We’re always looking to familiarize our clients with under-the-radar ski resorts, especially ones that offer both world-class on- and off-mountain experiences and incredible value. That’s why we’ve been big advocates of British Columbia’s lesser-known Okanagan Valley ski resorts. We’ve skied and stayed at the regions three major resorts—Big White, SilverStar Mountain Resort and Sun Peaks—many times and have had great experiences there. In fact, so much so, that we’d say they’re on par with some of the U.S.’ most popular resorts. Truly. At the Okanagan ski resorts, you have one of the largest collections of ski in ski out lodging, terrain offerings that top out at 4,000-plus acres, laundry lists of activities and services and they’re all just 45 minutes from Kelowna (YLW) or Kamloops (YKA) airport.
We know people like being shown not told, so we comprised a chart comparing the Okanagan ski resorts statistics and information with that of top U.S. ski resorts, so you can see for yourself.
MOUNTAIN STATS, ACTIVITIES & ACCOMMODATIONS
Big White
SilverStar Mountain
Sun Peaks
Accommodations
Much like Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Much like Snowmass, Colorado
Much like Big Sky Resort, Montana
Adult Lift Ticket Prices
During Peak Holiday 2016-17
About 58% cheaper than top 10 U.S. resorts
About 58% cheaper than top 10 U.S. resorts
About 58% cheaper than top 10 U.S. resorts
Acres
Jackson Hole has 2,500 acres
Squaw Valley has 3,600 acres
Heavenly has 4,800 acres
Vertical’
Copper Mountain has 2,601′
Northstar has 2,280′
Squaw Valley has 2,850′
Average Snowfall”
Deer Valley receives 300″
Sun Valley receives 220″
Keystone receives 235″
Chairlifts
Crested Butte has 16 lifts
Snowbird has 13 lifts
Jackson Hole has 14 lifts
Beginner Terrain
Aspen Highlands has 18%
Big Sky has 15%
Jackson Hole has 10%
Intermediate Terrain
Alyeska has 52%
Mammoth has 40%
Crested Butte has 57%
Advanced/Expert Terrain
Northstar California has 27%
Park City Mountain has 40%
Squaw Valley has 30%
Trails
Northstar has 100
Keystone has 131
Telluride has 147
Terrain Parks
Taos has 1
Beaver Creek has 3
Sun Valley has 1
Restaurants & Bars
Jackson Hole’s Teton Village has 22
Squaw Valley has 16
Copper Mountain has 13
Services
Onsite Ski & Snowboard Rentals: √
Private Lessons: √
Night Skiing: √
Daycare: √
Adaptive: √
Onsite Ski & Snowboard Rentals: √
Private Lessons: √
Night Skiing: X
Daycare: √
Adaptive: √
Onsite Ski & Snowboard Rentals: √
Private Lessons: √
Night Skiing: √
Daycare: √
Adaptive: √
Activities
Cat Skiing: X
Dog Sledding: √
Horse-drawn sleigh rides: √
Snowmobiling: √
Snowshoeing: √
XC/Nordic Skiing: √
Ice Skating: √
Snow tubing: √
Other Activities: Wine Tours, Winter Fat Biking
Cat Skiing: √
Dog Sledding: X
Horse-drawn sleigh rides: √
Snowmobiling: √
Snowshoeing: √
XC/Nordic Skiing: √
Ice Skating: √
Snow tubing: √
Other activities: Pinbowling, Winter Fat Biking
Cat Skiing: X
Dog Sledding: √
Horse-drawn sleigh rides: √
Snowmobiling: √
Snowshoeing: √
XC/Nordic Skiing: √
Ice Skating: √
Snow tubing: √
Other activities: Fat Biking, Guided Ice Fishing
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