Big White Ski Resort on Big White Mountain, one of the highest peaks in the southern Monashees,
truly lives up to its name, with well over 100 marked runs fanning out from the summit of Big White.
There is tremendous bowl skiing on top, wide-open glades at mid-mountain,
and great fall-line cruising virtually everywhere.
Free DS games for everyone to try it out.
Big White Ski Resort
While the overall feel is definitely family-oriented, there's no shortage of high-octane activity. When the lifts close, staff sometimes start pick-up games of hockey or snow-soccer and the late night bar scene is buzzing.
Ski Runs and Glade Skiing
The majority of the 118 marked runs on the mostly south-facing slopes are blue and green with select areas set aside for beginners, but there's no shortage of black diamond action and double black diamond adventure in the high powder bowls. Big White also provides an unusual amount of glade skiing, with almost no place on the mountain where it isn't possible to ski among the trees – a special treat when snow ghosts populate the high slopes. Ski Canada has repeatedly recognized this feature with awards for "Best Tree Skiing" and "Best Glade Skiing".
Line-ups are reasonable even at peak times, thanks to the 16 lifts, including a gondola, a variety of six-, four- and two-pack chairs, t-bar and magic carpets. Mid-week all winter and warm spring days, when downhillers have defected to Kelowna golf courses, it feels like there's nobody else on the mountain.
Family photo.
Sherry and I.
Yu ting and I.
My son and I.
Group photo~
Focused around two key activity areas, the Village Centre and Happy Valley (connected by a no-charge gondola), most of the ski-in/ski-out day facilities, condos, hotels and chalets were built in the last 10 to 15 years and significant construction continues. The overall style is modern arts and crafts with predominantly board and batten construction accented by timber, fieldstone and shingles in muted shades of sage, butternut, and slate that looks cozy and inviting against the brilliant white and deep green of the winter mountain face.
Nearly all of the staff hails from Australia, giving the resort a "G'day mate" cheery feel. Rock 'n' roll, Motown, R&B and hip-hop playing in the public areas keeps the mood upbeat and fun. It also underscores the multi-generational appeal. Grey hairs ski among snowplowing mini-downhillers while teens carve turns on the open runs in the Telus Terrain Park.
Big White,Kelowino,BC
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Big White Ski Resort
You may have come here simply for the skiing and snowboarding, but when witnessing a sunset such as those enjoyed from atop Big White, it seems as if you have made an unspoken appointment with nature to have your consciousness altered. The hoodoo-like bestiary that form each winter near the top of the snow-domed mountain are a distinctive feature at Big White.
Big White Ski Resort
Because it is nestled between the sky and the earth at an altitude of 1750 meters, one often skis above the clouds at Big White, on natural snow cover and on an impressive variety of terrain. It goes from the large blue 'boulevards' groomed to perfection, to one of the five bowls where the champagne powder is at its best and where even the less seasoned skiers can venture. The Black Forest sector is a splendor that allows novices and intermediates to glide effortlessly through the trees. Renown for the quality of the service it offers families, for its impressive selection of relatively easy trails and for its programs for kids, Big White nonetheless lives up to its name: it is an impressive mountain for serious skiers. Go take a look along the Cliff, the double diamond sector, or check out the Black Jack, Black Magic or the Talon Grip.
White Christams!
It was -4 c.
on the bule line~cougar alley.
Up to the mountain~
Big White,Kelowino,BC
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Enjoyed ski at Big White~
Seafood chowder.
Schitzel and green salad.
At Swiss bear restaurant.
At Swiss bear restaurant.
At Swiss bear restaurant.
Take the Inter-mountain Day Trip Shuttle to give you the opportunity to ski or snowboard two world-class resorts on one affordable lift ticket. The shuttle runs every Thursday from Big White to Silver Star Mountain Resort and from Silver Star to Big White.
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Yu Ting and I~
Big White is 56 km (35 miles) southeast of Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley, making it easily accessible. From Kelowna, follow Highway 33 for 32 km (20 mi) until you reach Big White Road. Another 24 km (15 mi) and you will arrive in the main village where youl find Central Mountain Check-In. You can fly into Kelowna International Airport and take a quick shuttle to get you to the resort. Many of the major airlines have daily direct flights from many major cities so you have plenty of traveling options.
Big White,Kelowino,BC
Contact: Big White Ski Resort
5315 Big White Rd
Kelowna, V1P 1P3
Phone: (250) 765-3101
Fax: (250) 491-6122
Snow Phone: (250) 765-7669
to Mid-April
Lift Hours: 8:45am - 3:30pm, Half Day: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Night skiing: 3:30pm - 8:00pm Tuesday to Saturday
Night skiing times vary at different times of the season.
Annual Snowfall: 7.50 m ( 24.5 ft)
Vertical Drop: 777m (2,550 ft)
Base Elevation: Westridge: 1,508 m (4,950 ft)
Top Elevation: 2,319 m (7,606 ft)
Skiable Acreage: 2,765 acres
Number of Trails: 118 Designated Trails
Difficulty: Novice Intermediate Advanced
18% 54% 28%
Number of Lifts: 16
Tubing Lifts: 2 (Mega Snow Coaster)
Lift Capacity: 28,000 skiers per hour
Night Skiing: Yes - 5:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday to Saturday from Mid December to end of March. 38 acres illuminated for night skiing. Extended hours of operation over the holiday periods 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Cross-Country: Yes - 16 miles (25 km) of maintained cross-country trails. Cross-country tours begin from the Happy Valley Daylodge.
Snowboarding: Yes - If the natural terrain isn't enough, check out one of the purpose built terrain parks, and beginner freestyle park areas, plus an impressive 450 ft expert halfpipe, even a beginners pipe under lights.
Terrain Park: Yes
Halfpipe: Yes
Resort Services: Restaurants, Cafe Bars and Lounges, Ski School, Equipment Rentals & Repairs, Medical Clinic, Daycare, Grocery, Liquor Store & Video Rental.
Nearest Ski Area: Silver Star Mountain Ski Resort, Crystal Mountain, and Apex Mountain Ski Resort
2010.12.20~12.22
