Whether yousa国际传媒檙e out to ski, snowshoe or just apr猫s on the mountain; we will enjoy the fresh air, usually get above the grey sky that is in the city and enjoy some sunshine. Heading up to a local ski hill is also a way for myself to get out of the city with friends, bring my two dogs with me and enjoy some winter fun all within a short drive from my home. Our area mountains arensa国际传媒檛 just about skiing, and family fun, they also host some great events, have a good selection of accommodation and restaurants; here are a few more reasons to head out of the city for the weekend.
1.Verticles and Vintages, March 9 at Apex Mountain Resort
This event is the highlight, an evening of tasting many of the renowned wines from the Naramata Bench. Wineries will be pouring a selection of tastings and the wines will be complimented by delicious tapas and chefssa国际传媒� specialty tastes created by the Gunbarrelsa国际传媒檚 gourmet kitchen. Join the wineries for this wonderful evening of tasting and after in the Gunbarrel Saloon and Restaurant for live music and dancing.
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2. Seismic Spring Mountain Festival, March 22-31 at Silver Star Mountain Resort
Also known as thesa国际传媒ILVERSTAR. EPIC. ICONIC. SPRING. MOUNTAIN. INDUSTRY. COLLECTIVE. SilverStar Mountain Resort is causing tremors with the first annual SEISMIC Mountain Festival - a collaboration of sport, music, art, culture & community into one volcanic 10 day Mountain Event. Shaking it up with over $50,000 in cash & prizing, 7 signature sporting events, live music acts, beverage gardens & village DJsa国际传媒檚, wine & spirit festival & dinners, art exhibitions, vendors & live showcases sa国际传媒� be part of the energy! For a list of events visit their website at
3. Baldy Brew Haha, March 23 at Baldy Mountain Resort
Amazing local Okanagan Craft Beers, and hilarious comedians come together at Baldy on Saturday March 23rd for the first annual Baldy Brew Haha Comedy and Craft Beer Festival featuring comedian Tim Nutt!! Come spring itsa国际传媒檚 time for the hopheads to have their heyday at Baldysa国际传媒檚 1st annual Craft Beer and Comedy Event. The next best thing to a great day on the slopes, is a great afternoon in the spring sunshine with a locally crafted beer in hand and loads of laughs from internationally known comedians. Tickets and more information available on their website
4. Peak Pride Festival, April 5-7 at Big White Ski Resort
Big White Ski Resort is proud to be hosting the third annual Peak Pride celebration this spring that will bring the LGBT2Q+ community together for an epic weekend including a gaymes night, pride parade, culinary walks, skiing, wipeOUT and farewell brunch. For a full list of events and to book your stay visit
5. Closing Weekend Spring Melter, April 20-21 at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Join them in sending off the season with a bang April 20 & 21. The perfect way to celebrate and send off their 2018-2019 season. Catch some beats, grab a gourmet burger and ice cold brew at the Mackenzie Outpost with DJsa国际传媒檚 spinning from 11am-2pm, then ski down to a rockinsa国际传媒� party in the Rockford Plaza with live music from local BC bands. This is a free event, book your accommodation early, for a schedule of events visit their website
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is the owner of Impact Events & Brand Management located in Kelowna. When not helping businesses with their events and getting their brand out to the world shesa国际传媒檚 busy exploring the Okanagansa国际传媒檚 beaches, wineries, patios and hiking with her dogs Grace and Penny.
