The great white north

2,319 m

Summit elevation

Big White sits on the highest summit of the Okanagan Highlands, on the western edge of the Monashee Mountains.

Snow ghosts

Those white trees

The frosted, ghostly shapes on the ridge are lodgepole pines buried in rime and snow — locals call them snow ghosts.

62%

Of the world's lakes

Canada holds more of the planet's lakes than every other country combined — a fact you can share at dinner.

−18 °C

Pack accordingly

Late December nights on the mountain are properly cold. Layers, wool socks and real boots are not optional.