In addition to their modern infrastructure, wonderful ski slopes and superior lodges, West Canada ski resorts are renowned for the fine snow - powder or champagne snow- the result of special climatic conditions of the area and much sought after especially by off-track lovers. The heli-skiing, which here takes practice for many years, is ideal to enjoy in full the possibilities of this particular snow. British Columbia and Alberta ski resorts also satisfy lovers of more traditional skiing and snow-boarders.