Spring Break at Big White Ski Resort

Spring break is just around the corner and Big White Ski Resort is going to be the place to be! Many events over the past two years were canceled due to the pandemic, but with more Covid restrictions easing, the resort has some incredible events planned for the coming weeks. It’s an exciting time on the mountain because with more events, comes more guests getting to experience the beautiful resort.

What’s Happening

  • After two years of hiatus, the Neil Edgeworth Memorial Banked Slalom is going ahead this year on March 26 and 27th.
  • The 10th annual Big White Firefighter rooftop campout is March 18-20th. The goal this year is to raise $10,000 with 100% going towards the Thrive Foundation, BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund.
  • Calling all healthcare workers(IH staff): FREE lift passes and 50% off ski/board rentals on March 30th!
  • AltiTunes Music Fest featuring the Arkells is a much anticipated event at the resort this year. A great way to reconnect and have fun. 

Real Estate Recap

The more people that arrive and visit the resort and see how amazing it is, more people are interested in purchasing a slice of Big White Ski Resort for themselves. We have seen 56 sales so far in 2022, fairly on par from last year and almost doubling the sales from 2020. With over 35 million dollars worth of property being sold so far, the resort is on track for another high transactional year.

With lower inventory than average, the resort has been expanding their residential areas and many new developments are in the making. Monashee Ridge for example is a new development offering luxury finishes and awesome location that has become an extremely popular choice for buyers.

Not only are there less options on the market, currently only 44 listings, but the listings themselves are being snatched up quicker than normal. 2022 is seeing an average days of market of just 44, a decrease from 2021’s average of 55 days. Less inventory means more competition and the average sale price so far in 2022 ($626,660) shows just how popular the resort is becoming.

Don’t be worried though because there are many opportunities to purchase real estate at Big White Ski Resort for less than that. Currently the most affordable option is a studio unit in the Whitefoot Lodge and it’s listed at $139,000. However, on the flip side, if luxury is your cup of tea, the most expensive listing is $1,999,999 luxury chalet in Feathertop Estates.

With so many eventful happenings at the resort, is it time for you to join the fun? To learn more or to get started on your Big White real estate journey, contact me today!

Big White Real Estate – Stats, Market Update & Opening Day

The 2020/21 winter ski season is a few weeks away and in real estate world that means crunch time to find the perfect Big White property before opening weekend. November 26th marks opening day at Big White Ski Resort this year and everyone is excited for that incredible champagne powder. Many people are not travelling out of country this year and are looking to Big White for their winter vacations, thus creating a flurry of deals on the mountain.  

September Stats

September was a huge month for real estate in the Okanagan and Big White is no exception. With an 80% increase in sales from September last year we saw 36 deals this September with an average sale price of $436,271. Prices as low as $86,500 and as high as $3,200,000 mean there is something for everyone and every price point. Check out some listings here. If you are interested in receiving a complimentary market analysis on your Big White property, contact me. I would be happy to discuss about marketing your property worldwide with virtual tours, google ads, and specific targeting. 

Upcoming 2020/21 Season Changes

With opening weekend just a few weeks away, Big White Ski Resort has been diligently working to ensure all safety guidelines and procedures are up to government standards. A few changes have been announced such as no more singles line for the lifts. Check out a few more of the changes for this upcoming winter 2020/21 season here.  

These changes are put in place so everyone can enjoy everything Big White has to offer. From skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and more, there is an outdoor activity for all. To stay in the know, visit Big White’s Website for their lift status and hours.  A fun new favorite at the resort is adaptive biking. With the wide trails and great variety of terrain, Big White is one of the best BC bike parks. Learn all about Adaptative Biking at Big White Ski Resort here. 

A Guide to Big White’s Opening Weekend!

Who’s coming up to join me for all the festivities at Big White starting opening day Thursday, November 28th?! My office is right under Snowshoe Sams in the Village Center and I’m looking forward to seeing you all there and participating in the fun. You won’t want to miss all the exciting events planned. Imagine carving down the slopes and right into your very own ski-in and ski-out spot. It’s never too late in the season to explore the possibilitiesP.S. Don’t miss the chance to stay during opening weekend and get 2 complimentary lift tickets

Thursday, November 28th

The Village Centre Mall and Happy Valley Day Lodge open at 7:45 am. Be one of the first people down the mountain when the Ridge Rocket chair opens at 8:45 am and runs till 3:30 pm.

During this time you can grab a hug or a pic with Lucy Moose & Loose Moose. Also, complimentary hot chocolate and ‘opening day 2019’ stickers will be floating around. Live music at Sessions, 3-6 pm with Canadian acoustic duo Mabaleka.

Sessions Taphouse and Grill will be hosting events all weekend long so be sure to check them out. In addition, they are home to Elevation 57 Brewing Co. Canada’s highest brewery with 12 different beers on tap and a variety of indoor activities…you might even find yourself trapped here. 

Friday, November 29th

Enjoy the slopes all day long and when your body needs a good stretch head over to Mountain Yoga Studio for 7 pm for Practice, Pants + Dance Party, limited space so get your tix in advance. Still buzzing check out ‘Far Out Friday’s’ at Sessions featuring DJ Mr. M from 9 pm to close.

Saturday, November 30th

If you can’t make it any of the other days come Saturday for all the fun! During the day there’s a ‘Patio Party’ at Sessions featuring DJs, vendors & bonfires from 11 am-5 pm (Sat & Sun). Enjoy live music, from Vancouver’s country trio, The Heels, they will be playing in the Village from 12:30-1:30 pm & 6-7 pm. Between 6-6:30 pm, you’ll see the Village transform into a majestic wonderland known as Light up Big White followed by fireworks!

If you’re in the mood to laugh head over to Globe Cafe who is featuring a Comedy Night with Glenn Wool, show starts at 9:30-11:30 pm, get tix here. Get ready to dance as the legendary duo of SkiiTour will be at Sessions from 9 pm-close.

Sunday, December 1st

Take part in the Reindeer Round-Up Scavenger Hunt designed for the whole family, uncover the whereabouts of eight Reindeer that have escaped from Santa’s workshop and reveal the secret message to get them home. Get your clues from the concierge desk located in the Village Centre Mall.  Explore the Village through your taste buds with Walk, Dine, and Wine, the ultimate winter culinary journey for food and wine-lovers. Starting 5 pm, Sundays-Thursdays till Dec 19th.

Visit me at my office, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm!

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Big White’s Freeride Days Recap

This time last week athletes from all over the world arrived at Big White Ski Resort for the first Freeride Days, an event where people come to win points that could help them move up the rankings, according to a news release from Big White Ski Resort.

This inagural event was hosted by Tom van Steenbergen and is the only FMB World Tour Gold event in North America.  The event took place in Happy Valley and offered beer gardens, music, demos, food trucks and lots of excitement!

Thursday started with The Bronze Slopestyle event, one of nine in North America. The pressure was on for the riders to win points in order to move up in the rankings. To make the stakes even higher, the top five riders got to compete in Saturday’s Big White Invitational Slopestyle. Over 5000 people showed up to watch the riders vie for the gold event on Saturday and saw Swede Emil Johansson claim the top prize.

The worlds biggest women’s Slopestyle contest was held on Friday, and Canadian Stephanie Nychka topped the podium for the event. “With few bronze-level Slopestyle courses existing in the world, the female athletes had never been given a stage this large to compete on, and it brought out the best,” Big White said in a news release.

After the Slopestyle events were wrapped up, riders showed off their talents in the official Whip Off!, where American Reed Boggs took home the win!

For more Summer Big White Events click here

Family Day at Canada’s Favourite Family Resort

Family Day was originally created to give people time to spend with their families, so why not head up to beautiful Big White Ski Resort and check out the variety of family friendly activities for all ages to enjoy together.

If something adventurous is on your families to do list on Family Day, there are lots of options at Big White Ski Resort that doesn’t involve hitting the slopes.

As the years go on, and everyone gets busier and busier, it is important to take time to create new memories with your family and possibly some new traditions!

Snowmobile Tours 

Big White’s varied terrain allows for a range of snowmobile adventures from gentle family cruises to advanced back country power rides.

Kids can have the experience too of driving their own snowmobile on Big White’s Mini-Z miniature snowmobiles on a track built just for them! click here

Tubing

The Big White Tub Park is fun for the whole family and is located in the Happy Valley Adventure Centre. Don’t just think this one is for the kids, 5 groomed trails allow you to zoom down the slopes!

Dog Sled Tours

Experience the thrill of mushing with powerful Canadian Sled Dogs through Big White’s back country on this great adventure sport with Candle Creek Kennels.

 

Ice Climbing Tower

The impressive 60 foot ice tower is exciting and a perfect way to try out the sport. All ages are welcome, with beginner to advanced options. Big White will provide the climbing gear required!

Check out all of Big White’s winter activities here

Remember, Family Day is this coming Monday, February 18th, 2019. Grab the family and head up to Big White Ski Resort!

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