[caption id="attachment_10197" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Masters Big White[/caption] The fantastic Big White Masters Ski Weeks are tailored specifically towards skiers and boarders aged 50+, looking to meet like-minded snowsports fans. These week-long programmes include top ski coaching over 5 half days, a bit of après-ski, good conversation and plenty of social events and entertainment – surely a winning formula! Week 1 starts on 29th January 2018 Week 2 starts on 26th February 2018 Week 3 starts on 26th March 2018 For a taste of what's on offer on a Big White Masters Ski Week, here's a video from Big White's ski & snowboard school director Josh Foster: A typical Masters Week programme of events:

During the day

Monday @ 9:30am Special Masters Monday Lesson Meet the rest of the Masters group during your first lesson of the week. Groups are level-specific and taught by Big White's most experienced instructors. Afterwards, a gourmet lunch is on offer at the Kettle Valley Steakhouse, as well as a wine tasting where you will sample the best from the impressive Okanagan wineries (there are over 130 of them!). Tuesday-Friday @ 09:30am Group lessons for all levels Ski and learn at your pace, with people of a similar ability level, or take your skiing to a whole new level with great instruction and great company. There’s something for everyone, whatever your ability!

Après-ski

Monday 5:00pm Welcome Reception. Head to Happy Valley Cafeteria after a day on the slopes for some delicious drinks and appetisers, hosted by Ski and Board School Director Josh Foster. Tuesday 5:00pm Boot fitting, drinks and seminar with the legendary Lindsay “Dizzy” Bennett. Wednesday 6:30pm Horse sleigh ride and dinner in Big White's forest cabin, with food provided by Kettle Valley Steakhouse. Thursday 5:00pm Drinks and nibbles at one of Big White’s top restaurants. Friday 7:00pm BC Legends Dinner at the delicious Harvest Table at Kettle Valley Steakhouse. Book your ski holiday to Big White with Ski Independence, with the Masters Week for only an extra £185 per person. Week-long packages start from £1497 per person staying at the White Crystal Inn. Price is based on 2 adults sharing a Standard Room, 2 x adult 6 day Big White lift tickets, 2 x Masters Weeks packages, including Air Canada flights from London Heathrow to Kelowna (including free ski carriage), departing Sunday 25th March 2018, and shared return transfers. Masters Week includes 5 x half-day lessons in level-specific groups, complimentary après-ski extras and all taxes. To find out more about the Big White Masters Ski Weeks in 2017, simply get in touch with our team of Ski Specialists. You can call them on 0131 243 8097 or you can request a tailor-made quotation here.