The awards and accolades for Big White just keep rolling in! From our challenging terrain to our warm hospitality and world-class restaurants, everyone finds something to praise about Big White.
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Voted In Top 5 Family Ski Resorts
Sunday Times, United Kingdom
Big White Ski Resort, located 55 kilometres east of Kelowna, British Columbia, has been recognized as one of the Top Five family resorts for UK skiers. A recent story in the prestigious Sunday Times notes, "This resort offers ski in, ski out convenience and, with the strength of the pound against the Canadian dollar, is affordable. The resort is laid back and perfect for families."
Read the Top 5 Family Ski Resort press release.
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Best Snow in North America
Conde Nast's Traveler
Condé Nast’s Traveler is one of the leading travel publications with 3.1 million readers. This year, Conda Nast conducted a poll to determine the top 20 ski resorts in North America and Big White was rated "Best Snow in North America".
Read the Best Snow in North America press release.
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Best Place to Session a Precision Terrain Park
SBC Ski and Snowboard Resort Guide
"In a collaborative effort between seasoned park masterminds, dedicated grooming staff and a long lasting sponsorship commitment from TELUS means parks with safe, precision features all winter long," said SBC resort guide.
No wonder they've helped produce such talent as TJ Schiller, Mark Sollars, Geoff Pepperdine, Jess Kimura and Josh Bibby.
View the full press release.
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Big White Rated #3 in Top 100 Ski Holidays: First-timers and Families
Daily Telegraph
"There is much to be said for learning in your own language. The ski school has a sound reputation for friendly instruction and the nursery slopes are good. Big White Condos are scattered throughout."
View the Top 100 Ski Holidays.
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The readers of Luxury Travel magazine, Australia’s number one travel and lifestyle publication, voted Big White Ski Resort as the No. 5 most luxurious ski resort in the world! Big White moves up from its No. 7 ranking last year. Ski Canada magazine has recognized Big White Ski Resort for the following qualities:
2008 - Ski Canada Awards
- Best Powder
- Best Tickets to Ride
- Best Glade Skiing
- Best Ski-in Ski-out Properties
- Best New Slopeside Accommodation
- Best Adaptive Ski Programs
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Winner of numerous Ski Canada awards including:
2007
- Best Tree Skiing
- Newest, Longest, Six-Pack (Snow Ghost Express)
- Best Powder
- Best Place to Test Skis
- Best Way to Spend $5
- Best Corduroy
- Best Way to keep 'em off the streets (After School Program)
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Awarded Canadian Ski Council (CSC) Research Award "Best in the Snow Business" 2006
2006
- Best Family Skiing
- Best Place to Drop off the Kids & Get their Gear
- Best Powder
- Best Grooming
- Best Terrain Park in the West (TELUS Park)
- Best Place to Fly & Ski on the Same Day
- Best Party to get a Local's Invite (The Shed Party)
- Best Place to Celebrate Australia Day (Snowshoe Sam's)
- Best Place for an Old-fashioned Outdoor Hockey Game
- Best Place for Boys to Play with Heavy Machinery
2005
- Best New Chair (Cliff)
- Best New Terrain Park (TELUS Park)
- Best Intermediate Terrain (Gem Lake)
2004
- Best Non-Skiing Family Destination
- Best High-Speed Cruising
- Most Accessible Powder
2003
- Best New Accommodation (Grizzly Lodge)
2002
2001
- Largest Base Expansion (Happy Valley Day Lodge)
- Best Glades in the West (Big White Thunder and Black Bear)
1999
- Best Ski Resort Features for Kids (Big White Kid's Centre)
- Best Grooming
- Best On-Mountain Ski Bar (Raakels)
- Best Kids Restaurant (Raakels)
1998
- Best Weather
- Best Renovated Skiers’ Hotel (White Crystal Inn)
- Best Ski Area Child Care (Big White Kid’s Centre)
Please note that some categories are shared with other resorts.
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Awarded 2006 "Tommi Tyndall Award" from the Far West Ski Association
The Tommi Tyndall Award is presented by the Far West Ski Association and is given to the ski area, ski area operator, tourism bureau, or the ski area association who has made a distinguished contribution to skiing and/or the Association in the past year or in prior years.
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Okanagan Life Magazine
- Best Ski Area: 2004, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1998, & 1997
- Best Place for Adult Fun: 2002, 2001 & 2000
- Best Place for Family Fun: 2006, 2005, 2002 & 2000
- Best Black Diamond Ski Run (The Cliff): 2006, 2005
- Best Black Diamond Ski Run (Blackout): 2006
- Best Black Diamond Ski Run (Dragons Tongue): 2006
- Best Black Diamond Ski Run (Goats Kick): 2006
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Great Britain's Daily Mail 2004
- Sun Rype Bowl named one of the world's Top 84 Ski Runs
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The Good Skiing and Boarding Guide 2003
- North America’s Best Family Ski Resort
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