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Home | Recreation & Sports | Tennis The best resort in BC is considered by most to be Whistler Blackcomb. Located only two hours north of cosmopolitan Vancouver, these two mountains offer not only fabulous skiing, but a great town to play in as well. Whistler village, nestled at the base of the ski trails is filled with great shops, many wonderful restaurants, bars, and fun filled nightlife. You can also see a number of homes valued at over a million dollars. If you aren't a skier, you can still have a great time at Whistler. There are over 200 runs within the 3,036 hectares of terrain. Even if you stay a week, you might not ski the same runs twice. You will spend less time in lift lines than usual and more time on the hills, as they have 33 lifts, many of which are high-speed. In order to enjoy the full experience, plan to spend a minimum of a few days at Whistler Blackcomb. Another incredible BC ski resort is Big White. You'll find it about an hour outside of Kelowna. It's a perfect family resort, also with its own village, filled with restaurants and bars. You can find value hotel rooms or a complete, private chalet, with a hot tub big enough for the whole family. There are 15 ski lifts that will take you to more than 118 trails. You can also cross-country ski on numerous designated trails. They also boast a tubing area and an ice-skating pond. You can night ski at Big White and receive a great discount on your lift ticket. There are other great BC ski resorts for you to visit. Silver Star is in Vernon, Sun Peaks is in Kamloops, Apex is located in Penticton, and there are smaller hills within 20 minutes of Vancouver. If you're looking for steep hills with deep powder, then Fernie is the place for you. British Columbia is a perfect place to take your winter vacation. Often the resorts offer packages that combine with airlines, to give you a great deal. You can usually grab a shuttle at the major airports and be driven straight to your resort of choice. Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
Ralph Hutchins is the owner and operator of You Want Skiing, the web's premier resource for information about Skiing, For more articles on Skiing visit: www.uwskiing.com/articles
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