Skiing Bc

Ski lovers should be aware that British Columbia is one of the greatest places for their sport. The scenery is breathtaking and there are several world-class resorts. You definitely should consider this area, located just north of Washington state in the United States. The normal season in BC lasts from November into April. At higher elevations it can even run into May. Much of the tourism dollars come from the BC ski resorts.

Whistler Blackcomb is easily the best resort in BC, located approximately two hours north of Vancouver. These two mountains offer world class skiing, and an entire town to go along with it. Whistler village is at the base of the ski hills, and is simply stunning. There are million dollar houses, plenty of great shopping, restaurants and bars, and a lively nightlife.

There are over 200 runs within the 3,036 hectares of terrain. Even if you stay a week, you might not ski the same runs twice. You will spend less time in lift lines than usual and more time on the hills, as they have 33 lifts, many of which are high-speed. In order to enjoy the full experience, plan to spend a minimum of a few days at Whistler Blackcomb.

Big White is another fabulous BC ski resort. Located approximately one hour outside of Kelowna, this fabulous family ski resort also has its own village with many great restaurants and bars. There are many accommodation possibilities, with everything from value hotel rooms to entire chalets complete with a private hot tub for the entire family. The hill boasts 15 lifts and over 118 trails. There is plenty to do other than skiing and snowboarding. If you enjoy cross-country skiing there are numerous trails for your use. There is also a tubing area and an ice-skating pond. Big White also offers excellent night skiing, and there is a significant discount off of the regular daily price.

There are other great BC ski resorts for you to visit. Silver Star is in Vernon, Sun Peaks is in Kamloops, Apex is located in Penticton, and there are smaller hills within 20 minutes of Vancouver. If you're looking for steep hills with deep powder, then Fernie is the place for you. British Columbia is a perfect place to take your winter vacation. Often the resorts offer packages that combine with airlines, to give you a great deal. You can usually grab a shuttle at the major airports and be driven straight to your resort of choice.