What's New
The Bike Big White trail crew has been hard at work improving the Stacked Deck and Joker trails this season. The upgrades to the Joker trail were completed in July, and riders can look forward to the new wall ride opening in August.
The Woods Restaurant is ready to tantalize your taste buds with an exciting new menu, with a mix of traditional favourites. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Executive Chef Boddie Macklin-Shaw to get the inside scoop on what's cooking this season.
Get ready for an unforgettable day for the whole family at Big White's first-ever summer Family Carnival on July 20, from 11 am to 3 pm, in the heart of the village centre. Enjoy free popcorn and cotton candy while your kids have a blast in the bouncy castle. Plus, marvel at the captivating performances from Kinshira Entertainment from 11 am to 2 pm! Test your skills at carnival games and get creative at the crafts table. Be sure to catch live folk music by Bran Sanders from 2 pm to 4 pm.
As part of its unwavering commitment to modernization and futureproofing, Big White Ski Resort is set to complete the construction of new staff accommodation buildings in the Black Forest subdivision by this upcoming winter season.
2023 SUMMER RESORT DEVELOPMENTS
The Village has received a massive overhaul with the installation of paving stones from one end to the other - which will decrease the amount of watering needed in the summertime by approximately 300,000 litres per year. These paving stones will also offer practical benefits such as enhanced walkability and durability. They will also provide a smooth and stable surface for pedestrians, making it easier for guests to move around the village comfortably.
New shade sails for The Woods patio and furniture have been purchased to enhance guest comfort and experience while enjoying the Village. The shade sails offer protection from the sun's rays, creating a more pleasant and relaxing environment for patrons, while the new patio furniture adds a touch of elegance and comfort, making the outdoor space more inviting and enjoyable for guests to unwind and socialize.
Big White's brand-new bike pump track is located in the heart of the village center. This new adrenaline-pumping attraction features twists, turns, and jumps for both beginners and experienced riders to enjoy.
Big White Ski Resort has paved Black Forest Road to improve access and infrastructure for future resort development initiatives. The upgraded road will facilitate and support the expansion plans this upcoming winter season and beyond.
Big White Water Utility is building a $2.5 million concrete drinking water reservoir to ensure a reliable and ample water supply for guests and staff throughout the year. The reservoir's construction offers long-term benefits, providing a robust water storage solution to meet the increasing demands during peak seasons. Read more
2022 SUMMER RESORT DEVELOPMENTS
Big White has a brand new dual slalom course designed and shaped by pro-rider and Big White athlete Bas van Steenbergen. The course will be open to the public during Friday Freeride Sessions after the Freeride Days MTB Festival.
We’re setting the industry standard in the ski world for wages – so our staff will not only love playing in the snow, they’ll love working in it, too! In all areas managed by Big White Ski Resort, we’ll be increasing hourly and salary wages.
Not only did we make you a new skier bridge at the Black Forest, we’re also paving the road to the Black Forest Day Lodge!
BC’s newest lift-accessed bike park continues to improve, expand and become a hot destination for mountain bikers from all over North America.
2021 SUMMER RESORT DEVELOPMENTS
Joins us on July 1st to commemorate the opening of our very own 9 hole disc golf course. Funded in part by the Big White Mountain Chamber of Commerce and the Big White Mountain Community Development Association, this welcomed addition to the menu of activities you will find in the resort is sure to be popular by guests and locals alike. Located below the skiers tunnel, the course winds its way down Hummingbird and back up Whoop-de-do, and will be free to play for anyone with their own discs. Rental discs will be available through the Rental Shop in the Village Centre Mall.
A new learning centre has been constructed in the Adventure Park below the ice climbing tower to ease the ‘never ever’ and beginner level riders into a gentle progression into the lift access trails they will encounter higher up in the alpine. Open to the public free of charge and available for use after July 1st, this new feature can be accessed by taking the gondola to Happy Valley on Saturdays or Sundays, or by self driving and parking in the Happy Valley parking lot. This area is unpatrolled and users are encouraged to ride at their own risk.
Starting on opening day, the gondola with be transporting riders and hikers from the Happy Valley parking lot to the Village on Saturdays from 9:45am – 7:15pm and on Sundays from 9:45am – 5:15pm. July 1st will mark the first time the gondola has ever operated outside of the winter season, and will spin 9:45am – 7:15pm on Thursday.
Just in time for summer. The pool at the Inn at Big White will be available for all guests of the hotel to enjoy, relax and cool off after a great day in the mountains.
Food & Beverage
THE GLOBE
(Open Wednesdays 9am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 9am-4pm)Opening Day Sundaes – Thursday July 1st, come indulge in our new MOO-LIX Ice Cream Bar with the Canadian colours of pure vanilla locally made ice cream, fresh strawberries, raspberry compote, house made marshmallows, and of course some maple candy garnish, all topped with a Canada Day flag!
An Absolut Kick Off to Summer! – Friday July 2nd Happy Hour 2-6pm with long refreshing Vodka cocktails at only $7 and some cool Absolut giveaways
LIVE MUSIC - Saturday July 3rd on Globe Patio 3-5pm with Jon Bos (No Cover, Covid Rules apply, no reservations, first come first served as there will be limited seating on the patio)
Sunday July 4th – Triple J all the way! From 11am – 2pm enjoy a complimentary sampling of Globe’s very own locally brewed craft house beer from Freddy’s BrewPub and learn about craft brewing from their team. What you’ve enjoyed from our taps for the past 4 years is now ALSO available in cans for convenient take home with food purchases. Triple J pints feature at $2 off all day Sunday.
THE WOODS
(Open Thursday-Friday 12pm-7pm, Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm)All of your favorites are back this summer – Woods Burger, Joker Burger and the Carnage! We’ve added fresh tacos with Chef Boddie’s daily creations along with some newly designed soon-to-be favorites, like the Squawkwich and our Knockout Dirty Fries. Come try the rotating craft beer list featuring some of the most popular brands from local breweries. If you have secret craft brew you would like to see on the list, please let us know. Check back weekly for the new list each weekend.
Smoking of any kind (including tobacco, marijuana, e-cigarettes and vaporizers) is strictly prohibited anywhere on Big White Ski Resort property outside of designated smoking areas. Applies to summer and winter seasons. Mountain Safety Info >>
