Found in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan, Big White ski resort carries the name for good reason. They’ve got snow ghosts galore, giving the place an unearthly look. You’ll find plenty of Champagne powder here, enough to make you feel giddy. Families, friends, and first timers will love Big Whites mountain village, which is packed with a solid array of amenities and adventures. Read more about Big White Ski Resort here.
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BIG WHITE, BC — When you step back and take a look at the operation, it’s pretty impressive; no wonder it’s known as Big White Ski Resort. It’s a winter playground home to 118 runs, 460 odd acres of open free ride areas, about a dozen off-slope adventures (be sure to hit the snow coaster), 17,000 pillows and a village chocked full of excellent dining and après offerings.
Read MoreBIG WHITE, BC — Minimal traverses and big, big snows make Big White the perfect destination for those of us on a board. This resort, situated about 40 minutes out of Kelowna, British Columbia, was one of the first in Western Canada to welcome snowboarders. With its epic glades, big sweeping runs and stellar terrain it really is a snowboarder’s mountain.
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Location: 56 km (35 miles) from Kelowna to Village Centre. East/southeast of Kelowna from Hwy 97 via Hwy 33 and Big White Road.
45 km (30 miles) from Kelowna to the Westridge base.
Shuttle available from Kelowna Airport.
Annual Snowfall: 750 cm (24.5 ft) average
Lifts:16
Total Uphill Capacity: 28,000 skiers per hour, 20 million Vertical Transport Feet (VTF) per hour
Terrain: Groomed Area: 905 acres (367 hectares), Alpine and Glades: 1,525 acres (618 hectares), Western Canada’s Largest Resort Night Skiing Area: 38 acres (15 hectares)
Elevation: Summit: 2,319 m (7,606 ft), Village Centre: 1,755 m (5,757 ft), Westridge Base: 1,508 m (4,950 ft)
Runs: 118 Designated Trails
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