Big Week in Big White
Value: $17,000
The Okanagan’s Big White Ski Resort awaits! Pack up the family (and friends) for a seven-night stay at a luxurious ski-in/ski-out Big White chalet, where you’ll take in a week’s worth of skiing, boarding and alpine activities. The three-level, 4,200-sq. ft. home is fully equipped for a ski vacation like no other, including room for 14 guests, a kids’ game room, fully stocked kitchen, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms.
This package also includes lift tickets and rentals for seven days on the mountain, as well as seven days of half-day group lessons for two kids and seven days of two-hour group lessons for two adults. For any non-skiers, there are additional mountain activities located nearby, including tubing, shopping, skating, and snowshoeing (not included).
After a long day on the hill, you’ll return to the house for a soak in the private hot tub and a movie in front of the fireplace. Skiing in B.C. can’t get much better than this.
Restrictions: Limited to Big White 2018/2019 Winter Season (ending April 2019). Blackout dates between Dec. 22, 2018 and Jan. 3, 2019, and Jan. 9 and Jan 14, 2019 apply.
Generously donated by:
Up North Adventures, Northern Vision Development, Sky High Wilderness Ranch
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