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If you like the view from the top, Big White Ski Resort has you covered.
The mountain is now open for their second summer season, where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking trails and chairlift rides.
Josh Foster, the director of snow sports, says hiking trails start right in the village and are marked with painted Inukshuks along the way.
“There are trails for almost every ability level – some entry level, what you would almost call in the ski world a green run, some alpine trails where you can go right up to the top of the mountain, out beyond the falcon chair,” he explained.
While it’s free to hike, the bullet chair is $15 on Saturday and Sundays and runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Over the next two months, the resort will be hosting a series of events, starting with a movie night on June 30, where you can watch Star Wars The Force Awakens under the stars at 5,800 feet on a giant outdoor screen in the Village Centre.
On Canada Day, celebrate at 7,057 feet above sea level at the top of the Bullet Chair, where a giant cake will be cut. The day’s festivities will also run in the village, with a free children’s outdoor carnival and live music.
Other events include:
- Craft and Country Beer and Mountain Fest, July 2 and 3: Featuring tastings from more than 20 breweries and cideries
- Big White Wellness Weekend, July 16 and 17: The mountain’s first-ever Wellness Weekend features two days of yoga classes at the base of The Cliff
- L’Alpe de Grand Blanc Road Bike Race, July 24: L’Alpe de Grand Blanc is a 60-kilometre, fully supported road bike race from Kelowna to Big White Ski Resort
- Sip, Hike + Seek Ciderfest and Geo Hiking, July 30, 31 and Aug.1: Take part in a Geo Hiking GPS scavenger hunt
- Huckleberry Festival, Aug. 20 and 21: Big White will attempt baking the World’s largest Huckleberry Pie
- Big White Chairlift Challenge, Sept. 3: B.C.'s latest Adventure Race: The Big White Chairlift Challenge
For those looking to hike Big White this summer, it is important to remember that the mountain is about 10 C cooler than downtown Kelowna, and it’s important to dress appropriately.
Several restaurants are open during the summer season such as Globe Cafe, Clock Tower Coffee Co. and Snowshoe Sam’s.
