Because it is nestled between the sky and the earth at an altitude of 1750 meters, one often skis above the clouds at Big White, on natural snow cover and on an impressive variety of terrain. It goes from the large blue 'boulevards' groomed to perfection, to one of the five bowls where the champagne powder is at its best and where even the less seasoned skiers can venture. The Black Forest sector is a splendor that allows novices and intermediates to glide effortlessly through the trees. Renown for the quality of the service it offers families, for its impressive selection of relatively easy trails and for its programs for kids, Big White nonetheless lives up to its name: it is an impressive mountain for serious skiers. Go take a look along the Cliff, the double diamond sector, or check out the Black Jack, Black Magic or the Talon’s Grip.

You may have come here simply for the skiing and snowboarding, but when witnessing a sunset such as those enjoyed from atop Big White, it seems as if you have made an unspoken appointment with nature to have your consciousness altered. The hoodoo-like bestiary that form each winter near the top of the snow-domed mountain are a distinctive feature at Big White.

You can mush a dog sled, explore snow-covered hills by snowmobile, tour the backcountry on snowshoes, or treat yourself to a massage at one of the two full service spas. As one of the largest on-mountain villages in Canada, Big White is the place to be for a soak in a hot tub, a skate on an outdoor rink, or a sleigh ride through the wilderness and winter’s landscape covered in deep snow.

Take the Inter-mountain Day Trip Shuttle to give you the opportunity to ski or snowboard two world-class resorts on one affordable lift ticket. The shuttle runs every Thursday from Big White to Silver Star Mountain Resort and from Silver Star to Big White.

Big White is 56 km (35 miles) southeast of Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley, making it easily accessible. From Kelowna, follow Highway 33 for 32 km (20 mi) until you reach Big White Road. Another 24 km (15 mi) and you will arrive in the main village where you’ll find Central Mountain Check-In. You can fly into Kelowna’s International Airport and take a quick shuttle to get you to the resort. Many of the major airlines have daily direct flights from many major cities so you have plenty of traveling options.