Big White Winter Blog

Everyone knows a winter wonderland is basically the most romantic settling for new and old relationships alike.

Skiing has been a longstanding family tradition for Mike Coulthard, who is currently in his 53rd season of skiing at Big White. In fact, Mike's parents were one of the few lucky people invited by Doug Mervyn and Cliff Serwa to test out the resort days before it officially opened for operations in 1963.

Today Big White Ski Resort Ltd. made significant announcements culminating in the largest single year investment at the resort in guest experience in the last decade. "After all, when was the last time someone spent $10 million to show you a good time?" says Michael J. Ballingall, senior vice president of Big White Ski Resort.

Less than one hour from Kelowna's doorstep, Big White (more affectionately known as "Biggie") is far from just a ski resort - it's a wintery world all of its own. In this blog, Dani, travel writer and mother of two, explains six reasons why Big White is the ultimate family destination...

Big White Ski Resort Ltd. and TELUS Corporation raised over $32,000 at the TELUS Kelowna Cup

Big White Ski Resort staff take a victory lap for Kelsey down Serwa's.

The BC Family Day weekend at Big White Ski Resort was a huge success with perfect bluebird conditions, a packed family-friendly events schedule and 1191 BC residents taking advantage of the 50% off lift tickets on the holiday Monday.

It's February and the ski season is in full swing! With more than 600cm of snow cumulative this season, here are some must-buy purchases to get you ready for the slopes or dressed for the apres.

With 194cm of snow in January alone, snow removal is a daily occurrence at Big White. Photo courtesy of Big White Ski Resort.

We’d love to join Big White’s athletes Tess Critchlow, Kelsey Serwa and Ian Deans in Pyeongchang this month to cheer them on in person - but since we can’t actually be at the games, we’ve got a few ways to get in the Olympic spirit here at Big White Ski Resort.