Big White travel guide - World Snowboard Guide

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Driving directions

Vancouver via Merrit & Kelowna. Big White is 278 miles (447km), drive time is about 5 hours.

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Flying

Fly to Vancouver International. Transfer time to resort is 5 hours. Local airport is Kelowna 45 mins.

By bus/coach

A bus from Vancouver takes around 5 hours. Local buses run daily from Kelowna to Big White and take just 45 minutes.

By train

Trains: n/a

Address

Big White resort
PO Box 2039 Stn. R
Kelowna B.C.
Canada, V1X4K5
Tel: (250) 765-3101

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 15
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 9
Drag lifts: 1
Other lifts: 2 Magic carpet, 1 beginners tow, 2 Tube Lifts
Max people per hour: 25,400
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 118
Total ride area: 2765acres
Longest run: 4.5miles (7.2km)

Top lift: 2319m
Vertical drop: 777m
First lift: 1755m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 18%
Red runs: 56%
Black runs: 26%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
Half-day $50
Day pass $65
Day pass inc nightboarding $70
5 of 6 Days $297
Season pass $999
Lift times:8.45am to 8.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 7.50metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 0%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: 2 Hour Group $42
Private 2 Hours $157
Snowboard Hire: Board & Boots, 1 day $36 additional days $27
Night Riding: : 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday free with any multi-day pass otherwise $24