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BANFF AREA | Lake Louise | Sunshine | Mt. Norquay | Nakiska | Fortress Mtn. | JASPER AREA | Marmot Basin | WATERTON AREA | Castle Mtn Resort | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Big White | Fernie | Panorama | Silver Star | Sun Peaks

Where: Kelowna, British Columbia
Reservations: 1-800-663-2772
Snow Phone: 250-765-7669
E-mail: bigwhite@silk.net
Official Site: www.bigwhite.com

Average Snowfall: 24.5 ft (750 cm)

Vertical: 2,550 ft (777 m)

Description of the Ski Area:

Big White Ski Resort... the pride of British Columbia's snow rich Okanagan Valley. Situated only 40 minutes by air from Vancouver. Big White enjoys some of the biggest and best snowfalls available to ski resorts worldwide.

Here you will find over 100 ski runs and glade areas spread out over 2,075 acres of skiing and riding terrain. From treed runs and open bowls to snowboard parks and natural pipes, Big White is a hit with skiers and riders alike. There's every kind of run for every level of skier and rider.

2002 Lift Prices:

Distance from Banff: 320 mi (541 km)

Distance from Calgary: 407 mi (651 km)

Summary Notes:

Big White has nine ski lifts, including four state-of-the-art detachable express lifts and a mix of triple and twin chairs. Lift lines are virtually non-existent, as up to 17,800 skiers per hour can be whisked up to heights of 7,500 ft (2,286 m).