TOUR DESCRIPTION:

 

POWDER  MAGIC in a SKI PARADISE

We offer 3 incredible Okanagan ski areas!

 

Looking for some famous Okanagan Champagne powder?

Are you serious about skiing or snowboarding?

Want to escape the crowds?

Want to ski where locals ski?

 

These tours are all designed specifically for skiers and boarders.  Prices include lift tickets, 2 ski / snowboard guides, and most include on mountain accommodation.  Check with our office for pick up times and location.

 

If you answered Yes to any of these questions you should join us as we head to the best ski areas in British Columbia with some fantastic ski and board packages.  We have great ski tours to:

 

 

Big White from $329*

-          Western Canada’s largest night skiing area

-          The highest village in BC at 1,755 m

-          Averages 750 cm (24.5 feet) of snow per year!

-          “Best Powder” – Ski Canada Magazine, 2008

Featured tour = Feb. 5 – 7, 2010             Additional dates = Jan. 8 – 10; Jan. 22 – 24; March 5 - 7

 

Silver Star from $333*

-          Rated #1 by Ski Canada Magazine for best family skiing and best base village.

-          Averages 700 cm (23 feet) of snow per year

-          Awesome, colourful village offers a “western” theme.

Featured tour = March 5 – 7, 2010                        Additional dates = Jan. 8 – 1

 

Sun Peaks from $329*

-          Ski 3 different mountains

-          2nd largest ski area in BC, 3rd largest in Canada

Featured tour = Jan.1 – 3, 2010                     Additional dates = Jan. 29 – 31; March 5 – 7

 

* tours operated by Destination Snow

 

 

Big White

Silver Star

Sun Peaks

Lift capacity (passengers per hour)

28,000 per hour

14,000 per hour

 12,000 per hour

Total ski area

2,765 acres

 3.065 acres

3,678 acres

Average annual snowfall

750+cm

700+ cm

559 cm

Number of runs

118

115

122

Peak

2,319 m

1,915 m

2,152 m

Longest run

Approx. 7.2 km

Approx. 8 km

Approx. 8 km

 

** NOTE **  For those guests that want to try skiing or snowboarding in the Rocky Mountains, please see our Rocky Mountains page for details on Lake Louise or Sunshine Village.

 

Dates available:

 

As above. 

 

 

Includes:

 

•  2 DAY LIFT TICKET

•  Round trip transportation in a deluxe motorcoach

•  2 trained guides per bus

•  Accommodation – All 3 Featured Tours stay ON THE MOUNTAIN so that you can maximize your time on the slopes.

•  Videos, games and prizes on the coach.

•  Mountain Tours from your experience guides.

•  Discounts on rental equipment

 

 

Price from:

Varies by tour. Check with our office for pricing on the tour of your choice.

 

Optional extras:

o Ski rentals (including boots and poles)

o Board and boot rentals

o Clothing rentals

o Price varies by mountain however save time and money by renting at Sports Junkies before leaving Vancouver.

 

 

WHY GO ON A SKI & SNOWBOARD TOUR WITH WEST TREK (presented by Destination Snow)?  Let us count the reasons….

 

  1. LIFT TICKETS INCLUDED!  2 full day lift tickets are included with every tour.  No last minute surprise costs. 

 

  1. ON MOUNTAIN ACCOMMODATION!  All of our featured tours stay on the mountain so that you can maximize how much time you spend skiing or boarding.  Convenient and easy!

 

  1. EXPERTISE – Destination Snow are BC’s group ski and boarding tour specialists.  Ski & Board Tours are what they do.  They work at the ski business 12 months a year and spend the entire off-season working to make your ski trips better!

 

  1. 2 TRAINED GUIDES PER BUS!  Destination Snow is the only BC ski tour company that has 2 trained and paid guides per bus.  All of their guides are uniformed so that they are easy to identify on the mountains if you need assistance.

 

  1. MOUNTAIN TOURS.  Feel free to join one of our well-trained and friendly guides for a tour of the mountain.  Personalized service at no extra cost.

 

  1. RENTAL DISCOUNTS.  We can help you save money on your ski and board rentals!

 

  1. PRIZES!  Destination Snow gives away 10 – 12 prizes per coach!  (t-shirts, hats, fleeces, gift certificates etc)

 

  1. FREE SAMPLES!  Destination Snow works with 10+ sponsors who provide free sampes for them to give away on the bus.

 

  1. SAME PRICE for everyone.  No Member vs Non-member pricing.  All guests receive the same low pricing and the same great quality!

 

  1. TIPS – Our price includes all tips so you won’t have anyone asking you for more money on the tour. 

 

  1. ENGLISH speaking guides.  All of our guides are Canadian and English speaking. They are young and fun; knowledgeable and caring. 

 

 

And counting….