Snow/Ski/Board

January 20, 2026Snow/Ski/Board by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Wapta Traverse (Unguided) – Mar 16-20

WHERE: Wapta Icefields, AB WHEN: March 16 – 20, 2026 DESCRIPTION: We’ll be skiing the classic north–south Wapta Traverse across the Wapta and Waputik Icefields, starting from Peyto Lake and finishing near Sherbrooke Lake / Great Divide Lodge on Highway 1. The route links four ACC huts and travels over glaciers, passes and broad alpine bowls, with lots of opportunity for summit “side quests” and powder laps along the way. This is not a rushed itinerary: five days gives us ample time to move safely, manage conditions and still go after a few peaks. Arrival – Fri 13 March: Flight to YYC, Car Rental, Drive to Canmore […]

January 20, 2026Snow/Ski/Board by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Limberlost Forest Snowsport Day Trip – Feb 28

WHEN: Saturday February 28th 2026, 9am-5pm WHERE: Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve (https://limberlostforest.com/) DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a day of backcountry skiing or splitboarding right here in Ontario at the beautiful Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve. Located about 3 hours north of Toronto, close to Huntsville, this location boasts over 70 kilometers of trails, 20 lakes and more than 10,000 unspoiled acres in the Muskoka wilderness. Thanks to the great work of the West Wind Highlands Ski Touring Association (https://wwhsta.org/), there are plenty of skiable gladed runs situated at the old Limberlost ski resort (the old T-bar, believed to be the oldest in Canada, is […]

December 31, 2025Clinic, Snow/Ski/Board by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Avalanche Gear Practice Session – Jan 10

WHEN: Saturday January 10, 2026 WHERE: Boyne Valley Provincial Parkhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/WMDKVwhUSUhaVPTF9 DESCRIPTION: Join us for the opportunity to refresh your avalanche safety skills and test your avalanche gear with a group ahead of the snow season. This is not an instructional trip, participants are expected to have the prerequisite knowledge of AST1 concepts. Potential skills to refresh include: Weather and conditions assessmentTransceiver testTransceiver search patternsProbe assembly and useShovel digging techniquesRescue practice in groups Snowpack analysis We will be accessing Boyne Valley from the Prince of Wales Rd parking and travelling as a group for up to 2km to one of several […]

December 16, 2025Ice Climbing, Snow/Ski/Board, Trip by Kevin Liu

Trip: Family Day Weekend – Quebec

When: Thursday, February 12th (leaving) to Monday, February 16th (returning). Where: Mont Sainte Anne, Beaupré, Quebec(The one near Quebec City, not Montreal; that one doesn’t have a ski slope) Description: This will be a winter extravaganza in one of the greatest winter settings in the world. All types of winter activities are involved including; Three dinners and four breakfasts will be included. Date: Thursday, February 12th, returning on Monday, February 16th. Cost: $500.00 CAD per person. Three dinners and four breakfasts will be included. Gear: All requisite gear depending on your intended participation in the various activities. Trip leaders: Rob Le Blanc – leblancrobertwade@gmail.com and Bryan Thompson –patrowski@hotmail.com […]

January 28, 2025Snow/Ski/Board by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Algoma Backcountry – Feb 14-17

WHEN: Friday February 14, 2025 – Monday February 17, 2025 WHERE: Bellevue Valley Lodge, Goulais River ON DESCRIPTION: This Family Day weekend let’s head up to Algoma for some of the best backcountry skiing and splitboarding Ontario has to offer! We’ll be spending 3 nights (Friday – Sunday) and 3 days (Saturday – Monday) backcountry skiing at the Bellevue Valley Lodge where the owners have been clearing and maintaining their glades for over 40 years. With 1000 acres to play in, yearly snow accumulation of 250-300 inches and over 200 meters of vertical drop, we’ll be primed for some exceptional steep and deep!https://www.bellevuevalleylodge.ca COST: $380 […]

January 19, 2025Snow/Ski/Board by Kevin Liu

Limberlost Forest Snowsports Weekend – Feb 21-23

WHEN: Friday, February 21st (evening, leaving) to Sunday, February 23rd (late afternoon, returning) WHERE: Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve (https://limberlostforest.com/) DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a weekend of backcountry skiing, splitboarding, and snowshoeing right here in Ontario at the beautiful Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve. Located about 3 hours north of Toronto, close to Huntsville, this location boasts over 70 kilometers of trails, 20 lakes and more than 10,000 unspoiled acres in the Muskoka wilderness. Thanks to the great work of the West Wind Highlands Ski Touring Association (https://wwhsta.org/), there are plenty of skiable gladed runs situated at the old Limberlost ski resort (the old T-bar, […]

October 18, 2023Snow/Ski/Board by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Algoma Backcountry – Feb 16-19

WHEN: Friday February 16, 2024 – Monday February 19, 2024WHERE:Bellevue Valley Lodge, Goulais River ONDESCRIPTION: This Family Day weekend let’s head up to Algoma for some of the best backcountry skiing and splitboarding Ontario has to offer! We’ll be spending 3 nights (Friday – Sunday) and 3 days (Saturday – Monday) backcountry skiing at the Bellevue Valley Lodge where the owners have been clearing and maintaining their glades for over 40 years. With 1000 acres to play in, yearly snow accumulation of 250-300 inches and over 200 meters of vertical drop, we’ll be primed for some exceptional steep and deep!https://www.bellevuevalleylodge.caCOST: $380 per person. […]

November 19, 2021Snow/Ski/Board by Kevin Liu

Backcountry Trips and Events with Bryan Phillips

We have an amazing lineup of activities run by our very own Bryan Phillips! Starting with some in city training, get your body ready for when you hit those slopes. Next, a trip to Mont Sutton (QC) from Dec 20-23 for arguably the best glades in Canada. Finally go big with attending The Canuck Splitfest in BC from Jan 4-10. Full details on all the events on our calendar.

June 20, 2020Snow/Ski/Board by Diana Petramala

Cross Country Skiing on Dec 26th

This is a fun day in the snow for beginner skiers with some nordic skiing experience, and are looking to improve their skills (classic or skate). We will practice techniques in the morning, followed by skiing on Hardwood’s great trail system. See the events page for details on the Nordic Ski Clinic.