Our Story
Where Fire Meets Ice - An Unforgettable Alpine Experience
It wasn't some grand corporate plan - just a wild idea that somehow worked out.
Thomas Erikson bought this old lumber mill site after one too many whiskeys at the village pub. Everyone thought he'd lost it - turning a rundown industrial spot into a luxury resort? Yeah, sure buddy. But Tom had spent fifteen winters guiding heli-ski trips and knew what mountain lovers actually wanted.
We opened with twelve suites and a restaurant that could seat maybe thirty people. The thermal baths weren't even finished yet - just three pools and a sauna. But word spread fast. Turned out people really did want that raw mountain vibe mixed with serious comfort. First winter we were fully booked by December.
After a research trip to Iceland and Norway (yeah, tough job), we went all-in on the Nordic spa concept. Built the full hot-cold circuit with mountain-fed cold plunges that'll literally take your breath away. Added the whiskey bar because, well, après-ski isn't complete without a good single malt.
Expanded to forty-eight suites and added the conference facilities. Some folks said we'd lose our soul going corporate, but we just made sure the meeting rooms had floor-to-ceiling mountain views and kept the same hands-on approach. Business travelers need to decompress too.
Twenty-seven years in and we're still figuring things out. The adventure concierge program just keeps growing - last month we arranged a midnight snowshoe fondue dinner that guests are still raving about. We've learned that luxury isn't about being fancy, it's about knowing what matters and delivering it perfectly.
Founder & Dreamer
Making magic happen daily
From lumber mill to luxury resort
125+ passionate mountain enthusiasts
We're not trying to be everything to everyone. We focus on creating that perfect balance between adrenaline-pumping mountain adventures and the kind of relaxation that makes you forget what day it is. Fire meets ice, intensity meets calm, adventure meets comfort. That's what we do, and we've gotten pretty damn good at it.
Ever wonder what it takes to run a mountain resort? It's not all glamorous - there's a lot of early mornings, last-minute problem solving, and making sure every single detail is right.
We filmed this mini-doc last winter to show what really goes on behind the scenes. From our kitchen team prepping breakfast at 5am to the adventure guides checking avalanche conditions before dawn patrols. It's real, it's raw, and yeah, we're kinda proud of it.
These aren't just words on a wall - they're how we actually operate every single day.
We don't pretend to be something we're not. Mountain life is rugged, beautiful, and sometimes unpredictable. We embrace that instead of trying to polish it into some fake perfection. What you see is what you get - and what you get is pretty spectacular.
This place was here long before us and it'll be here long after. We've built everything with minimal environmental impact, use geothermal heating, and work with local conservation groups. The mountain gives us everything - least we can do is take care of it properly.
Our staff aren't just employees - they're mountain guides, ski instructors, chefs who live for food, and spa therapists who genuinely care. We pay well, offer year-round work, and actually listen when they have ideas. Happy team means happy guests. It's really that simple.
We're constantly testing new things - whether it's a midnight snowcat dinner experience or a sunrise yoga session on the glacier. Not everything works out, but we'd rather try and fail than play it safe and boring. That's how you create memories people talk about for years.
From the organic cotton sheets to the locally-sourced ingredients in our restaurant, we obsess over details. Sure, it costs more and takes longer, but you can feel the difference. We're not interested in being the biggest resort - we wanna be the best one.
Fire meets ice, right? We get that after a day of intense skiing, your body craves rest. After hours in the spa, you might want some excitement. We've designed everything around that natural rhythm - intense experiences balanced with serious relaxation. It's about knowing when to push and when to restore.
We've got 125 people working here, and honestly, they're what makes this place special.
There's Marco, who's been our head chef for twelve years and knows exactly when to serve that perfect elk tenderloin. Sarah runs the spa and somehow remembers every guest's pressure preference. Jake leads the adventure team and has more mountain rescue stories than anyone should. They're not just staff - they're the heart of Blazeforge.
We hire for attitude and passion, then train for skill. You can teach someone to make a bed properly, but you can't teach someone to genuinely care about creating amazing experiences. That's gotta come from within.
Join Our TeamWe don't do what we do for awards, but it's nice when people notice.
Five-Star Rating 2023-2025
Top 10 Mountain Resorts in Canada
Canada's Best Ski Hotel 2024
Platinum Level Certification
Stop reading about it and come see what we've built. Whether you're here for the skiing, the spa, or just to disconnect for a while, we've got you covered.