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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Big White
Posted By admin On 4th January 2008 @ 10:16 In Big White Ski Resort | Comments Disabled
1 – It’s the Snow
Big White has guaranteed snow – with over 750 cm annually of light, fluffy, dry, powder snow! Known for it’s popular snow ghosts (trees completely covered in snow), many skiers believe Big White should be one of the 7 natural wonders of the world!
2 – Canada’s Largest Totally Ski-in / Ski-out Village
There’s more than just the snow at Big White – book a luxury ski-in / ski-out condominium or vacation home at unbelievable prices. And guess what? The village is actually a run where you can ski right through the village centre surrounded by restaurants, stores and other services and amenities.
3 – Daytime & Après Ski Family Entertainment
At Big White there are family friendly activities and family oriented events for all ages only steps away from your chalet every day. Join in with the live entertainment or gather around the bonfire to watch the fireworks. Activities include: Mega Snow Coaster, snowmobile tours, snowshoeing, ice skating, spas, fireworks, family events, carnivals and more.
4 – Perfect Winter Weather & Elevation
Big White is cool to look at, and with your winter gear you’ll find it very comfortable outdoors with an average temperature of –6’C and base at 1755m.
5 – Kelowna International Airport
It’s very easy to get to Big White with non-stop flights from Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA. Arrive in Kelowna in beautiful British Columbia. From the airport, take a Big White shuttle bus and you’re less than an hour from the slopes.
6 – Huge Variety
Unfold the Big White mountain trail map to find 118 runs, 5 distinct bowls, 1 cliff, terrain park, tub park, skating rink, snowmobile track and more. With 2,765 acres of terrain geared to all levels of skiers and boarders you’re sure to find a run to challenge yourself. With so much terrain to ski/board you’ll wish you could double your vacation time!
7 – Taste More Than The Champagne Powder
Big White has 18 on-mountain restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, pubs and night clubs – you can break for lunch, sit for a social drink, dine in a fine restaurant, or dance to live bands. To thoroughly enjoy British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley’s special offerings, be sure to savour some award wining local wines from some of BC’s famous wineries. Don’t feel like eating out? Simply order your groceries for delivery to your chalet upon your arrival. Very convenient!
8 – Award-Winning Grooming, Kids Centre and Ski & Board School
Ride down Big White’s famous groomed runs with piece of mind as your children are cared for and introduced to the exciting world of safe, mountain fun at Big White’s excellent Ski / Snowboard School and Kids Centre. Our over 100 qualified ski / snowboard instructors are friendly and knowledgeable.
9 – Fast, Convenient, Modern Lifts – No Waiting Around
16 lifts have the capacity to whisk 28,000 skiers and riders to the top of the mountain every hour. You don’t waste one minute of your vacation standing in line at the lifts!
10 – Your Own Private Hot Tub
Soak in the Big White’s breath-taking views from your private balcony and allow your hot tub to envelope you in relaxation while you watch the snowfall, blanketing the mountain and the resort in powder for tomorrow’s adventures.
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