Big White Summer Blog

Get to know the 10 up-and-coming mountain bikers battling it out on the trails at Bike Big White in the hopes of winning a pro contract with Orbea Bikes and a $30,000 prize.

He's the youngest competitor on the second season of Pinkbike Academy, he led the pack in Episode 1... and he's from right here in the Okanagan. Meet 19-year-old Emmett Hancock, our local Pinkbike celeb!

Ten up and coming professional mountain bikers arrive at Pinkbike Academy for ten weeks of racing, fitness, and skill testing challenges. The riders drop into their first challenge of the season: a one stage race from the top of Big White to the bottom.

Here at Big White Ski Resort, we know we’re a great resort, and apparently so do the readers of Condé Nast Traveler! The prestigious magazine recently released a list of the “Top 5 Ski Resorts in Canada: Readers' Choice Awards 2021” and our beautiful resort came in the second spot, with a score of 80.3 – just 0.3 points of the top spot.

Big White Ski Resort file photo: Big White Ski Resort's complimentary free lift ticket offer throughout the September long weekend attracted over 2000 visitors to the top of the mountain.

Big White Ski Resort is honouring the frontline and essential service workers of British Columbia by offering those members of our community one complimentary scenic chairlift ride ticket from Thursday, September 2 to Monday, September 6, 2021.

Are you interested in learning more about Big White Ski Resort in the summer? Then, exploring with Hiking Guide Mellen Jay is a must-do experience.

The first stage of the Wildfire Risk Reduction project at Big White Ski Resort is finally close to completion.

We bet you’ve never played disc golf at 1,755 metres above sea level! Well, here’s your chance to try…

Big White Ski Resort is now officially open for hiking, biking, and NEW this summer, a 9-hole disc golf course! Big White Ski Resort Ltd Senior Vice President, Michael J. Ballingall and the Loose Moose were on hand Thursday, July 1, for the grand opening of the new course, which is located between the main Village and Happy Valley.

Because mountain biking should be for everyone…

Introducing Bike Big White’s Beginner Skills Park! Thanks to a $200,000 grant provided by the province and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), Bike Big White is adding a few new features and upgrades to the park this summer, including a new progression area, located at the south end of the Happy Valley Adventure Park. The skills park will offer a safe and stress-free environment for entry level mountain bikers to test the waters and gain confidence before entering the main park.