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Big White Ski Resort Things To Do

 

Cross-Country Skiing

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Nordic Skiing, Big White
Nordic Skiing, Big White Ski Resort/ Lindsay Bennett photo
Big White Ski Resort is a popular centre for cross-country skiing. Which makes sense: the mountain is surrounded by captivating scenery.

This is a great sport to introduce to the whole family - another good reason to head to Big White, which welcomes families with open arms. 

Location
Big White is a just a 45-minute drive southeast of Kelowna.

 



Attributes


  • Trails: 25-km (15.5 mi) groomed trails; a local nordic ski club maintains an additional 77-km (48-mi) of trails around Kelowna
  • Annual snowfall average: 7.5 m (24.5 ft)
  • Operating season: late November to mid April

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Additional Information


  • Big White provides a variety of exceptional terrain for all kinds of winter activities in addition to cross-country skiing: downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating, tubing, sleigh riding and snowmobile touring.
  • Cross-country ski lessons are available at the snow school.
  • A local nordic ski club maintains a further 77-km (48 mi) of trails around Kelowna.
  • Big White has a warm and welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere that includes safe and confidence-building children's lessons plus Tot Town Day Care for kids ages 18 months to 5 years. Happy Valley, a short gondola ride from the village centre, offers many kid-friendly activities, including tubing and skating.
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