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Big White Ski Resort, located in thesouthern interior of British Columbia nearKelowna, is named after the mountain of thesame name. It is the second largest ski area inBC after Whistler-Blackcomb. With abundantacreage, fresh champagne powder, and mildtemperatures, this family friendly resort hasterrain suitable for all. The majority of the liftsand activity is on the east side of the mountain.However, the locals seem to prefer theGem Lake or western side. Snowhosts areavailable for guided mountain ski tours. Snowboardersrelish TELUS Park - a terrain parkextraordinaire offering a snowcross course andrail park. The resort also features 25km of sceniccrosscountry trails to challenge the noviceto advanced nordic skier.Other activities in which to participateinclude ice climbing, snowshoeing, snow biking,snowmobiling, skating, sleigh rides, anddog sledding. Non-skiers can actually join yourgroup or enjoy the scenic beauty with yourpersonal Sno-Limo. And, kids of all ages willenjoy the Mega Snow Coaster Tubing Park.Since a variety of convenient accommodationsare found at the ski-in/ski-out villageat the mountain base, the resort offers acres ofnight skiing - more than any other resort inwestern Canada for those who have not gottentheir fill earlier. Bullet, Plaza and TELUS liftscan serve 5,000 skiers/riders per hour.Champagne powder, abundant terrain,family entertainment: there’s plenty offun for all at both resorts.Big White/Silver StarSki-In/Ski-OutConvenienceSilver Star Mountain Resort is a smallbrightly colored ski-in/ski-out village with aVictorian architectural flair; and, plenty ofmountain trails covering two mountains. Thesouth facing Vance Creek has predominantlybeginner and intermediate runs, while PutnamCreek is the north face. Its narrow, exhilaratingchutes provide some vary challenging terrainfor experts. Three hundred acres aredevoted to open bowl and gladed terrain.Whatever your expertise, you can always improve.Silver Star is known for its highly ratedski school and a perfect spot for the entirefamily year around.Big White Ski Resort and Silver StarMountain Resort are sister properties. BothSilver Star / Don WeixlBig White Ski Resortare serviced from the Kelowna InternationalAirport. International flights no longer haveto connect through Calgary or Vancouver toreach Kelowna. Direct flights are availablefrom many major cities. An airport shuttle cantake you to your accommodations. ▲▲www.bigwhite.comwww.skisilverstar.comBig WhiteMountain Facts:• 2,765 Acres• 118 Runs + several unnamed runs• 16 lifts• Averages 24.5ft of annual snowSilver Star• 3,065 Acres• 115 Runs• 12 lifts• Averages 23ft of annual snowPassport RequirementsAccording to the Tourism Whistlerwebsite, the Western Hemisphere TravelInitiative (WHTI) requires all travelersto carry a valid passport or other appropriatesecure document, or combinationof documents that establish citizenshipand identity when traveling to theUnited States from within the WesternHemisphere. Since January 23, 2007,anyone travelling by air between theUnited States and Canada is required topresent a valid passport to enter or reenterthe United States. As of June 1,2009, a valid passport or one of the followingdocuments is mandatory for anyperson over the age of 16 travelling betweenthe United States and Canada byLAND or SEA/WATER (includingcruises and ferries):■ U.S. Passport Card (not valid forinternational air travel)■ A NEXUS or FAST/EXPRESCard■ State or Province-issuedEnhanced Driver’s License (notvalid for international air travel)As of June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadiancitizens under the age of 16, orunder the age of 19 if travelling with aschool, religious, or other youth group,may present a birth certificate, ConsularReport of Birth Abroad, Canadian CitizenshipCard or a naturalization certificate.Birth certificates can be an original,photocopy, or certified copy.Far West Skier’s Guide / Digital Edition Insert 2O12 - 2O13 22