With the winter season slowly approaching us, so is the ski and snowboard season. For this year, things may be a little different up on the slopes. But that’s not going to stop snow sport lovers from living their passion.
There are a lot of highly popular ski mountains and ski towns in BC. Some ultra-popular ones are Fernie Alpine Resort, Big White Ski Resort, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Sun Peaks Resort, and of course, Whistler Mountain. If you’re looking for some more local mountains closer to Vancouver, here are some options for you, Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Mt Seymour, and Sasquatch Mountain Resort. Here’s some more info on a few of them.
Fernie is a small historic town in B.C. that is surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Fernie has a thriving cultural scene and a scenic tranquil town. Ever since 1919 Fernie has been hosting skiing and snowboarding for visitors, and in 1963, Fernie’s bid for the 1968 Winter Olympics helped lay the foundation for today’s Fernie Alpine Resort.
Big White Ski Resort is a well-known resort in Kelowna surrounded by mountains and many small lakes. They have trails for snow sports from beginner to extreme expert. Big White also has western Canada’s largest resort night skiing area. How cool is that?
Whistler Mountain is probably one of the most popular resorts because it is an entire ski town. They have tons of summer and winter activities to do including skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, ziplining, bungee jumping, hiking, and much more. The Whistler Village also has hundreds of small shops, restaurants, and also nightclubs. The nightlife in Whistler is almost as good as the day life!
Sasquatch Mountain Resort is a newer small resort in Agassiz B.C. There are many cabins up on this mountain where people rent out, use for a getaway, or live in. They have one bar, and one little cafeteria to keep you satisfied throughout the day in the snow. This resort is the perfect place for the family.
I hope you’ve gotten some ideas on new places to try out your favourite winter sports this season! Enjoy the slopes!