Snowboarding
Sun Peaks Resort, Don Weixl photo
Pleasant winter weather and light, dry powder prevails in this region. Three Thompson Okanagan resorts were awarded “Best Weather in the West” from Ski Canada magazine (2007), and up to 7m (23ft) of snow can fall on the slopes in a single season.
All four major resorts in this region have excellent ski-in ski-out accommodations. Sun Peaks Resort (near Kamloops ) was named the “Best Family Resort in North America” by the Great Skiing and Snowboarding Guide , a publication compiled by British winter resort experts.
Big White Ski Resort , just outside of Kelowna , has cruising runs, alpine bowls, and a well-equipped terrain park popular with riders. The resort has a long history of supporting and developing riders in the sport of snowboarding.
Close to Vernon , Silver Star Mountain Resort ’s brightly coloured village is host to many amenities and activities (such as Friday night fireworks); its slopes include groomed runs, gladed areas and steeps.
Apex Mountain Resort , located west of Penticton , receives quality powder snow, has terrain for all levels of snowboarders, and lots of resort activities to keep visitors busy.
Practical Points Accommodations at winter resorts usually include a range of ski-in/ski-out or on-mountain options; additional accommodation is also available in towns near the resort.
Equipment rentals, lessons and free mountain tours are available at all major winter resorts in the Thompson Okanagan.
In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, many resorts offer other activities such as cross-country skiing , snowshoeing , dogsledding or snowmobiling .
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Big White Ski Resort is North America's largest ski in/ski out resort & BC's second largest ski resort. Big White is all about the snow & is renowned for its abundance of light, dry Okanagan champagne powder, mild temperatures & world famous snow ghosts. The resort's family-friendly atmosphere, large variety of terrain, award winning terrain park makes Big White the perfect destination for family & friends to come & spend real quality time together.
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This world renowned powder paradise offers all kinds of adventure for skiers and snowboarders of every ability, on terrain ranging from bowls, cliffs and chutes to gently groomed runs and trails.
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Kicking Horse offers one of the highest vertical drops in Canada and provides an incredible variety of terrain suitable for all levels. High level moisture, sun and dry, low level air help to create Kicking Horse's famed champagne powder.
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Known for one of North America's biggest verticals, long cruisers, uncrowded slopes and backcountry-style skiing, Panorama Mountain Village, in the Canadian Rockies, has it all. Downhill skiing, nordic, heli-skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, spa, amazing dining options and a great range of on-mountain lodging. Close proximity to Calgary and Banff, Alberta.
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Silver Star Mountain Resort is a family oriented snowy wonderland, located in BC's sunny Okanagan. The resort is set against an enchanting Victorian village & is renowned for its awesome snowboarding, downhill & nordic skiing & abundances of light, dry champagne powder. With its mild temperatures, large variety of terrain & something for everyone, it's no wonder why Silver Star is known as My Mountain.
Ski Canada magazine has recognized Silver Star with many awards, including: Best Powder, Best Weather, Best Terrain Park, Best Corduroy and Best Place to Learn from the Pros.
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Experience a new level of skiing or snowboarding on our light, dry, easy-to-ski powder with 122 runs spanning 3 mountains. Off the slopes, enjoy our ski-through village filled with diverse restaurants & shops or take in an activity like dog sledding, Nordic skiing & tubing.
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