Big White Ski Resort Australia Infomercial 2012
Amazing Savings For Winter 2012/2013
What a season it was at Big White Ski Resort…..closing the resort April 15th with a snow base of over 2.5 meters. Even though we are approaching Summer in North America, it's time to start planning for winter 2012/2013. Non-stop flights and accommodation selections are booking up quickly for peak periods. Ask us about amazing savings and how you can get FREE nights, FREE lift tickets, FREE ski hire and FREE lessons.
Visit Central Reservations to learn more about our fantastic accommodations!
For these and other great specials contact us at: cenres@bigwhite.com or 250.765.8888 or your preferred tour operator listed below. Our partners can tailor make the best packages available in the market. Be sure to ask about the limited time Early Bird Deals that include FREE nights accommodation, FREE Skiing, Kids Ski FREE, FREE ski hire and much more. The best deals and accommodation selections are available now and space is filling fast.. don't delay book today!
Tour Operators
| Skimax: | 1.300.136.997 |
| Travelplan: |
1.300.754.754 |
| Mogul Ski World: | 1.800.335.724 |
| Value Tours: | 1.300.361.322 |
| Dive Fish Snow Travel: | 1.800.042.195 |
| Blue Powder Tours: | 02.9907.1027 |
Australian Snowsports Camps
We are really excited about our Canada Program which is aimed at accelerating skills using quality coaches and personalized attention, with uncompromising care 24-hours a day. We are pleased to call Big White our home which provides us with enviable training facilities as well as great support, service and hospitality.
ASC offer a total package, where we supervise and accompany participants from the moment they leave Australia, right through to arriving home. Alternatively, you may arrange your own family trip and join us just for the training. School groups can also be readily catered for, to give your school that edge in Interschools.
The ASC Program is specially designed for young athletes aged 8-16 years old and is available in a range of packages. Training is offered in GS, slope-style, moguls, park-pipe, and the fastest growing winter sports of boardercross and skiercross. There is plenty of access to our dedicated race-courses, a permanent SX/SBX course and bump runs for training, plus weekly competitions for a range of ages and abilities. We keep our groups small and match kids to others of the same age, ability and focus. With individual attention from our hand-picked coaches, all participants can readily and successfully achieve their goals and have a memorable and rewarding experience.
We want the kids to have loads of fun at Big White, a really sensational resort, so we also include a range of activities and options to compliment their stay.
Whether it is preparing for 'Interschools' level, junior development, FIS aspirations, or simply to be a better 'all-mountain' skier or boarder, we have a flexible program to suit your needs.
To book and for more information, go to www.snowpro.com.au.
Big White Australian Snowsports Camps 2012
Looking for some Air Options to get to Big White Ski Resort?
Even though Big White Ski Resort is half way around the world it is unbelievably easy to get to Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Below are some options for your consideration:
Air Canada - Air Canada is Big White Ski Resorts preferred airline for travel from Australia. Air Canada is the easiest option for air travel from Australia as they operate daily non stop service to Vancouver from Sydney on their fleet of Boeing 777's. From Vancouver, it is a short 45 minute jet connection to Kelowna. For more information and specific connection times, contact your preferred travel professional or visit www.aircanada.com.
V-Australia - V-Australia flies to Los Angeles from most large Australian cities. From LA, it is a quick hop up the pacific coast to Seattle on their partner airline, Alaska Air. From there, it is a short 45 minute flight to Kelowna. Alaska Air flies 3 flights per day from Seattle to Kelowna. Very good connection times are available with this option. For more information and specific connection times, contact your preferred travel professional or visit www.alaskaair.com.
Qantas - Qantas flies to many major USA cities but the most convenient connection to Kelowna is via Los Angeles. As with V-Australia, it is a quick hop up the pacific coast to Seattle or Vancouver with numerous convenient connections to Kelowna from there. You may also want to consider the option of connecting in LA onto their code share partner, WestJet. WestJet is the Virgin Blue of Canada and is a highly recommended airline. For more information and specific connection times, contact your preferred travel professional or visit www.qantas.com.au.
Air New Zealand - Air New Zealand is a very popular option for travel from Australia as they operate non stop service via Auckland to Vancouver 4 times per week. Connection in Vancouver is seamless. A short 45 hop to Kelowna and you are almost in Kelowna. For more information and specific connection times, contact your preferred travel professional or visit www.airnewzealand.com.
Many other connections and airline combinations are available to get to Kelowna International airport (YLW). Be sure to check with your preferred travel professional for further information and advice.
Upon arrival in Kelowna, Big White Ski Resort is only 45 minutes for Kelowna International Airport. Frequent ground shuttle service is operated by Big White Central Reservations. For further details and a complete schedule Click Here.
Top 10 Frequently asked Questions
1. Can I buy groceries at Big White?
Yes, there is quite a large grocery store at Big White called the Market. If you prefer, there is a grocery delivery service called Vacation Foods or Smart Meals. Imagine arriving at Big White and your apartment is already stocked with groceries, including world famous Okanagan wines!! There is also a shopping shuttle that operates to Kelowna. For more information Click Here.
2. How long does it take to get from Kelowna Airport and how do I get there?
Big White is located only one hour's drive from Kelowna Airport. It is services by the Big White Central Reservations shuttle. Contact Big White Central Reservations for more information at cenres@bigwhite.com.
3. What is the dining and nightlife like?
Big White offers a full array of food and beverage facilities from pizza delivered to your room to high end steak houses. Enjoy quick comfort food for breakfast and lunch inspired by the variety of international guests that visit the resort. Evening meals are paired with award winning local wines of the Okanagan Valley. Don't forget to ask about our signature "Gunbarrel Coffee" that is much more than a caffeine fix!! For further information Click Here.
4. What is the average temperature?
The average daytime temperature is -5 degrees Celsius. There is a perception that Canada is unbearably cold in the winter, in fact, some areas are but not the Okanagan Valley area of British Columbia. Our average temperature is one of the reasons why we get so much snow......7.5 meters annually!!
5. What is the terrain like?
Big White's 3,052 resort area hectares of progressive terrain offers 118 runs. 18% beginner, 54% intermediate, 22% expert and 6% extreme.
6. What other activities are available at Big White?
There is an impressive variety of other winter wonderland activities to explore at Big White. You can even grab a pair of skates and test out your hockey skills. After all we know Aussies are mad about their sport and hockey!! Many other activities from snow tubing under the lights in the evening to horse drawn sleigh rides. For a full listing Click Here.
7. When does the shuttle to Silver Star run?
Our Inter-Mountain Shuttle Service operates Saturdays and Wednesdays. We also have an Inter-Mountain Day Trip Shuttle that runs every Tuesday and Thursday from Big White to Silver Star and from Silver Star to Big White.
8. Are there any ATM's at Big White?
There are 5 ATM's on the mountain, located in the Village Centre Mall, The Happy Valley Day Lodge, Snowshoe Sam's, Raakel's and inside the entrance-way to The Market (general store).
9. Do the ATM's take VISA & MasterCard?
The ATM's accept all North American debit cards and worldwide Mastercards as long as they have the Cirrus logo on them.
10. Can I go to a Hockey Game? Where do I get tickets?
Kelowna is home of the "Kelowna Rockets". Our events department will organize several buses to Kelowna for hockey games during the winter season. To reserve your ticket(s) contact activities@bigwhite.com. Big White has a limited number of tickets, you can also check out the Kelowna Rockets website for a full schedule www.kelownarockets.com.
