Nearly 10 years after Hawaiians started to flock to the Big White, the ski resort has announced plans to host a Hawaiian themed week in March. Dating back to 2002, the days when Vancouver-based Harmony Airlines flew direct flights from Honolulu to Kelowna, Hawaiians have been flocking to the popular powder ski resort. Even after …
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Skiers and boarders embarked on a winter wonderland at Big White over the holiday season, bringing record crowds to the ski resort over the Christmas and New Years holidays. The staff at Big White Ski Resort is giving thanks to the early snowfall this year drawing the largest volume of guests ever to the resort …
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Big White, one of the world’s top family ski resorts, is jumping into the extreme side of winter activities with the launch of a new series of ice climbing clinics and competitions. Back in 2010, the Big White Ski Resort added a new après ski activities with the addition of a brand new man-made ice …
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Kelowna’s longest running ski resort, Big White, officially opened for its 50th season yesterday to over 200 people waiting in line. The first skiers and boarders were in line by 7a.m. to ensure their spot as first in line when Big White opened the season for the 50th time. Big White Looking to Celebrate in …
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Next weekend marks the official opening of Big White Ski Resort on Dec. 1, but the mountain resort is opening two days earlier on Thursday, Nov. 29. This week Big White Ski Resort will open the Ridge Rocket High-Speed Quad Chair, The Plaza Quad Chair, and Lara’s Gondola starting at 8:45am on Thursday. This is …
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British Columbia’s Okanagan region is celebrating a major milestone for its top ski resort, Big White, as they celebrate its 50th anniversary this winter. Big White Ski Resort turns 50 years old this year after having begun operations in 1963. To say this least, the resort has grown significantly over the years from unpaved roads …
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Outsider Magazine named Big White Resort one of its Top 30 Best Ski Resorts in North America today in their latest, list of the Top 40 Best Ski Resorts in North America. Big White Resort, unlike Whistler-Blackcomb, receives a different kind of powdered snow, known as Champagne Powder. Amongst the skiing community, this has made …
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Snow temperatures have continued to drop since this past Saturday contributing to the first snow fall of the season at Big White Resort, leading to speculation that the ski season may open early. Currently, Big White has a base of 7cm, but with lower seasonal temperatures continuing this week there is hope that Big White …
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Beach goers from Los Angeles (LAX) will be able to trade in their swim trunks for skis and boots this winter, as United Airlines opens a new set of direct flights from Los Angeles to Kelowna, BC Canada. The VP’s from United Airlines visited the Big White Resort this summer and are hoping to take …
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