we go beyond AT BIG WHITE SKI RESORT GROUPS AT BIG WHITE BIG WHITE.COM YOURYOUR GROUPGROUP ADVENTUREADVENTURE BIG WHITE.COM ADVENTUREADVENTURE We are Canada’s largest totally ski in/ski out resort village. We offer a complete range of accommodation including condominiums, luxury vacation homes, as well as 3 hotels. This is complimented with a mountain of fun; 15 lifts and 118 runs for all levels of ability, a variety of activities, dining venues and 750cm (24.5 feet) of champagne powder annually. At Big White Ski Resort we are proud to offer customized packages to groups of 20 or more guests. The Groups Team at Big White Central Reservations is pleased to work with you directly or your preferred travel professional to coordinate your group’s next winter adventure. At Big White Ski Resort we are proud of our family atmosphere, fantastic snow conditions and terrain. We have received multiple awards reflecting this including: - Best Family Resort”, “Best Grooming” and “Best Snow”, Ski Canada’s ‘Best in Skiing in Canada’ Awards - “Best Opportunity For Pint-Sized Pile Ups” award with the new high-capacity Magic Carpet Tube Lift, Ski Canada - #2 Best Terrain Park in North America, USA TODAY 10Best Awards - Top 10 Best Resorts for People Who Don’t Ski, MSN Magazine - #1 Ski Resort in Canada for Best Powder, Ski Canada Magazine - Named #2 ‘Awesome Deep Powder Runs in Canada’, Ski.Canada.Travel - Trip Advisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence Award - The Cliff ranked #98, Top 100 Ski Runs in the World - Family Ski Resort of the Year 2014, Snow Action Magazine Australia - Best place to Learn to Ski Worldwide2014, Skiresort.info - Best Ski-In, Ski-Out Resort in Canada & North America 2014, The London Telegraph - Out & About with Kids 2014 Best of Family Travel Awards - #3 ‘Things to Do In the Okanagan Valley’, Trip Advisor - Sun Rype Bowl has been named #2 of Awesome Deep Powder Runs in Canada, Ski Canada Magazine BIG WHITE.COM WHY BIG WHITE? We are confident that Big White can offer you one of the best group experiences in the business. IT’S THE SNOW Big White is home to the best snow in British Columbia and the longest season in the Okanagan Valley. Mother Nature blesses us with 750cm (24.5 feet) of 100% natural, dry and fluffy powder snow up to and beyond the season, every year. This abundant snow fall provides endless days of fresh lines and winter fun. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION ABUNDANT ACTIVITIES Big White Ski Resort is a 50 minute drive from Kelowna International Airport, located in central Skiing and snowboarding are not the only things British Columbia, making us a prime location for domestic and international visitors. to do at Big White. We have an outdoor skating rink, tubing park, horse drawn sleigh rides, dog GREAT WEATHER sledding, snowmobiling, and much more! In Big White enjoys some of the best weather in British Columbia. With an average daily addition, our weekly list of activities includes temperature of -5°C (23°F), you can ski and board all day in comfort. quiz nights, bingo, kids’ carnival and fireworks. VARIED TERRAIN AWESOME APRÈS Big White offers a huge variety of terrain on our alpine runs. Every chairlift accesses at least one Big White offers a wide range of dining options, green run that allows you to ride the chairs with your friends of all ability levels and explore including fine, casual and slope-side venues as your way down the mountain based on your level of experience. well as a number of lounges and pubs to relax in after a long day on the slopes. BIG WHITE.COM RESORT FACTS RUNS 118 marked runs plus 460 acres of open bowls 18% Beginner/Easier 54% Intermediate 22% Difficult/Expert Only 6% Extreme TERRAIN SKIABLE AREA 15 LIFTS Total ski trail slope length is 85 km 2,765 Skiable acres (1,119 hectares) Gondola: 1 x high speed 8 passenger Leitner 7,355 acres / 3,052 hectares total resort Chairlifts: 1 x 6 passenger express chair 2,765 acres /1,147 hectares patrolled ELEVATION 4 x high speed quad chairs 905 groomed acres Summit 2,319 m (7,606 ft) 1 x fixed grip quad chair 1525 alpine and gladed acres Village Centre 1,755 m (5,757 ft) 1 x triple chair 38 illuminated acres for night skiing Westridge Base 1,508 m (4,950 ft) 3 x double chairs 25 kms/15.5 miles of Nordic trails Vertical Drop 777 m (2,550 ft) Surface Lifts: 1 x T-bar TELUS Terrain Park: 1 super pipe, 1 half pipe, Night Skiing 495 m (1,624 ft) 1 x children’s Magic Carpet boarder cross, 1 x beginner 400 ft Magic Carpet rails and a progressive terrain park TOTAL UPHILL CAPACITY Tubing Lifts: 1 x 400ft Magic Carpet 28,000 skiers per hour 20 million Vertical Transport Feet LONGEST RUN 7.2 km / 4.5 miles (Around the World Route) (VTF) per hour AVERAGE SNOWFALL 750 cm / 24.5 feet / 294 inches annually LENGTH OF SEASON End of November through to mid April BIG WHITE.COM location Our resort is located 56 kms (35 miles) southeast of Kelowna; approximately a 50 minute drive. From Kelowna follow Highway 33 for 32 kms (20 miles) until you reach Big White Road. Make the left turn onto Big White Road and drive for 24 kms (15 miles). You will arrive in our main village to find the Central Mountain Check-In as well as our hotels. BIG WHITE.COM retail DIZZY’S Discover the Dizzy’s Difference! Our unique shop specializes in ski and snowboard boots and custom orthotics as well as carrying a great array of ski equipment. Snowboarders - perfect your stance on our Stance Finder machine. One of just a few in North America, this state of the art machine will take your riding to a whole new level. mountainside in the Located on the lower level of the Village Centre Mall, this little shop has a big selection of souvenirs, treats and unique gifts. From unusual and village interesting finds to Big White logo apparel. Altitude Bringing you the very best with a huge range of ski apparel, all the major brands, goggles, gloves, mitts, thermals, logo and souvenirs. This is also where you can buy the Big White beanie and logo wear with brands like Spyder, The North Face and Marmot. THE RIDER For all snowboarding and freeride needs. Including street wear, après clothing, snowboards, boots, bindings and riding apparel. BIG WHITE.COM resort accommodation MAP BIG WHITE.COM SERVICES CONCIERGE DESK Located in the Village Centre Mall to assist you with all your general questions and to book non-ski activities at the resort. MEDICAL CENTRE Located in the Whitefoot Lodge; the Medical Clinic is open from noon-6pm daily for house calls, x-rays, prescriptions and transportation on hill and to Kelowna. The clinic offers a 24 hour live answering service at 250 765 0544. REAL ESTATE OFFICE SKI AND BOARD SCHOOL For information on purchasing lots, chalets or Register for group lessons as well as a range of specialized programs. From the Discover and condominiums call Big White Real Estate on Next Step programs for those new to the sport, to Masters Mondays for those 50+ and Ladies 250-765-3101 or go to bigwhiterealestate.com. Day Wednesdays, Big White offers something for every ability level. REPAIR SHOP KIDS’ CENTRE Our repair shop can look after all of your tuning, Voted #1 in Canada and offering day care from 18 months to 5 years and the Kids’ Club from repair and calibration requirements. The shop ages 4 to 12 years. The center boasts an indoor climbing wall and on-site kitchen. has welcomed Big White’s $300,000 Wintersteiger Mercury robot, which is the only one of its kind THE MARKETPLACE GROCERY AND LIQUOR STORE in the Okanagan Valley. With state of the art Fresh produce, deli meats, groceries and liquor, open daily. technology our experienced technicians will tune your skis to your exact specifications. RENTAL SHOP Offering regular and high performance skis and snowboards for adults and children, as well TICKET OFFICE as Nordic/cross-country equipment, helmets and snowshoe rentals. Located in the Village Centre Mall, the Ticket Office offers single and multi day tickets for adults, youth, students, children and seniors. DAY SPA SERVICES Relieve a tired body after a day on the slopes, or treat yourself at one of our on-mountain spas. Elevation Village Spa offers two locations, the lower level of the Village Centre Mall and within the Chateau Big White. FITNESS CLASSES Work on your core or unwind with a yoga class or zumba. Available weekly, subject to demand. we offer fantastic discounts on full lift ticket, rental, lesson and activity pricing BIG WHITE.COM activities ALPINE SKIING AND BOARDING Big White is a world of excitement out on the slopes with minimal lift lines. With 15 lifts servicing 118 runs, the terrain varies offering beginner to advanced groomed runs, glades and our famous snow ghosts, as well as advanced bowls and cliff areas. NIGHT SKIING From mid-December to mid-March, you can ski under the bright lights in the largest night skiing area in Western Canada from Tuesday through Saturday. Night skiing is included on all multi SKI SCHOOL day lift passes (when available and weather At Big White there are many ski and snowboard programs that can be hitting permitting). the tailored to suit your ability. Whether you are new to the sport or an expert looking to refine your skills, Big White Ski and Board School has something NORDIC SKIING to offer you and we guarantee you will have fun doing it.