RESORT INFO

Total Snowfall

750 cm

Opening Date

December 3, 2011

Closing Date

April 15, 2012

DISTANCE FROM

Big White Ski Resort : BC

“It’s the snow” is our motto and we live up to our name with over 24 feet of world renowned Champagne Powder falling annually. Our epic, dry powder is legendary and was voted as the “Best Snow in North America” by readers of Conde Nast Traveler. Located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley, Big White is uniquely blessed with sunny weather, dry powder and a mild average temperature of 5 C, which is paired with a great selection of terrain for everyone with deep powder bowls, wide-open glades, and great fall-line cruising.

RESORT INFO

Total Snowfall

750 cm

Opening Date

December 3, 2011

Closing Date

April 15, 2012

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Beginner

18 %

Intermediate

54 %

Advanced

28 %

TERRAIN INFO

Number of Runs

118

Number of Lifts

16

Skiable Acres

2565

Vertical

777 m

Cross Country

Cat - Skiing

Heli - Skiing

FACILITIES

On-hill Lodging

On-hill Nightlife

On-hill Groceries

On-hill Dining

Day-care Facilities

Rentals & Repairs

Full Terrain Park

Park (Rails Only)

Ski School

Big White Ski Resort at a Glance

Averaging 750cm of light, dry, Champagne Powder annually, Big White is the place to go if you're looking for great snow. Boasting 118 marked runs, 5 alpine bowls, 16 lifts and at a capacity of 28,000 riders per hour, you wont have any long lift lines or any troubles finding the fresh stuff.

Weather Forecast

Saturday

Mostly Sunny

High:

3°C

Low:

-10°C
Sunday

Clear

High:

0°C

Low:

-11°C
Monday

Mostly Sunny

High:

0°C

Low:

-10°C
Tuesday

Clear

High:

-1°C

Low:

-15°C

Big White Ski Resort Accommodations

Comfort Inn Kelowna

www.comfortinnkelowna.ca/

Comfort Inn Kelowna is situated at the base of an extinct volcano, Mount Boucherie and just minutes away from orchards, wineries, vineyards, inviting beaches, shopping and cultural districts.

57km

Distance from the hill:

Rooms:

The 81 rooms are well appointed with all amenities that make for an enjoyable stay.

50 (2 queen beds = 4 people max)
19 (2 queen beds kitchenette)
7 (1 queen bed kitchenette)
3 (1 queen special needs room)
1 (2 queen two bedroom suite)

All rooms have 27 inch TV’s, full cable package with 2 movie channels, coffee/tea service, wireless internet connection. Kitchenette rooms have placement for 4, 2 stove top burners, microwave, small fridge. The 2 bedroom suite has full kitchen with microwave, washer and dryer.

Extra information:

Comfort Inn offers guests deluxe continental breakfast, exercise room, wireless internet, newspapers, in room coffee/tea service and use of our indoor pool and whirlpool.

Days Inn Kelowna

www.daysinnkelowna.com

Whether you are in Kelowna for business or for pleasure Days Inn Kelowna welcomes you to be our guest. We are located just minutes from Kelowna International Airport and popular local attractions. You’ll start your day off right with our free Daybreak Cafe Breakfast full of tasty choices. Days Inn Kelowna offers free wireless Internet in all our guest rooms. Outdoor hot tub. Fitness centre and business centre. Guest coin laundry services.

40km

Distance from the hill:

Rooms:

45 standard rooms with 2 queen beds fridges in rooms
15 courtyard suites (separate bedroom with 1 queen bed) pullout couch in living room, microwave and fridge
4 pool view suites (separate bedroom with 1 queen bed) pullout couch in living room, microwave and fridge
4 kitchenette rooms with 2 queen beds, 2 stove burner, microwave, and fridge
7 kitchenette rooms with 1 queen bed and pullout, 2 stove burner, microwave, and fridge

Best Western Plus Kelowna

www.bestwesternkelownahotel.com

The Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites is located in the heart of beautiful Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley in the BC interior and offers first-class accommodations in Kelowna. We offer 175 rooms and suites with a variety of room types to suite your needs. Tower and Courtyard rooms, Spacious Deluxe Rooms, 1 & 2 Bedroom Kitchenette & Wetbar Suites, Allergy friendly rooms with cork flooring, wheelchair accessible and pet friendly rooms. The beautiful bathrooms offer granite accents and the beds feature premium linens and duvets to make you feel right at home. All guest rooms are non-smoking and have a private patio or balcony with many overlooking our one acre garden courtyard.

40km

Distance from the hill:

Rooms:

All Rooms Feature:

Electronic locks for enhanced privacy and security, individually controlled air-conditioning and heat control, balconies or terraces, FREE wireless and hardwire high speed internet access, 40" LCD TVs, Pay Per View Movies, Music and Nintendo, Personal Voice mail, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, fridge, coffee and coffee maker, tea and tea kettle, wheelchair accessible rooms available, adjoining rooms available by request, bathroom amenities include soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, cotton balls & Q-tips, sewing kit and shoe buffer, bathrobes & slippers, iPod/MP3 compatible clock radios, Free local calls and toll free reservation line, 2 telephones, 1 cordless for greater guest convenience, and a Free newspaper delivered to your door.

Extra information:

FREE parking
FREE Hot Breakfast Buffet featuring Chef prepared omelet station
relaxing heated mineral indoor pool
2 outdoor hot tubs
steam room
business & conference centre with FREE Wireless and Hardwire Internet
Fitness Centre
Hotel Spa “The Wellness Spa”
One acre garden courtyard

Our Guides Recommend

Snowshoe Sam's

My favourite place to have a drink after a long day of boarding would have to be Snow Shoe Sam's at Big White. By day this quaint little ski chalet is home to good food, great drinks and even better stories. You will always be able to find someone willing chat about their adventures on the powder chair, out of body experience at the cliff bowl, or how fast they completed cruz the blues. At night time, Sam's pulls a quick 180 and becomes a crazy nightclub where anything can happen with upbeat tunes and a nice little dance floor to show off your other set of moves. A true Big White experience is never complete with out a fantastic night a Snow Shoe Sam's.
- DICK S (Backside Guide)

B Dub Covers It

Big white is one of my favorite hills, the terrian is vast, challenging,and gets dumped on often! Don´t sweat it if you are a beginner here is a little bit of everything on this hill! Big White also boasts a great little pub called Snow Shoe Sams in the village on the hill. Weather you are skiing in for a quick feed and a beer at lunch or you are planning on lighting it up after a hard day of playing in powder Sam's has a great atmosphere. Meals, après ski, games,and live bands. - BEN A (Backside Guide)