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

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Big White

Silver Star ski in ski out resort

SilverStar Mountain

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Sun Peaks

 

Accommodations
Ski in ski out village; the majority of accommodations offer ski in ski out or slopeside access
Much like Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Ski in ski out village; all accommodations offer ski in ski out or slopeside access
Much like Snowmass, Colorado
Ski in ski out village; the majority of accommodations offer ski in ski out or slopeside access
Much like Big Sky Resort, Montana

 

Adult Lift Ticket Prices
During Peak Holiday 2016-17
$70 USD
About 58% cheaper than top 10 U.S. resorts
$70 USD
About 58% cheaper than top 10 U.S. resorts
$70 USD
About 58% cheaper than top 10 U.S. resorts

 

Acres
2,765
Jackson Hole has 2,500 acres
3,678
Squaw Valley has 3,600 acres
4,270
Heavenly has 4,800 acres

 

Vertical’
2,549′
Copper Mountain has 2,601′
2,493′
Northstar has 2,280′ 
2,893′
Squaw Valley has 2,850′

 

Average Snowfall”
296″
Deer Valley receives 300″
220″
Sun Valley receives 220″
276″
Keystone receives 235″

 

Chairlifts
15
Crested Butte has 16 lifts
11
Snowbird has 13 lifts
12
Jackson Hole has 14 lifts

 

Beginner Terrain
18%
Aspen Highlands has 18%
15%
Big Sky has 15%
10%
Jackson Hole has 10%

 

Intermediate Terrain
54%
Alyeska has 52%
40%
Mammoth has 40%
58%
Crested Butte has 57%

 

Advanced/Expert Terrain
28%
Northstar California has 27%
45%
Park City Mountain has 40%
32%
Squaw Valley has 30%

 

Trails
118
Northstar has 100
132
Keystone has 131
135
Telluride has 147

 

Terrain Parks
1
Taos has 1
2
Beaver Creek has 3
1
Sun Valley has 1

 

Restaurants & Bars
23
Jackson Hole’s Teton Village has 22
18
Squaw Valley has 16
21
Copper Mountain has 13
Services
Ski School:
Onsite Ski & Snowboard Rentals: 
Private Lessons: 
Night Skiing: 
Daycare: 
Adaptive: 
Ski School: 
Onsite Ski & Snowboard Rentals: 
Private Lessons: 
Night Skiing: X
Daycare: 
Adaptive: 
Ski School: 
Onsite Ski & Snowboard Rentals: 
Private Lessons: 
Night Skiing: 
Daycare: 
Adaptive: 

 

Activities
Heli Skiing:
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
Heli Skiing:
Cat Skiing: 
Dog Sledding: X
Horse-drawn sleigh rides: 
Snowmobiling:
Snowshoeing: 
XC/Nordic Skiing: 
Ice Skating:
Snow tubing: 
Other activities: Pinbowling, Winter Fat Biking
Heli Skiing: 
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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