Kelowna British Columbia Ski Hotel in Canada
Kelowna offers some of the world's finest skiing from champagne powder slopes to steep vertical drops to plentiful and scenic cross country trails. Our Kelowna hotel is the perfect home base for all seasons adventure at the numerous ski resorts just minutes away. After a day on the slopes return to one of our well-appointed Jacuzzi suites and relax after your day of adventure.
Kelowna Area Ski Resorts.
The Monashee Mountains produce a light, dry powdery snow that challenges every level of skier. enthusiast. Several ski resorts are within a short drive from downtown Kelowna.In addition Kelowna has several active cross-country ski clubs that maintain approximately 80 kilometers of groomed trails. During the warmer months, try out the resort's mountain biking trails or hike through wildflower studded mountain fields.
Big White Ski Resort.
Big White Ski Resort is known as the locals mountain and is just minutes away from Kelowna. Ski, snowmobile, snowboard and more, on 118 runs and more than 2,500 acres of terrain at Big White. 16 lifts make sure you get to the top of the mountain in no time. Not a skier? Take a sleigh ride through the mountains, relax by the fire in the lodge or try one of the 18 restaurants and pubs, which feature local Okanagan wines. Passes available that will get you into both Big White and its sister resort Silver Star, www.bogwhite.com.
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort.
At this ski resort 19 miles west of Kelowna try out ice climbing on the unique 30-foot ice tower with an expert climber to teach you all about ice picking or head out on the 24 ski trails and one snowshoe trail.Crystal Mountain also offers a day lodge, ski and snowboard school, ski shop, ski and snowboard rentals, restaurants and pubs, www.crystalresort.com.
Telemark.
Look to this resort for some of the area's best cross country and snowshoeing trails, private and group lessons, ski and snowshoe rentals, and daily, 5-day and season passes, http://www.telemarkx-c.com/
Silver Star Ski Resort.
Silver Star is tucked into the Monashee Mountains northwest of Kelowna and offers 115 runs, a more than 2,500 vertical drop and more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain for downhill, cross country, snowboarding, snowmobiling and tubing. This Kelowna ski resort is a frequent training ground for cross country Olympic skiers and has been named winner of the best small resort in North America. Take lessons at the ski school from more than 100 qualified trainers. Watch for free movie nights, wine tastings and live entertainment in this family friendly ski resort. During the summer, take the lift to access hiking and mountain biking trails. Save with passes that will get you into both Silver Star and Big White Ski Resorts, www.skisilverstar.com.
