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You’re not going to see any fresh powder for quite a while, but Big White Ski resort officially opens for the summer this weekend, offering several different ways to get the most of the mountain.
June 23 the resort is opening its brand new pump track to the public. The mountain biking still course sits in the heart of the village, and is free to ride.
But the real action will begin on Saturday, June 24, when the Bullet Chair will begin taking guests on a chairlift ride to the top of the alpine. Along with taking in the view of the Monashee mountain range, it’s a chance to get a first-hand glimpse at the development of Bike Big White’s new bike trails, will are scheduled to open August 4th.
At the same time, the the 3rd Annual Craft & Country Beer and Mountain Festival will be taking place Saturday and Sunday from 11a.m. until 5 p.m. in the village. The all-ages festival will feature more than 20 local breweries on Saturday and a craft fair on Sunday
Up in the village, The Woods’ new outdoor patio will be open for lunch and afternoon drinks, and Clocktower Coffee Co. will also be open for coffee and lunch.
Other restaurants on the hill include: Globe Café and Tapas Bar offering breakfast, lunch and dinner; and Snowshoe Sam’s open for lunch, dinner and post-dinner drinks.
Big White will also be hosting a Canada Day celebration at the top of Bullet Chair, the Wellness Weekend yoga retreat, the L’Alpe de Grand Blanc bike races, the Huckleberry festival, and a GEO hiking scavenger hunt in the alpine.
Visit bigwhite.com to see the full schedule of summer events.
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