If there’s one weekend you won’t want to miss at Big White Ski Resort this ski season, it’s the first weekend in April. Sure, spring skiing is always a draw at the Okanagan’s most popular resort, but on April 5 and 6, you’ll not only get to practice your lines on perfect corduroy while enjoying balmy temperatures, you can also jam out with friends at Canada’s highest elevation music festival – AltiTunes.
The event is in its fourth year at Big White Ski Resort and this season, event organizers Kurt Jory, (co-owner of Thick as Thieves Entertainment and mastermind behind Kelowna’s Denim on the Diamond) and his partner Mitch Carefoot, have organized headlining performances from Elderbrook, an English DJ, on Friday, followed by the German rock band Milky Chance and the American pop-rock group X Ambassadors on Saturday.
Additional performances on Friday include Evan Giia, a singer from Brooklyn, and Vandelux, a Vancouver-born DJ who now resides in California. The lineup for Saturday features Vancouver’s own Jessia, setting the stage for X Ambassadors and Milky Chance.
Mitch Carefoot, AltiTunes co-organizer, mentioned, “Our aim is to enhance the Big White Ski Resort’s plethora of activities with a chance to enjoy music and dance with loved ones in the crisp mountain air beneath the stars, celebrating the season’s final weekend.”
Wondering what else you can get up to while at the resort over the weekend? Here are a few things the team at Big White Ski Resort recommend:
SATURDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
After reveling in the music and fun and excitement at AltiTunes, check out Big White’s weekly firework display in Happy Valley.
LIGHT UP THE DANCE FLOOR
Head to Snowshoe Sam’s in the evening and keep the party going!
EAT YOUR HEART OUT
While Big White is known for its snow… there’s also amazing food options all over the mountain. From food trucks for a quick snack on the slopes, to patio beers with epic views, sushi and Mexican at 1,755m above sea level, pink donuts… the options are endless and delicious.
REST YOUR SKI LEGS
Trek through the back country on a pair of snowshoes, go for a lap or two down the lanes at the Tube Park – there’s just as much fun to be had off the slopes as there is on!
A quick reminder about spring skiing: With the sun shining later and later, temperatures will vary significantly throughout the day. Pro tip? Layer, layer, layer. Be sure to wear a sweat-wicking thermal layer as your base, as that will help you stay warm in the early morning and late afternoon and cool during the day. And don’t forget to pack your suntan lotion! As much as everyone loves a good google tan, the sun is strong and the snow reflective, so it’s important to protect any exposed skin with an SPF of at least 30.
Need a place to stay? Contact Big White Central Reservations and check out the Hot Deals for accommodation during AltiTunes weekend.
