Romance in the Mountains
Looking to take your love to new heights? Dreaming of finding love in the mountains? Whisk yourself away to Big White Ski Resort this Valentine’s Day for a winter wonderland getaway to the mountains. Big White’s host of romantic events and activities promises to ignite and inspire even the most unimaginative. To help guide lost lovers, Big White has prepared a list of the top five things to do on the mountains this Valentine’s Day.
1) Love is in the air
Book a private champagne gondola ride for two with your special someone. Each night from February 12 through 14 between 6:00 to 8:00 pm, you and your partner can enjoy a luxurious round trip in romantically decorated gondola complete with candles, music to set the mood, and a chilled glass of Okanagan bubbly. Priced at an attractive $10.00 per person, the private gondola ride is sure to impress.
2) Love under the stars
What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than wrapped up with your partner on a romantic horse drawn sleigh rides through the pristine forests of Big White. Gaze at the stars as you sip champagne and nibble on chocolate covered strawberries while horses Tom and Jerry guide the way. The Valentine’s Day sleigh ride is available from February 12 through 14 and is priced at $35.00 per person.
3) Wine & Dine
The Kettle Valley Steakhouse has partnered with Gray Monk Estate Winery for this special occasion to pour some of their extraordinary Odyssey Series Brut, Pinot Gris, Merlot and the award winning port style Odyssey III. Executive Chef Bryce Broadhurst has carefully prepared a four-course menu for lovers. Incorporating mainly French and German cooking techniques with fresh, quality North American ingredients, diners will be welcomed with Silver Mantle Oysters Three Ways, Lobster Ravioli, Tournedos Rosini and Raspberry Wafers. The menu is being offered from February 10 through 14 for $60.00 per person or with wine pairings for $75.00 For dessert, eat your heart out at Big White’s Moose Lounge where for $10.00 you get you all the chocolate you can devour. For more information about the Kettle Valley Steak House Valentine’s Dinner and for reservations, call 1-250-491-6154.
4) Bullet Speed Dating
Looking for love? Meet your match this Valentine’s Day on the chair lift! On Saturday, February 12 during Big White’s “Bullet Speed Dating” bachelor and bachelorettes will matched with a like minded ski and snowboarders before being sent off in a chair lift speed date.
5) Looking for love in all the right places
The Traffic Light Party at Happy Valley on Sunday, February 13 is the party to be. Gino Monopoli, a well-known Elvis impersonator will be entertaining. Guests are invited to don themselves in either red, yellow or green (Red = Romantically Involved; Yellow = “It’s complicated” and Green mean GO! Single and looking) for an evening of fun and frolic all to great Elvis tunes.
Big White Ski Resort, located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley and a short 55-minute drive from Kelowna International Airport, the award-winning Big White Ski Resort is British Columbia’s second largest resort and boasts the most ski-in, ski-out accommodation in Canada. Blessed with sunny weather, dry powder and a mild average temperature, Big White is best known as a family friendly resort where kids and adults can all have fun. For more information, visit www.bigwhite.com or call 1-800-663-2772 for reservations and bookings.
