An abundance of upgrades are coming to Big White.
On Thursday, June 12, the ski resort announced its investing $9.4 million into a multitude of areas, including its infrastructure and operations.
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In a release, the resort states one of the key focuses in this investment is the expansion of electrical infrastructure to the top of the Ridge Rocket chairlift. Over two years in the making, underground power cables to support digital signage, electric heating and future lift modernization will be installed and expected to be completed by October.
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Fibre optic cables are also being extended to the Ridge, Bullet, Powder, Gem Lake and Black Forest lift areas.
At Village Centre Mall, a new daycare is on the way as well as an expansion to the kids centre, both on track to be ready for opening day.
Of the $9.4 million, here's how it's been allotted in 2025:
Lift system upgrades
$3 million 乌鸦传媒� Black Forest Express: Modernization of the lift, including installation of an auxiliary motor for operational redundancy.
$300,000 乌鸦传媒� Ridge Rocket Lift: New drive controller, metal-clad roof, fresh paint and tower repainting ahead of full modernization in 2026.
Utilities and digital infrastructure
$300,000 乌鸦传媒� Ridge Rocket power expansion: Underground electric cables to enable signage and modernization; completion expected by October.
$100,000 乌鸦传媒� Water line extension (Black Forest): Supports summer trail maintenance and dust control.
$100,000 乌鸦传媒� Digital infrastructure: Power brought to the Black Forest summit to support electronic signage and systems.
Parking and access
$400,000 乌鸦传媒� Black Forest parking expansion: Enlarged upper lot and construction of a new lower overflow lot to ease congestion during peak times and improve guest flow.
Resort facilities and accessibility
$2 million 乌鸦传媒� Village Centre Mall renovations: Creation of a new daycare and Kids乌鸦传媒� Centre; Rider store relocated to Whitefoot Lodge.
$600,000 乌鸦传媒� VCM stairway: A new staircase will improve access from the parking area to the main level walkway.
Service and guest experience
$700,000 乌鸦传媒� Repair shop upgrades: A new WINTERSTEIGER robotic tuning machine to enhance efficiency and reduce guest wait times, along with a new skate sharpener.
$600,000 乌鸦传媒� Kettle Valley Steakhouse renovation: A refreshed return of the classic restaurant and its original favourites.
Summer expansion and slope maintenance
$400,000 乌鸦传媒� Bike trail development: Four new trails to open summer 2025.
$700,000 乌鸦传媒� PistenBully 400 winch cat: New equipment to improve grooming on steeper slopes.
Brush cutting & fire mitigation: Reduce wildfire risk and keep winter runs clear.
Safety and access control
$200,000 乌鸦传媒� RFID gate system: Installed in beginner areas for better crowd management and operational security.
