Getting to Kirkwood
It’s so easy to get to Big White that you don’t have to worry about whether or not you’ll have a car. Big White is 56 km (35 miles) southeast of Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley, making it easily accessible.
You can fly into Kelowna’s International Airport and take a quick shuttle (55 minutes) to get you to the resort. Many of the major airlines have daily direct flights from many major cities so you have plenty of traveling options.
For the latest information about road conditions, closures, travel advisories and more, please visit the Drive BC website at: www.drivebc.ca.
Travel Logistics
By Car
The K-factor makes Kirkwood the place to go to get your powder fix. However, this can also create some adventurous road conditions. We are located between two mountain passes. Make sure you are prepared for Winter Travel.
Make sure you know the Winter Closures – Please note that Mormon Emigrant Trail is closed during winter. This road will likely pop up as the fastest route on your GPS system, so make sure to select an alternate route.
By Air
Highway 580 directly connects Reno/Tahoe International Airport with Kirkwood, CA (79.9 miles), making traveling to Kirkwood Mountain Resort convenient.
Luggage and Ski Shipping Service
Avoid the hassle of carrying and checking bags by sending your luggage and sports equipment ahead with Luggage Forward, the official luggage and sports equipment shipping service of Vail Mountain.
