Winter Wonderland expands
Visitors have been enjoying both the skiing and activities related to the 2010 Games at Southern Interior ski resorts.
Keen to explore other B.C. ski resorts and practice your favourite snow sports? Well, it appears folks have already discovered Big White Ski Resort in Kelowna and Silver Star Ski Resort in Vernon as exciting destinations for all these activities during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Whether skiing, snowboarding, mountain tubing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, these interior mountain resorts with their fairytale villages are enchanting visitors from B.C., Canada and around world!
Local mountain operators are estimating an increase of 25 per cent in business over the same time last year. Visitors and locals are finding phenomenal skiing conditions, friendly staff and ready-to-serve establishments with unique character and charm.
And while the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are helping introduce folks to these winter mountain gems, there is no shortage of fun and celebration to entertain!
Both Big White and Silver Star ski resorts have organized Olympic-related activities over the entire 2010 Games period. Come cheer on your favourite Canadian and B.C. Olympic athletes at local restaurants, quaint pubs and public mountain theatre houses.
Or get into the action with simulated Olympic-style competitions including hockey, figure skating, speed skating, luge, snow cross fun races, biathlon and even an official mountain-style closing ceremonies. (Silver Star pictured on left and Big White on right.)
Did you win a medal? Did you win a prize!? Tell us your story! Send us your photo! Keep us informed on what’s happening at these beautiful, interior mountain paradises!
Find the best pizza on the mountain and local weather conditions by visiting:
- Silver Star: http://vimeo.com/9437636
For a complete schedule of events visit:
All ages enjoy the slopes of B.C.'s southern Interior ski country.
