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university day group
At Big White Ski Resort we are proud of our reputation for providing quality university visits at exceptional value. Our Groups Department is committed to providing quick and efficient service to help you plan your day trip. Take advantage of our one-stop shop to organize all activities, transportation, food and beverage and other mountain services. We customize packages to suit your specific needs and can accommodate budget to fully catered, all inclusive options. At Big White we give special rates to University Day groups. Packages are available for groups staying off mountain with a minimum of 20 people, with one group leader taking responsibility for the group and providing all payments. If you re a local, we will consider you a group if you have a minimum of 16 people. University day groups are required to provide a letter from the University Administration stating that it is University sanctioned. We look forward to working with you and hosting your group at Big White Ski Resort this ski season. At Big White Ski Resort we are proud of our family atmosphere, fantastic snow conditions and terrain. We have received multiple awards reflecting this, including: Best Family Resort, Best Grooming and Best Snow, Ski Canada s Best in Skiing in Canada Awards Best Opportunity For Pint-Sized Pile Ups award with the new high-capacity Magic Carpet Tube Lift, Ski Canada #2 Best Terrain Park in North America, USA TODAY 10Best Awards Top 10 Best Resorts for People Who Don t Ski, MSN Travel #1 Ski Resort in Canada for Best Powder, Ski Canada Magazine Named #2 Awesome Deep Powder Runs in Canada, Ski.Canada.Travel Trip Advisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence Award The Cliff ranked #98, Top 100 Ski Runs in the World Family Ski Resort of the Year 2014, Snow Action Magazine Australia Best place to learn to Ski Worldwide 2014, Skiresort.info Best Ski-in, Ski-out Resort in Canada & North America 2014, The London Telegraph Out & About with Kids 2014 Best of Family Travel Awards #3 Things to do in the Okanagan Valley, Trip Advisor Sun Rype Bowl has been named #2 of Awesome Deep Powder Runs in Canada, Ski Canada Magazine
why big white for a day trip? IT S THE SNOW Big White is home to the best snow in British Columbia and the longest season in the Okanagan Valley. Mother Nature blesses us with an average of 750cm (24.5 feet) of 100% natural, dry and fluffy powder snow up to and beyond the season, every year. This abundant snow fall provides endless days of fresh lines and winter fun. How do the Groups Department make booking so easy? PREPARATION: Our Groups Team will work together with you to ensure that all components of your group s package are ready before you arrive at the resort. To assist, we have outlined our pricing and policies and included a ticket order form to organize and collate the necessary information to ensure a successful day. To get started; we have outlined pricing and policies to help you decide on the best package for your university Group. To get a quote; simply let us know your university is interested in hosting a trip up at Big White Ski Resort and we will send you our university Group Request form. This allows us to collect all the important information we need to create the perfect university Ski Trip! To book; once the booking is ready to go ahead we will contact you with the relevant invoice and Booking and Cancellation Policy and will advise you on the next step. Before you arrive we will send you our Lesson & Rental forms so we can collate all the necessary data for your arrival, making your on mountain time enjoyable and stress free. ON ARRIVAL: You will be welcomed to Big White Ski Resort by our friendly ski resort staff. We will present you with an arrival package that will include all of your tickets & vouchers, as well as a personalized itinerary including helpful information and an insight into mountain activities. DEDICATED GROUPS DEPARTMENT Our dedicated team specialize in looking after University Day groups so feel free to contact us! value We give special consideration to Universities and Colleges. GREAT WEATHER Big White enjoys some of the best weather in British Columbia. We boast an average temperate of 5 C (23 F), allowing you to ski and board all day in comfort. LIFTS & LESSONS Our highly trained ski and snowboard instructors are ready to teach your beginner students, or develop the skills of your more experienced young people. Every chairlift accesses a wide variety of challenging terrain including at least one green run, so all ability levels can comfortably explore the mountain. ABUNDANT ACTIVITIES Skiing and snowboarding are not the only things to do at Big White. We have an outdoor skating rink, tubing park, horse drawn sleigh rides, dog sledding, snowmobiling and more!
university rates university rates UNIVERSITY lift, lesson & rental day RATES AGE 1 DAY LIFT TICKETS SKI & BOARD SCHOOL LESSONS 1 DAY RENTALS HELMET University Student $68.00 $55.50 $33.75 $10.00 * Rental Damage Waiver is available as an add-on for $2.00 per day * Taxes not included (5% GST on lift, lessons and helmets. 5% GST & 7% PST on rental equipment) *Student rate for Canadian and US Students only with valid government ID THE URBAN RETREAT HOSTEL The Urban Retreat Hostel is a snow lover s dream come true. The hostel is within walking distance of everything you ll need from groceries, rentals, pubs and restaurants with ski-in/-out access. Please contact them for rates and availabilty at: 250.765.7920 7470 Porcupine road, Big White, BC Canada info@urbanretreathostel.com
group booking & cancellation policies day group payment schedule TIME FRAME GROUP SIZE POLICY Within 15 days of making the booking All Groups 50% of booking or maximum of $250 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit 7 Days prior to arrival All Groups Full payment is due ** Big White Central Reservations requires one payment per group; no individual payments will be accepted. If payment is not received by the due date the booking will be cancelled and subject to the applicable penalties. ** Payments may be made by: MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, company cheque, wire transfer or money order. All payments must be made in Canadian Dollars. Personal cheques are not accepted. All company cheques must be made payable to Big White Central Reservations Ltd. Please include the name of your group & our invoice number on the cheque or as the wire transfer reference. cancellation policy TIME FRAME GROUP SIZE POLICY Up to 8 days prior to arrival All Groups Forfeit initial deposit Within 7 days of arrival and up to 10am on day of arrival required information schedule All Groups TIME FRAME GROUP SIZE POLICY For Lift, Lesson & Rental you may cancel up to 10% of product ordered at no penalty (any packaged items must be returned as a package). Food & Beverage, Private Tube Park Opening, Transportation/Porterage, Activities & Conference Room will forfeit 100% of product booked. At time of booking All Groups Group & Trip Leader Contact Details (name, mailing address, telephone number, cell phone number, email address) 10 days prior to arrival All Groups Lift ticket, lesson, rental & activity order. Final numbers for Food and Beverage & Private Tube Park Opening Important Information 1. All groups must provide a letter from the University Administration stating that the trip is university sanctioned. 2. The quoted rates are strictly valid only for groups staying off mountain or at the Urban Retreat Hostel (reservation number required). 3. Group rates are based on a minimum of 20 people with a minimum of 20 lift tickets purchased. There are no complimentary tickets available with any package. 4. Rental Damage Waiver is available as an add-on for $2.00 per day. 5. Taxes are not included (5% GST on lift, lessons and helmets. 5% GST and 7% PST on rental equipment. 6. All rates are in Canadian Dollars. 7. Should the group size fall below 20 people (or 16 people for local groups) all rates are subject to change. 8. Group leader must be 21 years or older. Additional Day Group Booking Stipulations ** All notifications of cancellation must be sent directly to Big White Central Reservations Groups Department in writing by email or fax ** A group leader is required to act as liaison between Big White Central Reservations Groups Department & the group. Details of a group booking will not be discussed with individual guests that are part of the booking all correspondence must be directed through the group leader. If you have any questions regarding group payment & cancellation policies please contact the Groups Team directly. Big White Central Reservations Groups Department: 5315 Big White Road, Kelowna, BC, V1P 1P3 Email: groups@bigwhite.com Direct: 250-491-6174 Fax: 250-491-6164
order form ORDER FORM GROUP NAME: GROUP LEADER: EMAIL: CONTACT PHONE #: MAILING ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: DATE OF VISIT: GROUP NUMBERS: LIFT TICKETS QUANTITY RATE # of Days 5% GST TOTAL University Student (19+) $68.00 $3.40 LESSONS QUANTITY RATE 5% GST TOTAL 2 Hour Adult/Youth Group Lesson $55.50 $2.78 RENTALS QUANTITY RATE 5% GST & 7% PST TOTAL 13 years and up $33.75 $4.05 QUANTITY RATE 5% GST TOTAL Helmet - 13 years and up $10.00 $0.50 GRAND TOTAL PLEASE COMPLETE AND EMAIL TO THE BIG WHITE GROUPS TEAM AT GROUPS@BIGWHITE.COM WITH THE COMPLETED LESSON & RENTAL FORMS AT LEAST 3 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN FULL 3 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.
CONTACT Groups Department at Big White Ski Resort Ltd. Phone: 250.491.6174 Toll Free: 1.800.663.2772 Web: www.bigwhite.com Email: groups@bigwhite.com