follow a year-long search for the world’s leading ski travel, tourism and hospitality brands. Who were the winners in 2020?

A big temperature drop followed by a night of snowfall has seen Aspen wake up to the first real signs of winter on 26th October 2020. Snow has blakneted the town and surrounding mountains

If carving down the slopes at full velocity and getting air off every bump or ridge on the ski run isn’t enough of a rush for you, then check out our pick of the top 3 Adrenalin Pumping things to do in Queenstown.

Aspen Snowmass are ready and raring to go for season 2020-21. While us Aussies will not be able to share this season (and will surely be missed by our mates in Aspen), it is worth taking a quick into how things will be different, the same or better this season.

It’s safe to say that the already leg burn inducing runs at Mt Hutt are about to get even more so in 2021 with the latest announcement from the resort. A brand new 8 seat detachable chair lift will be installed to replace the existing quad chair.

Currently under construction in Methven is the Opuke Thermal Pools and Spas complex opening for the 2021 July school holidays. It will have something to offer everyone.

If carving down the slopes at full velocity and getting air off every bump or ridge on the ski run isn’t enough of a rush for you, then check out our pick of the top 3 Adrenalin Pumping things to do in Queenstown.

The Vail Resorts owned Australian ski areas of Perisher, Hotham and Falls Creek will be operating a staggered release of lift tickets to avoid overloading their IT systems. Perhaps they have learned a thing or two from Thredbo’s experience.

The Vail Resorts owned Australian ski areas of Perisher, Hotham and Falls Creek have finally made an announcement about their operational plans for season 2020. After drip feeding information for the last couple of weeks, we now know that multiday lift tickets will go on sale on 15 June.

COVID-19 has sure thrown a spanner in the works for anyone planning their annual pilgrimage to the snow, or hoping to experience it for the first time. Add in an international flight to New Zealand, and it is even trickier.

In exciting news, Thredbo Resort have become the first to announce they intend to open the resort for skiing and snowboarding on 22nd June (snow conditions permitting of course).

Sun Peaks Resort released a master plan a few years ago that detailed loads of development and improvements planned for the resort. With some new lifts, improved restaurant capacities and options, plus some new accommodation Sun Peaks is well on its way to becoming more than just a good ski hill