While folks in New York are scraping down ice covered roads to get their first turns of the 2025/2026 winter season, this British Columbian skier is scoring legit powder lines. Follow along with Sam Watson as delves into the Marriott Basin wilderness area of western British Columbia, Canada and find heaps of fresh snow for the taking. The following videos were shot on November 4th & 5th, 2025:
Looks like most every ski resort in BC isn’t scheduled to open until the backend of November but if you are willing to put in the effort, there is plenty of fun to be had in the backcountry. Remember folks, although its early season avalanche risks may be present in the backcountry. To continue or begin your journey through avalanche education we highly recommend taking advantage of the resources offered by Know Before You Go. Be safe, have fun, let it snow!
