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Big White Ski Resort

For all you skiers – this daytrip was for you.
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Big White is a ski resort 55 kms southeast of Kelowna. It is the second largest resort in BC (after Whistler).
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There are 16 lifts on the mountain – the summit is 7,600 ft with a vertical drop of 2,500 ft.
Big White has repeatedly been rated “Best Powder” by Ski Canada magazine. It receives 750 cm of annual snowfall. There was still snow around when we visited. The temperature was 22c when we left Kelowna, and it dropped to 10c by the time we reached Big White.
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The resort also operates a high speed gondola.
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There are an abundance of accomodations within the resort village. Ski in / ski out properties are available.
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