News Items tag as: Big White Ski Resort

For third time this month, backcountry skiers rescued near Big White resort
February 24, 2025 - 10:44 AM

Central Okanagan Search and Rescue volunteers were called to two separate rescues over the weekend, the first for an injured snowmobiler and then a group of skiers who ended up in dangerous situations.
Big White visits riding high heading into National Ski and Snowboard Day
February 20, 2025 - 3:50 PM

Winter mountain sports have seen huge growth since the COVID pandemic and Big White Ski Resort doesn’t think that trend is going to change any time soon.
Plummeting loonie means more Americans hitting slopes in Thompson-Okanagan
January 09, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Ski resorts in the Thompson-Okanagan region are seeing more American tourist this season thanks, in party, to a significant drop in the value of the Canadian dollar compared to its U.S. counterpart.
iN PHOTOS: Families find snow on the mountains in Kamloops, Okanagan
January 03, 2025 - 6:00 AM

The valley bottoms have remained mostly brown in Kamloops and the Okanagan so far this winter but the mountain tops are covered in the white stuff, and some outdoor enthusiasts captured energetic photos of their family members playing in the snow this past week.
Okanagan, Kamloops ski hill conditions looking good heading into new year
December 31, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The valley bottoms may be suffering from a severe lack of snow, but the ski hills around the Okanagan and Kamloops are boasting good conditions.
Okanagan teens made it to Nor Am Ski Cross finals
December 25, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Two Kelowna teenagers competed in Nor Am Ski Cross race at Nakiska ski resort last weekend, and both placed in the finals.
SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS: Optimistic outlook for Kamloops, Okanagan ski conditions this winter
November 04, 2024 - 6:00 PM

There was a late start to the ski season last year, but conditions at ski hills in the Thompson-Okanagan region are looking much better this year.
iN PHOTOS: An affordable summer adventure at Big White
July 27, 2024 - 2:30 PM

Kelowna resident Chris Klugh has a background in videography and a thirst to explore backcountry treasures and affordable adventures in the Okanagan.
Skiing season coming to an end in Kamloops and the Okanagan
April 04, 2024 - 7:32 AM

Ski resorts in the Okanagan and Kamloops are wrapping up their winter seasons, and they're going out with a bang.
Avalanche at Big White reminder of hazardous backcountry conditions
March 17, 2024 - 11:30 AM

Three skiers went out of bounds at Big White Ski Resort and triggered an avalanche yesterday.
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News Items tag as: Big White Ski Resort

For third time this month, backcountry skiers rescued near Big White resort

Big White visits riding high heading into National Ski and Snowboard Day

Plummeting loonie means more Americans hitting slopes in Thompson-Okanagan

iN PHOTOS: Families find snow on the mountains in Kamloops, Okanagan

Okanagan, Kamloops ski hill conditions looking good heading into new year

Okanagan teens made it to Nor Am Ski Cross finals

SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS: Optimistic outlook for Kamloops, Okanagan ski conditions this winter

iN PHOTOS: An affordable summer adventure at Big White

Skiing season coming to an end in Kamloops and the Okanagan

Avalanche at Big White reminder of hazardous backcountry conditions

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