winter

VANOC urges National Cacophony at 6pm, February 12th 2009

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on February 11th, 2009 to

"With Glowing Hearts"... and screaming lungs, honking horns and excitable rowdiness, 6:00 p.m tomorrow (February 12th) is a chance to make some noise, to mark the one year countdown to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony. Read more »

The Slopes are Open and the Deals are Back

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on November 19th, 2008 to


Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Mount Norquay are already open for the 2008-2009 season. That means HI's ski and stay packages are ready and waiting for you in Alberta. Read more »

Winter in the Wilderness

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on October 22nd, 2008 to

The wilderness hostels of the Rockies adjust their hours in the winter to accommodate road conditions and seasonal demand. Take note of the adjusted hours and openings for 2008-2009 and see what new opportunities winter brings to each hostel! Read more »