(submitted photo/Big White)

By Vernon Matters Staff

Significant upgrades

Big White Bike Park gears up for major summer expansion

Jul 8, 2025 | 10:36 AM

Big White Bike Park is ramping up for one of its busiest build seasons yet, with nearly 10 per cent more terrain set to open this summer.

The mountain’s trail crew has been hard at work refreshing existing routes and breaking ground on new ones, including the addition of a beginner-friendly skills park in the heart of the village — now officially open. The goal, park officials say, is to provide a more progressive riding experience for all levels of riders.

“Our team is focused on creating a smoother, safer way for people to grow their confidence on the bike,” said Drew Gobeil, patrol director at Big White. “We are really excited to bring these world-class trails to life.”

Construction is also underway on a second skills park located just above TELUS Park. It will feature three separate lines — blue, black and double black — each designed with terrain-specific elements that help riders build technical skills in a controlled setting.

One of the summer’s most anticipated projects is a new blue flow trail that starts near Rhonda Lake Road and winds down to the Joker hub. The trail, which includes a signature wood feature and doubles as an uphill extension of Stacked Deck, is being prioritized for completion later this season.

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In the Spruce Zone, crews have begun cutting in a new single-track route near the top of Dark Roast. That trail is not expected to open until 2026.

Park staff are reminding riders to stay off trails still under construction. Entering closed zones can delay progress and pose safety risks to both workers and the public.

Big White Bike Park officially opened in 2017 and now offers close to 30 trails. The terrain is known for its mix of alpine tech, machine-built flow and sweeping Okanagan views.