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we go beyond AT BIG WHITE summer events

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discover what’s under the The champagne powder may have melted at Big White Ski Resort but in the summer months the mountain is just as special! Take in the summer air and incredible landscape of Big White. Hike the marked walking trails or take a scenic tour on the Bullet Chair and enjoy the mountain wild flowers and lush nature that surrounds you.

This summer, Big White is running its own Summer Bucket List - Passports are available at the Concierge Desk and we challenge you to complete big white summer event schedule as many of the summer activities as possible! Please note that the only operates on Summer Opening DAY - June 23rd weekends. The sun is shining, the snow is clearning and Big White is opening for the Summer Season! Get ready to hike and bike the picturesque landscapes that Big White has to offer. Opening Weekend will be kicking off with our Craft and Country, Beer and Mountain Festival with over 20 craft fair vendors, beer vendors, live music and family activities! craft & country beer & mountain fest - June 24th & 25th Saturday will see the village lined with over 20 breweries from all over BC, ready to offer you a refreshing tasting. From 12pm there will be live music and a kids zone for the little ones. Sunday will feature family activities and challenges in the village! Canada day - july 1st & 2nd Happy 150th Birthday Canada! To celebrate this massive milestone, Big White will be throwing a party at the top of the Bullet Chair from 1:30pm! wellness weekend - July 7th - 9th Featuring two days of yoga classes as well as meditation seminars and cooking classes - all inspired by the beauty and serenity of the mountains that surround us. L’Alpe de Grand Blanc - Road Bike Race - july 23rd The L’Alpe de Grand Blanc is back! In it’s 3rd year, this endurance and challenging 60km road bike race from to Big White is sure to push any cyclist to their limits!

BIG WHITE.COM summer big white

ciderfest - July 29th Ciderfest is the perfect opportunity to get your family and friends together to enjoy all that the new - bike big white! great outdoors has to offer. We have invited Cideries from all over the to bring their Last summer, construction began on a world-class, delicxious thirst quenching beverages up the mountain for you to taste. Join us from 11am for lift-serviced mountain bike trail network and this live music, Kids Fun Zone and Cider tastings. summer, the first trails open to the public! geo hiking - august 5th & 6th Our goal is to create a unique riding destination in Big White Geo Hiking is a great adventure for people of all ages and a great way to get up the Okanagan that speaks to the soul of mountain and explore the mountain terrain. This FREE GPS Scavenger Hunt challenges you to use your biking, with trails and services that are built, navigation skills to find the location of our hidden treasure boxes, each containing a different staffed, and provided by riders for other riders. keepsake. Every team wins a prize, the more treasures you find, the better your reward! Come and test out the trails - there is something Huckleberry festival - august 12th & 13th for everyone! No summer would be complete without a huckleberry or two and here at Big White we feel that these delicious berries deserve their own festival! This festival stretches over two days in the village centre with many family fun activities, an outdoor barbeque, live entertainment and pie - lots and lots of pie! Don’t miss your chance to taste the biggest pie in BC! Mudd, Sweat and tears - august 26th Mudd, Sweat and Tears Kelowna 2017 offers racers a challenging super charged 8km course. The course combines the best organic and natural features with a series of constructed obstacles which will have you crawling, climbing, swimming, carrying and dragging yourself, possibly fellow competitiors and a series of objects, around the hill! And just when you think there can’t be another hill to climb or pit to drag yourself through.. enduro series race - august 27th Enduro racing is a mashup of downhill and cross country racing. Racers will climb the mountain untimed at their own pace and then fly down the timed descents at incredible speeds! The multiple stages of the race are then combined and the fastest racers are crowned the winners! Dunbar Cylces Summer Series - BC cup dh - september 3rd The BC Cup Downhill Series is a great tool in preparing the best provincial athletes to compete on the National and Interntational stage.

BIG WHITE.COM summer groups

DEDICATED GROUPS DEPARTMENT Our dedicated team specializes in looking after summer groups of 10 people or more, making sure your summer event is lots of fun and runs smoothly. VALUE Offering exclusive deals for groups, we make this an affordable trip for everyone.

WHAT DOES BIG WHITE OFFER GROUPS? We offer groups great summer day packages including exciting family and friend events, corporate days out and unique children’s birthday parties. We can also tailor each package with great food & beverage options and activity additions for the children. Whether your group wants to hike, ride the chair or a mixture of both, our packages offer great group rates. HOW DO THE GROUPS DEPARTMENT MAKE BOOKING SO EASY?

preparation Our Groups team will work together with you to ensure that all components of your groups package are ready before you arrive at Big White. To assist, we have outlined our pricing and policies for our summer groups in this package.

activities & meals In addition to the free hiking and Bullet Chair round trips on offer, we can also organize your groups meals, allowing you to maximize your time on mountain with everything organized before you get here – whether it’s a picnic lunch on your hike or a delicious BBQ lunch on the patio in the sun, we have options to suit all food & beverage needs.

BIG WHITE.COM friends & family summer days

FRIENDS & FAMILY SUMMER PACKAGE

Enjoy Big White’s summer beauty from the scenic Bullet Chair or hiking the walking trail while keeping everyone happy with a satisfying picnic basket lunch.

This package is perfect for families, friends, and social groups looking for a fun day out.

Group Size Package Inclusions: Minimum 10 people  Hiking trail access  Roundtrip ride to the top of Bullet Chair for Food & Beverage 10 Adults Enjoy a selection of hand-crafted Sandwiches & Wraps on Artisan Breads and house-made  Cold lunch for 10 people Mayonnaise. Add an optional healthy salad, delicious baked goods or seasonal fruit platter as well as a selection of drinks. Menu subject to change. Availability PRICE: $286.00 Valid Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays between July 8th and September 3rd 2017 (Blackout dates Taxes (5% GST) and gratuity (15%) are additional apply) Additional adults (13 and above) may be added for $25.75 plus tax and gratuity

Additional children (12 and under) may be added for $19.05 plus tax and gratuity

important information • All dates are subject to availability • Must be booked at least 2 weeks prior to your day trip

BIG WHITE.COM corporate day retreat in the mountains

Why not try something different for your next meeting or incentive trip for your staff?

Enjoy Big White’s summer beauty from the scenic Bullet Chair or hiking the walking trails while meeting with your team either over a lunch or on top of the world with unbeatable views.

This package is perfect for corporate groups needing a day outside while achieving work goals and targets.

Group Size corporate SUMMER PACKAGE Minimum 10 people Package Inclusions: Food & Beverage  Hiking trail access Enjoy a delicious lunch with a variety of hot and cold, tasty options available to choose from.  Roundtrip ride to the top of Bullet Chair for If you’d prefer a breakfast meeting, we have breakfast and meeting break options available as 10 people with Big White Hosts well!  Corporate Hot Lunch for 10 people Availability Valid Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays between July 8th and September 3rd 2017 (Blackout dates apply) PRICE: $337.00 Price is based on the one course hot luncheon and soft drinks for 10 people.

Additional Adults can be added for $30.85 per person

*Sides can also be added for an additional cost

Taxes (5% GST) and gratuity (15%) are additional

Additional adults may be added for $39.00 plus tax and gratuity

important information • All dates are subject to availability • Must be booked at least 2 weeks prior to your day trip

BIG WHITE.COM children’s birthday parties

This is the perfect package for the child that wants to spend a day in the summer sun to celebrate their birthday.

The children and accompanying adults start their day enjoying the beauty of Big White from the scenic Bullet Chair or hiking the walking trails at their own leisure. Once they return to the Village, their own mini Carnival is ready for them to enjoy the afternoon.

With options to add to the celebration such as a children’s lunch and a visit from Loose Moose or Lucy Moose, this will be a party your child will love! Group Size Minimum of 10 children (6 years +) and 2 adults CARNIVAL BIRTHDAY PACKAGE Maximum of 20 children Package Inclusions: Carnival games  Hiking trail access A selection of 3 carnival games which can include ring toss, bean bag toss, hockey nets, face  Roundtrip ride to the top of Bullet Chair for painting, bowling or photo booth with dress up items. 12 people (2 Adults and 10 Children)  Staffed carnival games in the Village Availability Valid Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - 1.30pm to 3.30pm PRICE: $218.00 Subject to availability, between July 8th and September 3rd 2017 (Blackout dates apply) Taxes (5% GST) and gratuity (15%) are additional

Additional adults (13+) may be added for $13.50 + tax

Additional children may be added for $10.80 + tax important information • All dates are subject to availability • Must be booked at least 2 weeks prior to your day trip • Some carnival games subject to availability/supply

BIG WHITE.COM children’s birthday parties optional add-ons

CARNIVAL UPGRADES cost

Bouncy Castle ...... $153.00 Includes setup and pack down of castle with 2 hours of supervised fun on the Bouncy Castle

1 Mascot Visit ...... $30.75 Choice of Loose Moose or Lucy Moose to visit the party

2 Mascots Visit ...... $61.25 Loose Moose and Lucy Moose visit the party party ADD ON’s

Popcorn & Cotton Candy for up to 20 children ...... $132.75 Includes making of popcorn & cotton candy on site (at Carnival)

Children’s Lunch - per child ...... $15.50 CHOOSE ONE: 1) Mini Burger + Mini Hot Dog Bar w Potato Chips 2) 3 Topping Pizzas *you choose pizza toppings w Potato Chips PLUS: Birthday Cupcakes * Your choice of frosting colour Soft Drinks & Pitchers of Water

ADD: Crudités with Ranch Dressing - per child...... $3.75 ADD: Watermelon Wedges - per child ...... $1.25 ADD: Slushies (375 ml – 1 per child)...... $2.75

* Allergies may be accommodated **Taxes (5% GST) and gratuity (15%) are additional ***All add-ons are subject to availability

BIG WHITE.COM FOOD, BEVERAGE & MORE optional add-ons

LUNCH OPTIONS cost

Corporate or Family & Friends Cold Lunch ...... $12.25 per person ($8.25 for children Hand-crafted Sandwiches & Wraps on Artisan Breads and House-Made Mayonnaise *Egg Salad 12 and under) *Salami & Provolone *Chicken Salad w tart Apples & toasted Hazelnuts *Roma Tomato, Monterey Jack Cheese & Cucumber

Corporate or Family & Friends Hot Lunch ...... $17.50 per person ($11.25 for children Choose One - 12 and under) 1) House Smoked Beef Brisket & Coleslaw on Ciabatta Bun 2) Mole Chicken or Vegetarian Sweet Potato Black Bean Burrito (Rice, Bell Pepper, Onion, toasted Corn, Chipotle Sauce + Spices wrapped in Flour Tortilla) Salsa, Sour Cream & Guacamole 3) Oven roast Jerk Chicken Thighs w Rice & Beans w caramelized Pineapple garnish All include Soft Drinks + pitchers of Cucumber & Mint Water

Add to Either Hot or Cold lunch options:

Choice of 2 Salads of the following salads:...... $8.25 per person *Roast Fingerling Potato *Roasted Cauliflower + Quinoa *Broccoli + Millet Tabbouleh, *Summer Panzanella *Summer Leaf *Mediterranean Orzo w Black Olive Vinaigrette

Fresh Baked Clocktower Café Goods Platter...... $5.00 per person

Okanagan Fruit & Berry Platter ...... $6.25 per person

Coffee / Tea Service...... $2.75 per person conference needs

Corporate Meeting Break...... $8.25 per person Clocktower Baked Goods: Croissants + Ultimate Sticky Buns + Muffins, Coffee / Tea / Fruit Juices + pitchers of Water

Corporate Breakfast Meeting...... $10.25 per person CTC English Muffin: Sausage, Egg, Cheddar & Sundried Tomato Tapenade with Coffee / Tea + pitchers of Water

ADD: Okanagan Fruit & Berry Plater...... $6.25 per person

* Minimum of 10 guests apply **Taxes (5% GST) and gratuity (15%) are additional *** All add-ons are subject to availability

BIG WHITE.COM summer group booking & cancellation policies

summer group payment schedulE TIME FRAME GROUP SIZE POLICY 14 Days prior to arrival All Groups Full payment is due

* Big White Central Reservations requires one payment per group; no individual payments will be accepted. If payment is not received by the due date the booking will be cancelled and subject to the applicable penalties. ** Payments may be made by: Mastercard, VISA, American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, company cheque, wire transfer or money order. All payments must be made in Canadian Dollars. Personal cheques are not accepted. All company cheques must be made payable to Big White Central Reservations Ltd. Please include the name of your group & our invoice number on the cheque or as the wire transfer reference. cancellation policy TIME FRAME GROUP SIZE POLICY Within 3 days of arrival All Groups Lift tickets forfeit 100% Within 14 days of arrival All Groups Food & beverage and activities forfeit 100% of product booked.

required information schedule TIME FRAME GROUP SIZE POLICY At time of holding date All Groups Group & Trip Leader Contact Details (name, mailing address, telephone number, cell phone number, email address) 14 Days prior to arrival All Groups Final numbers for all lifts, food & beverage and activities. *If more than one group requests same date and is outside 14 days prior, we will request payment or forfeit of date in priority order.

Additional Summer Group Booking Stipulations

* Rates are based on a minimum of 10 paying guests. ** A group leader is required to act as liaison between Big White Central Reservations Groups Department & the group. Details of a group booking will not be discussed with individual guests that are part of the booking – all correspondence must be directed through the group leader.

If you have any questions regarding group payment & cancellation policies please contact the Groups Department directly. Big White Central Reservations Groups Department: 5315 Big White Road, Kelowna, BC, V1P 1P3 Email: [email protected] Direct: 250-491-6174 Fax: 250-491-6164

BIG WHITE.COM CONTACT Groups Department at Big White Ski Resort Ltd. Phone: 250.491.6174 Toll Free: 1.800.663.2772 Web: www.bigwhite.com Email: [email protected]

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