The slopes have opened on the nearby mountains and now is the time to gear up and plan for your winter getaway. Winter can be great fun both on and off the slopes and Big White is a fantastic option.
The resort is Canada’s largest ski-in, ski-out resort village and offers a wide variety of winter-themed fun for the whole family.
And if you're not into skiing or boarding, there's still plenty of things to do on the mountain that will get your heart rate up.
Big White offers snowshoeing for all skill levels, which can make a great low impact workout that can burn up to 700 calories in an hour by just walking at a steady pace. It engages your lower body, really working your legs, glutes, and lower abdominals.
Ice climbing is another challenging winter sport to try. Expertly trained staff are there to help climbers of all skill levels reach new heights. The impressive 60-foot ice tower is situated in Happy Valley Adventure Park and is a fun option for all ages. Ice climbing works the upper body, which includes the forearms, biceps, lats, shoulders and also engages the abdominals.
If heights aren't your thing, the Mega Snow Coaster Tube Park provides five specially groomed lanes that allow thrill seekers of all ages to enjoy a high-speed ride down the slopes.
Once the thrill of the sliding is over, families can take a break, strap on those skates, and take a spin on the Olympic-sized outdoor ice rink.
And to help parents who need some alone time after a long day shredding the slopes, the little snow bunnies can head over to the Kids Center After Dark, which offers supervised tubing, skating, snowshoeing, Mini Z snowmobiles, and wall climbing.
If you are tired from all of the activities of the day, I recommend gliding down the mountain on the Sno-Limo: A gravity-powered, chauffeur-driven sled ride that lets even non-skiers and boarders experience the thrill of flying down the slopes.
If you need to relax and are seeking a quite evening, sleigh rides create that touch of winter romance, all while snuggling under the cozy blanket as you are toured through the forest trails under a star-filled night sky.
