I’ve spent many magical winter days on the slopes of Massive White through the years. Let me be your private information to the hill: you’re gonna love this place.
With two energetic boys and a neighborhood hill with a number of the greatest powder on this planet, I just lately traded in my snowboard for a set of skis and am loving it (lengthy story, but it surely concerned a number of wiping out). I’m proud to say that I’m a inexperienced/blue run sort of gal: no Cliff for me. My knees go weak excited about it; a tough cross for me, however Charlie is addicted. Additionally they occur to have the very best ski college – for younger and outdated.
It doesn’t matter what your ability degree is, spending time within the open mountain air within the firm of people that have such a zest for all times is so therapeutic!
How one can get to Massive White
Massive White is positioned a few 1-hour drive exterior of Kelowna, BC. It’s a simple scenic drive by means of a wintery paradise. Be sure to have winter tires: the roads could be slick.
The place to Eat at Massive White
There are infinite choices for eating up on the hill, all positioned in The Village. Do you have to want to seize just a few groceries and a few wine to dine-in, in addition they have a well-stocked market and wine store proper within the Village. Listed here are my après-worthy picks (a strong 80% of the rationale why I really like snowboarding).
Snowshoe Sam’s
Many memorable nights had been spent right here in my youthful days (and a few I can’t keep in mind, humorous). No journey to the hill is full and not using a go to to Snowshoe Sam’s. It’s tremendous kid-friendly and occurs to have the very best Caesar on the hill.
Woods
Woods is hands-down my favorite place for après (they’d me on the Insta-perfect entrance). The previous dwelling of the proprietor of Massive White, it’s cozy and whereas children can dine right here, it’s a bit extra of an grownup (translation: calm) vibe. Woods has a stunning menu and a strong drink checklist with a great deal of native wine choices to greet you as you slide off the slopes. Attempt the Burrata appetizer and the Ling Cod as a primary for those who can’t determine!
On a sunny day I extremely advocate absorbing the vitamin D with a chilly beverage at one in all their outside picnic tables: it’s an ideal place to folks watch. Order a spiced rum scorching chocolate for a particular deal with.
The Bullwheel
Don’t choose this place by the skin: it has a formidable menu with a number of scrumptious more healthy choices together with a stunning native wine checklist. The Bullwheel is a perfect place for teams with some greater tables with a energetic ambiance. It’s essential to strive their Buddhas Winter Bowl!
The Clock Tower Espresso Co
Whereas that is extra of a snack place, The Clock Tower is a handy spot to seize a fast chunk, scorching chocolate or a donut ought to that tickle your fancy. I’m a giant fan of their yogurt parfaits personally, and the youngsters love the cookies which are greater than their heads for causes I don’t want to clarify. There are different day lodges on the hill that additionally supply informal eats to gasoline you on the slopes.
What to do at Massive White
Don’t ski? No drawback. There’s a lot to do at Massive White! Listed here are a handful of different actions to take pleasure in on the hill exterior of downhill snowboarding:
- Tubing
- Skating
- Cross Nation Snowboarding
- Canine Sledding
- Sleigh Rides
- Snow Mobiling
- Snow Shoeing
- Après (an occasion in itself)
Try their full checklist of Winter Actions and Summer season Activies.
The place to Keep at Massive White
Now we have stayed at three totally different locations at Massive White through the years, and all of them have been high notch. Be aware that they’re all ski-in, ski-out which is a should in my books. Making an attempt to coordinate the whole lot with children is not any joke!
Sundance
I’ve to say, Sundance is likely to be my favorite place to remain on the hill, particularly in case you have children. We stayed in a townhouse (I really like having the recent tub), however in addition they have condos for lease. The facilities are one thing else: outside pool with a slide, two scorching tubs, video games room, and a movie show. The beds had been additionally tremendous comfortable: I had a tremendous sleep! Sundance is a little bit of a stroll (7-10 minutes) to the Village, however in addition they have a shuttle.
Copper Kettle
We rented a big unit right here and there was rather a lot to like. The boys had been obsessive about the media room that this unit had, and I beloved that it was all one flooring. I discovered Copper Kettle to be a bit quieter, and tremendous pretty. The views had been one thing else.
Stonebridge
My cousins and I all rented condos right here a few years in the past: what a blast! Stonebridge is positioned proper within the village which is extremely handy. These newer condos had scorching tubs and had been fantastically adorned.
What to Pack for Massive White
Name me shallow as a puddle, however I’m right here for the outfits. That being stated, depart the flamboyant footwear and apparel at dwelling. Right here’s a tough information of what I pack:
- Sorels
- Lululemon pants
- Denims
- Chunky sweaters
- Sweatshirts
- Lengthy sleeve shirts
- Swimsuit
- Cozy socks
- e-book
- Sun shades
- Physique lotion & lip balm
- Heat jacket, gloves & toque
- Ski outfit & gear
Let me know in case you have any questions beneath: blissful to do my greatest to reply!