A busy summer season kicks off next week at Big White Resort

Big White Resort’s summer season will kick off on June 28 and run until Sept. 5.

The resort will be open Thursday to Monday every week, with the Bullet Chair spinning daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bike Big White — opening for its second season this year — will also be open on Friday nights until 7:30 p.m. The bike park has new trails this year with more under construction and opening as soon as they are completed.

New in the bike park this summer is a bike valet, offering riders the opportunity to secure their mountain bikes overnight for just $10 per night.

A bike school will offer camps this summer for youth and women.

Big White has also opened a range of summer accommodations available to book with Central Reservations. Options starting from $68 per night include hotel rooms, townhouses and condos.

Campers can stay at Big White Campgrounds. Located at Black Forest, the pet-friendly campground welcomes tents and RVs and includes all essential amenities, including washrooms, running water and picnic tables.

The resort has also a new free Kids Zone outside the White Crystal Inn, offering arts and crafts, such as rock painting, lantern making and pet bug making.

Big White Mountain Horseback Adventures will run seven days a week and cater to everyone from firsttimers to expert riders.

More pubs and restaurants will be open than ever before for the summer season as well.

Visit bigwhite.com/summer for further details,

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