Snowshoe at Nakiska this Winter
While cruising down a run on skis or a snowboard is a great activity with a major fun factor, there’s also something to be said for the tranquility of snowshoeing through the silent winter trees with only the sound of the snow crunching beneath your feet. Snowshoeing was first used, more or less as a
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Less stress, more skiing! The First Time Skiing with Kids a How to Guide
If you want your kids to fall in love with skiing, a great first experience is critical! Here are our tried and tested tips for fun ski days the first time and every time: Pack the night before so you have time for a decent breakfast. Full tummies= happy kids! We use a 3-bag system
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Nakiska will be first in Canada to open for skiing/riding
Yes, you’ve read that correctly! Nakiska will be the first in Canada to open this ski season for a preview weekend this Saturday & Sunday, November 4th/5th. Here’s the scoop; Hours Saturday, November 4th – 10:00am – 4:00pm Sunday, November 5th – 9:00am – 4:00pm Reduced Ticket Prices Full Day tickets available only (all prices
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NEW Plaid Goat Mountain Bike Festival
In the Rocky Mountains West, a new mountain bike fest emerges, The Plaid Goat Mountain Bike Fest! This isn’t a competitive event but an all inclusive community mountain bike festival to bring the riding community together to celebrate camaraderie, share beers and do some riding together, all in the spirit of lifting the sport to a
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Ten Tips for AWESOME Spring Skiing
Spring is my favourite time to go skiing for warm weather, sunny days spent on the hill with no frozen fingers or toes, and for the abundant patio opportunities. It can also be a challenging time though with unpredictable snow (often changing by the hour) and temperatures that make us overheat just trying to carry
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2017 Ladies Days
Valentine’s Day is coming up – treat the lady in your life to a Ladies’ Day at Nakiska! Ladies’ Ski & Snowboard Days are scheduled this season for February 9th, March 1st, 9th & 29th and April 6th (potential date). Ladies day programs all include lift pass, instruction, transportation, gourmet lunch and (of course) pampering.
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Why YOU Should Start Skiing NOW
I sat down with Kirsten, instructor extraordinaire from our Winter Sports School and asked her why she thinks everyone can ski and why everyone should start skiing; 1) Many think skiing is hard who have never tried it- but we know different- why? Skiing is easy and fun if you learn the right way, it’s
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10 reasons to ski the Canadian Rockies this winter
As you dream about ski adventures next winter, here are 10 reasons to put the Canadian Rockies at the top of your must-do list. 1)Hot Springs. From au natural rock pools of steaming hot mineral water in the forest to commercial springs like Fairmont, Cave and Basin, and Radium, there are many ways to soothe
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Gear up for Winter (check your gear first)
Checking your Ski Equipment now is very important for many reasons, here are the 3 top reasons; FAQ: I get asked all the time ‘Why should I check my Ski Equipment, as I’m not a great skier and spend lots of time on the beginner slopes with kids…” My Answer: I always say try these- once
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STORY AND PHOTOS BY : Marc Lepage Welcome to the Carving Capital of Canada! The once famous runs of the Olympic downhill events in 1988, has since evolved into a true skier’s paradise. With two near-perfect mountain ridges, Nakiska Ski Resort offers some of the most meticulously groomed, and indulgingly wide, trails I’ve seen. From
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