Do you know the history of Big White Ski Resort? Have you ever wondered who discovered this mountain paradise and ultimately founded the resort it is today? I’ve collected some interesting facts and details while researching the history of Big White Ski Resort that I will share below in Part I of the series.
Cliff Serwa and Doug Mervyn opened the mountain in 1963 named Big White just outside of Kelowna with one Main T-bar, and it wasn’t until 1968 that the first accommodations, a few private chalets were constructed on the mountain. By the end of the 60’s there were 3 T-bars. Population in Kelowna at the time was 10,000.
The legendary Snow Ghosts were discovered in 1965 and are still a big hit with locals and tourists alike!
The 1970’s saw lift and trail structure growth with the ridge double chair being installed in 1971 and both the Easter Triple Chair and Powder Triple Chair installed in late 1970s. The accommodations also grew from just a couple private chalets to facilitates and condominiums.
The Schumann Family purchased Big White Ski Resort in 1985 with the goal to build a world-class ski resort. They were to focus of offering new skiing terrain, customer convenience and service while increasing capacity.
With the Schumann Family rapidly growing the resort, along came The Plaza chairlift, the first quad chairlift in BC, the lengthening of the Alpine T-bar, Cliff Platter, and the Ridge Rocket all constructed before 1990.
TUNE INTO OUR NEXT BLOG FOR PART II OF THIS SERIES!
Listings haven’t slowed down either, with March seeing 18 new listings, bringing the current total to 112 active listings. Property price points are ranging from $104,5000 to $6.3million with a large majority between 500-700k.
Condos at Big White Ski Resort are becoming more luxurious and the amenities are increasingly raising the standards. Complexes such as Stonegate Resort offer incredible building amenities like a heated indoor/outdoor pool, 18 seat movie theater, fitness center, game room, and more! To check out the sophisticated Stonegate Resort, 
Big White’s varied terrain allows for a range of snowmobile adventures from gentle family cruises to advanced back country power rides.
restaurants on the mountain, Kettle Valley Steak House is also just a few steps away!
This complex offers private hot tubs, heated underground parking, ski lockers, and an elevator for when your legs have had enough from your day on the mountain.
We are already one month into 2019 and Big White’s Real Estate market is booming! The demand for property at Big White is steadily rising and people from all over the world are now not just renting, but buying their dream vacation/investment property. Investors are jumping in the market and receiving more of a return than ever with Big White Ski Resort now open for all four seasons, providing family fun all year round!
Start off with an incredibly romantic horse drawn sleigh ride through snow covered trees, and cozy up under a blanket while sipping your hot chocolate. Sleigh rides start at 6:30pm in Happy Valley.
Big White has you covered when planning a dinner out. Two of the restaurants have created a special Valentine’s Day menu.
All contestants will participate in 3 skill testing challenges, testing their abilities and skills in the kitchen. Then, the final 3 move onto the Final round, the ‘Chef Challenge’ with Big White’s guest judge!! This round will have the guest judge create a mouth watering dish, and the final 3 must recreate that dish to the best of their abilities. The guest judge will determine the winner!!
This event will be fun and create memories for the whole family. So bring everyone to cheer the participants on!
