Skiing and Snowboarding at Big White

Skiing and snowboarding has never been more popular with people in the UK. This has been largely driven in recent years by the increasing amount of low cost, budget holidays available in Europe. Traditional skiing countries such as France, Austria and Switzerland have now been joined by Andorra, and an increasing number of Eastern European countries such as Bulgaria.

Whilst these new countries have added variety and competition to the European market, the downside is that slopes throughout Europe are getting more and more crowded. Add to this the questionable snowfall in lower resorts and poor snow record over recent years and it is no wonder that people are looking further afield for their ski holidays.

North American resorts in both the USA and Canada have an enviable snow record and some of the best powder in the world. If you are used to skiing or boarding in icy and wet European conditions you will be in for a real treat.

There is more to skiing in North America than the traditional resorts of Vail, Aspen and Whistler. One resort that is cashing in on the influx of foreign tourists is big white in British Columbia. Located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley, and with an average snowfall of almost 25 feet of dry champagne powder it is little wonder that the resort is growing in international popularity.

Big white is the largest ski in ski out resort in Canada, with all accommodation offering the luxury of stepping straight out onto the slopes. There are 118 marked runs with over 2 1/2 thousand acres of skiable terrain. There is also an award-winning terrain park for snowboarders and extreme skiers, and deep powder bowls lined with snow ghosts.

Big white is one of North America's premier family destinations, offering activities for all the family including night skiing, snow tubing, ice skating, mini snow mobiles, fireworks and much more.

Whether you choose to stay in Europe will decide to explore further afield you will generally lose one day travelling. Although flight times to European resorts are much shorter by the time you have added in travelling to the airport, checking in, waiting in departures, and coach transfer times the difference becomes less obvious. So why don't you try a new experience. Once you have experienced truly world-class powder, no lift queues, and extremely friendly locals you might think twice about going back to Europe.