we go beyond AT BIG WHITE SKI RESORT summer events BIG WHITE.COM summer big white discover what’s under the snow 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 chairlift 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 Kelowna 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 Okanagan 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.