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Crystal Mountain
UPDATED: Crystal Mountain the focus of big plans and grassroot efforts
KELOWNA – While Don Journeay is getting grassroots support for reopening Crystal Mountain on a…
Days after announcing a return of West Kelowna ski hill, stolen stuff returned
When Don Journeay announced last week that he plans to re-open a West Kelowna ski…
West Kelowna’s Crystal Mountain to reopen this winter under new name, new management
KELOWNA – After two years of trying to salvage what’s left of the old Crystal…
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...
West Kelowna’s Crystal Mountain and its patrons in limbo at least one more year
WEST KELOWNA – Robert Mellalieu will have to wait at least one more year before…
Report makes 7 recommendations on Crystal Mountain chairlift crash
WEST KELOWNA – British Columbia's safety authority is pointing to poor rope tension as the main culprit behind a chairlift crash at a B.C. ski hill last year.
Ski season begins this weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you are the kind of person who dreams in white, longs for the feeling of cold wind whipping your face and lives for snow days — you are in luck. Opening day at area ski hills is nearly here. Beginning this Saturday, ski resorts around the province will begin to open. Sun...
UPDATE: Crystal Mountain closed for upcoming ski season
WEST KELOWNA – Crystal Mountain Resort will not be open for the upcoming ski and boarding season. “I'm sad to announce that the mountain will not be in operation for the upcoming 2014-2015 winter season,” according to a message posted to the West Kelowna ski resort’s Facebook page. The message goes on to say it’s...