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Every Day is Family Day at Canada’s Favourite Family Resort

Posted on: February 09, 2019 | Mountain News

Here at Big White, we know one day of family time just isn’t enough – that’s why we have non-stop fun planned for the days leading up to and following BC’s Family Day on February 18. Because at Canada’s Favourite Family Resort, we treat every day like it’s Family Day.

Ask an Expert: Travelling With Pets to Big White Ski Resort

Posted on: January 30, 2019 | Mountain News

Big White Ski Resort is known for being exceptionally family-friendly, but what you maybe didn’t know, was that we include pets in our definition of family. So, if you’re thinking of coming for a visit, don’t let your four-legged family members hold you back!

Big White’s Old Rental Equipment Finds New Life At Summit Lake Ski Area

Posted on: January 24, 2019 | Mountain News

Initially destined for the mountain’s annual equipment swap, Big White Ski Resort’s old rentals have instead found a new home in a small ski area called Summit Lake, just a few hours northeast of Kelowna – an exchange prompted by a chance encounter between Summit Lake Director Dan Paul and Big White Mountain Manager Mike St. Clair at last spring’s Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) conference in Lake Louise.

Big White Introduces its One-Of-A-Kind Chocolate Throughout the Resort

Posted on: January 24, 2019 | Food & Dining

As if the Okanagan Champagne Powder, the snow ghosts and the completely ski-in-ski-out Village weren’t enough to make Big White Ski Resort stand out, we are also the first ski resort in North America to have our very own chocolates – dreamt up, designed and distributed by Executive Chef Rob Walker.

Mountain Safety Starts With Staying In-Bounds

Posted on: January 16, 2019 | Mountain News

In light of a recent incident that left two Big White snowboarders lost in backcountry terrain, we want to remind our guests to stay within boundary lines. While we know backcountry can be tempting, and, if you are trained, prepared and carrying the proper gear, can be explored safely, our number one priority at the resort is ensuring guests enjoy our beautiful terrain responsibly.

A First-Person Account of Big White's Free Mountain Tours

Posted on: January 15, 2019 | Mountain News

Snow Reporter Nikki Wiart joined our Snow Hosts at the beginning of January for a free tour of the mountain. Read on below to find out more about the complimentary program:

Staff Picks at Big White's Beer & Wine Store

Posted on: January 12, 2019 | Mountain News

Located in the lower level of the Village Centre Mall, the Big White Beer & Wine Store is the perfect place to shop for your après ski bevvies. Or, if you've already taken off your boots and settled in for the night, order your alcohol online and have it delivered right to your door! With a curated list of Okanagan wines, craft beers and ciders, and locally distilled spirits, the Big White Beer & Wine store has something for every taste. We asked some of our staff about their favourites, and here's what they told us:

Big White Ski Resort breaks all-time skier visit record New Year’s Eve Day

Posted on: January 11, 2019 | In the media

Now into our second week of 2019, the team at Big White Ski Resort has had time to reflect on our record-breaking end to 2018 , and dream about how we can possibly top it in the new year.

Bringing Your Kids to Big White? Here are Some Tips

Posted on: January 09, 2019 | Mountain News

From towing around car seats to packing enough diapers, we know planning a holiday with children requires a lot of, well, extra planning. We know this because we pride ourselves in being a family-friendly resort – in fact, we know this so well, we’ve consistently been voted Canada’s Favourite Family Resort! To make your trip more fun and less frantic, we’ve put together a list of ways to keep the kids entertained while you’re on the slopes, as well as events and activities you can do together as a family and finally, tricks to keep meltdowns (yours and theirs) to a minimum.

Big White's Jr. Chef Challenge inspiring next generation of culinary talent

Posted on: January 08, 2019 | Mountain News

The next chef to keep an eye on at Big White is just 12 years old. Kelowna-based Raajin Hoonjan beat out 21 other aspiring young chefs, including his 10-year-old sister Giann, at our Jr. Chef Challenge on December 28, presented by Family Channel and hosted by Happy Valley’s executive chef, Chef Boddie Macklin-Shaw.

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