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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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You can fly from Glasgow to Vancouver with Zoom have a look at zoom - then onwards to Kelowna on Westjet.
If you do DIY buy season tickets by mid September (exact date varies each year) - breaks even on about 10 days skiing, and gets you discounts on rentals, lessons, things from resort shops, etc too - Don't quote me but I think they were C$599 this season.
With a season ticket you do get special deals on the accomodation offered from time to time - but no guarantees obviously. It is possible to find places a bit cheaper through agencies like owner direct, particularly for larger groups, but for only 2 people then staying in one of the hotels is probably the most economical way to do it. If you're really on a budget - then there's actually a youth hostel in the resort too! There's a B&B too - which can save a little if you'd otherwise have breakfast out (but most of the hotel rooms have facilities to do your own breakfast anyway. All 3 of the hotels are really of a fairly similar standard - the Inn has a small swimming pool and hot tubs, the Chateau has hot tubs, White Crystal is the most central to other things and is truly ski to the door.
Other recent threads: http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?p=539899 and http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?p=510371
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Hi zoe29, we've always gone with a package to Canada as it never seems to work out any cheaper for 2. I was quoted £1,100 this year for 2 weeks in Big White staying in the White Crystal Inn (Ski Independence). With a 10% discount through SCGB that brings it down to £1,000. As it is, we're having one week in Big White followed by one week in Sun Peaks which is a bit more expensive - works out about £1,200 each.
If you're going for 2 weeks definitely worth getting the early discount season pass. I can't remember how much it is but do know it's cheaper.
We stayed at the White Crystal Inn last year and it was fine - great location and nice bar/resaurant.
I don't think you'll get any last minute cheap packages to Big White - not many TOs go there and they don't seem to discount.
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We are currently in Canada and booking our accommodation as we go, we have not had any discounts from the advertised prices for booking last minute (with the exception of our incredibly good bargain for Chateau Lake Louise through Lastminute.com!!)
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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zoe29, If you're interested, I could do you a deal on accommodation next Jan. We own a brand new luxury apartment out in BW, which will be available to rent next season. Ski-in/out and private pool. Not sure on prices yet, probably something like CA$200 p/n but we'll certainly offer a discount to Snowheads.
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uktrailmonster, we might be interested too, if you want to PM me details when you have them.
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Okanagan, No problem. We're going back in March, when our apartment should be complete. I'll send you some pics and details when we get back.
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uktrailmonster, where's your apartment located?
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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It's just up from the Happy Valley Gondola on Snowbird Way. It's a new development named "The Raven". It's right next door to Snowbird Lodge.
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