Freeride Club
Ski and ride with pros who know the mountain inside out. Get the inside scoop and learn new tricks and techniques.
Join the Freeride Program for 9 weeks of mountain fun and adventure! Freeride (6-14yrs) are grouped by ability and age, working with their coaches to improve skills and gain confidence. Fun competitions and weekly themes are scheduled throughout the program.
Your Day- You will spend the day with your instructor learning new skills and exploring the mountain. You will have a chance to explore all the terrain available to your level. Please note beginner skiers and riders may spend more time on one mountain depending on the type of terrain that is suitable.
- Actual time on snow will vary depending on weather conditions the groups ability and stamina.
- Groups return to the Village Centre at 12:00pm for half day and 3:30pm full day lessons.
- 5 hours on-snow coaching for full day sessions: 2.5 hours on-snow coaching for half day sessions
- Lunch at Happy Valley (full day sessions only)
- Aged 6-14 as of the start date
- Comfortable on green runs, stopping and turning in control, and able to ride a chairlift
- There must be a minimum of three participants enrolled in the class for the session to go ahead
- Participants must wear a helmet
- Must have a valid lift ticket
2024-25 FREERIDE (6-14yrs) Program Dates & Price - 2025/2026 Pricing and Info Coming Soon
| Freeride Program will take a break over the weekend of Family Day Feb 15-16 |
| DURATION | RATE | DATES & TIMES |
|---|---|---|
SATURDAY FULL DAY |
$1,500 | January 4 - March 8, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm in Happy Valley 1:00pm - 3:30pm |
SATURDAY AM |
$800 | January 4 - March 8, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm |
SATURDAY PM |
$710 | January 4 - March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm |
SUNDAY AM |
$710 | January 5 - March 9, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm |
SUNDAY PM |
$610 | January 5 - March 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm |
| *Prices do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Lift ticket & Rentals not included see Tickets for lift ticket rates and Rentals for pricing. | ||
Quick Tips
Before You Arrive
- Come dressed and ready to ski or snowboard.
- Ensure that you are well rested and have eaten breakfast or lunch.
Weather conditions can change rapidly. Please make sure you have the following and that all belongings are labeled:
- Neck warmer
- Goggles and/or sunglasses depending on the weather
- Waterproof & insulated mittens, gloves, jacket and pants
- Long underwear and turtleneck
- Warm dry socks
FREESTYLE SKI & SNOWBOARD TEAMS
If you are interested in competitions please check out the Big White Freestyle Club.
Big White Ski and Board School is pleased to announce the next major step for Freestyle Team participants at Big White Ski Resort.
Big White Ski and Board School, with the parent’s dedication, has taken the Freestyle Team from its creation, to that of being a major competitor against all the other Freestyle programs in Western Canada.
During discussions that have occurred over several seasons and began in earnest last fall, it was acknowledged by Big White and members of the Freestyle parent group that the next step in The Freestyle Team’s program evolution would be to mirror their competitors. Namely, to create a non-profit club so they can manage their direction and develop their athlete’s abilities to get them to the next level. All this takes a collection of dedicated people managing and directing the club to gain access to government funding for their athletes. Transforming the freestyle program into a non-profit club is part of the process.
Therefore, Big White Freestyle is now an active club and is live online www.bigwhitefreestyle.com For program offerings and registration of athletes, please go to their website. Big White Ski Resort and Ski and Board School support this next step and wish the best for the athletes.
BIG WHITE SKI CLUB: NURTURING FUTURE SKI RACERS
The Big White Ski Club is dedicated to laying the groundwork for young athletes to become confident and skilled ski racers. This is achieved through a combination of extensive on-snow experience, diverse training methods, physical and mental conditioning, and a structured introduction to competitive skiing.
Training sessions at the club are designed to foster a strong team spirit while catering to each racer's individual goals. Led by professional coaches, the club aims to instil a lifelong passion for alpine skiing. The focus is on creating a learning environment that is safe and enjoyable and encourages the development of friendships, respect, and discipline—skills that will serve the athletes well beyond the slopes.
"Being part of the club feels like joining an extended family. Both kids and parents alike cherish the close-knit 'Ski Family'. The camaraderie that comes from skiing with the same group of peers each week is invaluable," says Diana Veitch, Past VP of Big White Ski Club. "Regardless of how far they choose to pursue ski racing, the skills they acquire will enhance their overall skiing experience."
Veitch suggests that young skiers start with the Big White Ski School to build confidence on green runs and become comfortable using the chairlift before transitioning to the Big White Ski Club. The youngest athletes can join our Blazers (Nancy Greene Ski League) program to explore an intro to ski racing, while focusing on their overall skiing skill development. There are then options to progress through our U12, U14, U16 and Coach Apprentice (CAP) programs for those who enjoy the sport of alpine racing or ski cross.
"Once they've built that foundation, they'll love the community aspect of BWSC. Here, they can continue to develop their skills, potentially progressing into Alpine Racing disciplines like SL, GS, SG, DH, and Ski Cross within the club and beyond," she adds.
The Blazers program runs from January to mid-March, and the older athlete programs (U12 and older) start before the official opening of the winter season at Big White, with optional dryland & ski simulator training at our state-of-the-art training facility near downtown Kelowna for additional off-season or after-school training. This is a great opportunity for the kids to get to know their peers prior to hitting the snow and build team camaraderie.
To learn more and to register, visit the Big White Ski Club's website.
*Coaches do not have lift line privileges
LESSON ABILITY LEVELS
A pre lesson assessment will be carried out by our snow pros to ensure you are in the group which best suits you ambitions and abilities. All lessons are grouped based on ability level and age.