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Winter is just around the corner, and for many that means it's almost time to hit the slopes.

While the COVID-19 pandemic remains an obvious concern, it's easy to physically distance in the great outdoors while skiing, snowboarding, skating or snowshoeing.

This could be the year for you try one, or all of the above, at one of the ski resorts in the region.

Here are the season opening dates at the four major ski hills in the Kamloops and Okanagan region:

Big White Ski Resort

 

 

 

 

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Dreaming of the views off the top of the Powder Chair, or the thrill of riding down The Cliff? Check out our 2020-2021 Lift Hours in our story! Let us know your favourite lift in the comments below?? • • • • • All hours are weather and snow permitting and are subject to change.

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Big White Ski Resort is scheduled to open on Nov. 29.

Seasons passes are available online here. Day passes can also only be purchased online this year, due to the new COVID-19 no-touch policy.

Learn more about COVID-19 protocols at Big White here.

SilverStar Mountain Resort

 

 

 

 

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The Limited My1Season Pass is now on sale, while quantities last. ?? This pass is covered under the 2020/21 Passholder promise – check out the details on our website (link in bio) ??: @daveheathphoto

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SilverStar Mountain Resort will be fully open Dec. 4, with Nordic trails and limited facilities opening Nov. 28.

To purchase lift tickets online, click here. Be aware season's passes are sold out. 

This year, facial coverings will be required for both staff and guests in all indoor spaces, except when seated to eat or drink, and outdoors when two meters of physical distance cannot be maintained.

Sun Peaks Resort

 

 

 

 

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Lift tickets for winter 2020-21 are on sale now! There is a limited quantity of tickets available each day this season and tickets must be purchased online, in advance.? Buy now via the link in our bio.? ?: @kierannikula ??: @reubenkrabbe? #sunpeaks360 #sunpeaks #explorebc #explorekamloops #canadanice

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Sun Peaks Resort is set to open Nov. 21.

You can purchase day-passes online here. Seasons passes have already sold out. 

Face coverings will be mandatory in lift lineups. For full COVID-19 protocols at Sun Peaks click here. 

Apex Mountain Resort

 

 

 

 

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Would you like to see us utilize the patio more this season? Let us know in the comments! Oh ya..#nofilter ??

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Apex Mountain Resort will open for the season Dec. 5. To buy season passes click here. Buy lift tickets here.

Both staff and guests will be required to wear masks or face coverings at all times in lift lines, loading the chair and unloading the chair, and are recommended when walking through the village.

For full COVID-19 protocols at Apex click here.

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