Shop Local, Win Big

Buying boots this season? Make sure you shop locally to be in with a chance of winning the ski trip of a lifetime! 

If you’re planning on investing in a new pair of ski (or snowboard) boots this winter then make sure you spend your money at your local winter sport retailer. The Snowsport Industries of Great Britain (SIGB) have teamed up with Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada, to offer a lucky skier or snowboarder the chance to win the trip of a lifetime for two.  

To be entered into the competition, all you need to do is make your purchase from an SIGB member retailer, then enter online to be in with a chance to win a seven-night, all-inclusive trip for two to Big White Ski Resort. 

The collaboration hopes to encourage ski and snowboard enthusiasts to take advantage of the UK’s dedicated and knowledgeable snowsport retailers, and to make their most important kit purchase of the year at their local store. Tord Nilson, Co-President of the SIGB, said, “At SIGB, we are always looking for ways to encourage British skiers and snowboarders to support British ski and snowboard shops by buying locally from our fantastic boot fitters across the country. Giving away a holiday to enjoy your new boots in champagne powder is the perfect excuse to purchase a new pair!” 

Nestled in the Monashee Mountains, Big White Ski Resort is British Columbia’s crown jewel for powder hounds and families alike. Renowned for its epic 750 cm of annual serving of pow and its iconic ghostly white trees, Big White offers over 2,700 acres of skiable terrain that serves up something for everyone. With ski-in, ski-out village, laid back vibe and epic terrain, it’s certainly one for the to-do list as Michael J. Ballingall, Senior Vice President of Big White Ski Resort says, “Canada and Big White Ski Resort have always been places that British skiers and snowboarders dream about – a ‘bucket list’ destination. Being able to bring that dream to the masses by providing a competition that anyone can win, and then being at the other end to welcome the winners and provide true Canadian hospitality is something we’re really excited about. We look forward to tasting some of our world-class Okanagan champagne powder together with the winners.” Yes please! 

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If you’ve already bought your ski boots or snowboard boots, let’s hope you made the purchase after the 1st of November – any purchase made at a member store from the 1st of November 2024 will count as a valid entry! All you need to do is head online here, enter your details and upload your receipt to be entered into the prize draw. Entries will close on the 1st of March 2025.  

The prize includes: 

  • Flights to Canada 
  • Round trip airport transfers 
  • 7 nights luxury accommodation  
  • 6-day lift passes 
  • First day guided tour of the slopes 
  • Complimentary dinner at The Woods slopeside restaurant 
  • Evening tubing experience 

So, get yourself in store, find your perfect boots and make the most of this outrageously epic opportunity.