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Big
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Big White, Okanagan Valley |
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Beautiful
by nature, Big White Ski Resort is located in the heart of British
Columbia in the Okanagan Valley. Nestled in the crook of
this great mountain is the kind of village you would expect to
find at one of Canada’s largest mountain resorts. This is an
impressive resort setting designed for the guest looking for a
true ski vacation. From the wealth of accommodation choices
to the dining, entertainment, shopping and services, there is an
abundance of activity.
How to get there:
Big
White is located 55 km / 33 mi. from Kelowna in the heart of
the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Air Canada, West
Jet, Horizon Air and Air BC operate daily flights to Kelowna,
only an hour’s flight away from Vancouver or Calgary.
From Kelowna Airport to Big White, there are numerous public
transfers (approximately one hour’s drive). Car rental
and private transfers are also available. The distance
from Calgary to Big White is 657km (407mi) and Vancouver to
Big White is 440km (278mi).
To view a CME package
which
includes this resort:
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Ski
Season: |
Late November to mid-April |
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Ski
terrain: |
2,565 acres, 112 runs - 18% novice, 56%
intermediate, 26% advanced/expert |
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Average Snowfall: |
750 cm/24.5
ft |
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Top
and base elevation:
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2,319 m/7,606
ft and 1,508 m/4,950 ft |
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Night
Skiing: |
Tues – Sat, 3:30 – 8pm, mid December
– end of March (38 acres) |
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Night Vertical drop: |
495 m/1,624
ft |
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Vertical
drop: |
811
m/2,656
ft |
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Village
Center: |
1,755 m/5,706
ft |
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Lift
system:
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13 lifts - 1
high-speed gondola, 4 high-speed quads, 1 beginner quad, 1
triple, 1 double chair, 1 t-bar, 4 surface lifts |
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Apex
Whitewater
Jasper Kicking
Horse Silver Star Sun
Peaks Panorama |
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