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Mount Baldy

Alpine ski season begins with opening of Big White, others not far behind

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Big White Ski Resort has officially opened for alpine skiing and several other local ski hills aren’t far behind. Big White opened today, Nov. 13, about two weeks ahead of schedule for alpine skiing, while Silver Star Mountain opened for nordic skiing yesterday and Sun Peaks Resort welcomed ski teams for alpine training...

Mount Baldy’s future opening in doubt as sale of resort remains in limbo

PENTICTON - A local ski area’s future opening date remains in doubt with winter just around the corner. In an information release issued earlier this month, Baldy Capital Corporation Executive Fred Johnston reported little progress over the past several months regarding the completion of the purchase of the ski resort on terms agreed to by...

Ski hill agreement nets benefits for Osoyoos Indian Band

PENTICTON - Next year’s ski season will see Mount Baldy operate under a new partnership agreement with local First Nations. The Osoyoos Indian Band recently signed an agreement with Baldy Capital Corporation that will provide an annual lease payment by the corporation for land on the hill and allow band members greater access to the...