Big White Resort: 2019/2020 Resort Developments
Stage 1 of new Central Reservations building complete:
This $5.5 million project will feature plenty of guest parking for easy check-in and check-out, a large, an open front desk, high ceilings, and the addition of a Guest Lounge with showers and bathrooms for those wanting to ski on the day of their check-out. The new building will also house a larger reservation office and owner relations office, a board room, a meeting space, and a maintenance shop.
- New Gondola cabins: The addition of eight new gondola cabins to Lara's Gondola will increase capacity by 50% making the connection between Happy Valley and the main Village quick and easy. This $600,000 upgrade will be ready for the 2019/20 season. These cabins will be able to easily transport mountain bikes during the summer season.
- Get to Gem Lake, sooner: As of this year, you’ll be able to get there earlier on in the season thanks to a $500,000 investment! Big White has had crews working on a new return trail that will allow skiers and snowboarders to hit Westridge with 30-40 centimetres less snow base. Normally, Big White gets the Gem Lake chair spinning near Christmas time, but with the new Village Way return, it’ll be weeks earlier!
- New Magic Carpet: More space for beginners. The resort has invested $235,000 in installing a brand new magic carpet – meaning Big White will be able to give more people the chance to fall in love with skiing and snowboarding.
- New Groomer:Corduroy lovers – this one’s for you! Big White is adding another $500,000 groomer to its fleet, ensuring your favourite run is always in tip-top shape, pow day or no!
- Summer Grooming: Ongoing improvements to existing terrain that will add to skiing and riding enjoyment!
- New Gondola cabins: The addition of eight new gondola cabins to Lara's Gondola will increase capacity by 50% making the connection between Happy Valley and the main Village quick and easy. This $600,000 upgrade will be ready for the 2019/20 season. These cabins will be able to easily transport mountain bikes during the summer season.
- New Magic Carpet:More space for beginners. The resort has invested $235,000 in installing a brand new magic carpet – meaning Big White will be able to give more people the chance to fall in love with skiing and snowboarding.
- Sewer upgrade: An $800k sewer upgrade investment is currently in progress for the mountain.
