Finding the fountain of youth at Big White on opening day 2024

Nov 26, 2024

Kicking off the season a week early, Big White opened Friday, Nov 22 with 100+cm of all natural snow! Opening day may bring the crowds, those of us who have been itching to get those downhill turns in since last season, but despite being a busy day it was possible to find good snow all day long!

The lift lines were filled with people stoked to get on the snow. From seasoned Big White skiers and riders, to lifties with the day off starting their first season at the mountain, to university students celebrating the start of the season, the chairlift conversations were buzzing.

Every conversation was filled with anticipation for the season to come, and a general love of being on the slopes. Aside from the excitement and stoke, it was noticeable that the average age of skiers and snowboarders was under the age of 25.

That's because, less than an hours drive away, is the UBCO campus. How often is a ski resort this close to a university campus? Not often enough if you ask me!

More terrain open for this week

Since opening weekend, more terrain has opened including the Bullet Chair accessing the Easter Chutes.

We caught up with ski instructor and ambassador, Renee Seaman, to find out her favourite run on the mountain for our story "Big White locals, pros share their resort faves".

Renee's favourite run at Big White changes depending on weather and snow conditions. But you'll always find her on Easter Chute after a dump of snow and afterward at Bullwheel Pub for après-ski.

The season is off to a great start at Big White, and the forecast is looking strong. See what's in store, and get some pro tips to scoring the best snow here, with Big White's ambassador crew, from the stories below.

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