Skiing & Snowboarding
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The Thompson Okanagan region is renowned for having family-friendly ski resorts with terrain to satisfy every level of skiing and snowboarding ability. Up to 7.5m/25ft of snow can fall on the slopes in a single season.
All four major resorts here (Sun Peaks Resort, Big White Ski Resort, Silver Star Mountain Resort and Apex Mountain Resort) have excellent ski-in ski-out accommodations. Ski Canada magazine recognized their convenience by including some of them as the “Best Choice for Lazybones who like to Ski Straight from their Doors” (2008).
Uncrowded and economical downhill skiing and snowboarding areas can also be found in the Thompson Okanagan. Try Crystal Mountain Ski Resort (Kelowna), Mount Baldy Ski Area (Osoyoos), Harper Mountain (Kamloops) and Clearwater Ski Hill (Clearwater).
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Ski Resorts in the Thompson Okanagan
In 2010, Sun Peaks Resort (near Kamloops) was named the 2nd Best Ski Resort in Canada (13th in North America) in a Conde Nast Traveler Reader Poll. Sun Peaks in BC's second largest ski area, spread out over three mountains.
Big White Ski Resort was recognized in 2011 as having the Best Terrain in the Pacific Northwest in the OnTheSnow.com Visitors' Choice Awards. Located just outside of Kelowna, Big White is one of Canada's largest ski-in, ski-out resorts and features cruising runs, alpine bowls, a well-equipped terrain park, and beautiful snow-caked trees known as “snow ghosts.”
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. Silver Star was named the Best Nordic Ski Destination by Ski Canada Magazine in 2011.
Apex Mountain Resort, located west of Penticton, receives quality powder snow, has terrain for all levels of skiers and boarders, and lots of resort activities to keep visitors busy. Apex was Ski Canada Magazine's choice for Best Weather in 2011.
Practical Points
- Accommodations at ski 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 ski 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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Apex Mountain
Apex Mountain Resort, British Columbia
V2A 6J9
Websitehttp://www.apexresort.com
Toll-free877-777-2739
Phone250-292-8222
Apex is a full-service destination resort with quality snow, great weather, incredible terrain & friendly people. Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, just 30 mins from Penticton, Apex remains one of the hidden gems. With a great ski in-ski out village, including restaurants & apres ski bars, all within a snowball's throw. Experience awesome terrain from the smoothest of cruisers to the steepest of chutes & 3 terrain parks. With an average temperature of -4 C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry "Okanagan" powder each season. We have the widest variety of trails for any skill level.
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| Annual Snowfall |
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Types of runs |
| 599 cm |
68 |
 33% 51% 16% |
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5315 Big White Rd
Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia
V1P 1P3
Websitehttp://www.bigwhite.com
Toll-free800-663-2772
Phone250-765-3101
The largest ski-in/ski-out resort in North America & the second largest ski resort in BC. 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 it the perfect destination to come & spend real quality time together. Activities include skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, skating, snow mobiling, snowshoeing, tubing/tobogganing & visiting the spa. New in 2011 is the 60 ft ice climbing tower where you can challenge yourself to reach the top. Shuttle service is available from airport.
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| Annual Snowfall |
SkiTotalRuns |
Types of runs |
| 747 cm |
118 |
28%54%18% |
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123 Shortt St
Silver Star Mountain Resort, British Columbia
V1B 3M1
Websitehttp://www.skisilverstar.com
Toll-free
Phone800-663-4431
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 snowboarding, downhill & Nordic skiing & abundance of light, dry champagne powder. Other popular activities include skating, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and tubing. With its mild temperatures, large variety of terrain & something for everyone, it's no wonder why Silver Star is known as My Mountain. Visit our website for additional activities.
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| Annual Snowfall |
SkiTotalRuns |
Types of runs |
| 701 cm |
115 |
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1280 Alpine Rd
Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia
V0E 5N0
Websitehttp://www.sunpeaksresort.com
Toll-free800-807-3257
Phone250-578-7222
Sun Peaks is located in BC's sunny interior, just a 4 hr drive or quick flight from Vancouver. Sun Peaks offers surprising diversity for the beginner to the expert skier across 3 mountains with 124 runs, 2 alpine bowls, 13 glade areas, 882 m of vertical, all on 1114 ha (3,678 ac) of alpine terrain. All of these numbers add up to make it Canada's third largest resort. Combine 31 km of Nordic trails, loads of other winter activities, an intimate ski through village lined with hotels, shops, & restaurants, it equals a memorable holiday getaway for the entire family.
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| Annual Snowfall |
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| 559 cm |
124 |
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Toll-free800-661-0252
Phone403-762-7100
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