Why Big White is Highly Rated for Beginners

Big White has put a serious amount of effort into making sure beginners can have a good introduction to skiing. They have certainly earned the 2025 award for Best for Beginners in North America. Big Whites reputation as a beginner friendly destination is clear with a behemoth 4.83/5.00 rating for beginners. The mountain features exceptionally gentle learning terrain that builds confidence rather than intimidation. Allan, a beginner skier, highlights the personalized instruction he received: "My instructor was super nice and gave me personalized tips and was patient." The resort's discovery program receives particular praise as "a great option for those learning and getting into the sport." What truly elevates Big White above other North American resorts is the thoughtful layout—Tamara, an intermediate skier, points out that there's "a green run from every lift," ensuring beginners never feel stranded or forced onto terrain beyond their comfort zone.

The supportive environment extends beyond just the physical terrain. One Snomad community member who identifies as a beginner snowboarder, Cecily, shared: "I was really happy to go here! Me and my friends had such a great time even though I'm a beginner." The mountain's confidence-building design includes wide, well-maintained runs that allow new skiers to progress naturally. Gabriella, another beginner, emphasizes the "really gentle terrain" that makes learning less intimidating. Devon, an advanced skier, sums up the resort's beginner-friendly appeal: "Great hill to learn how to ski with the wide range of terrain and beginner to intermediate runs." This combination of patient instruction, supportive atmosphere, and carefully designed progression zones makes Big White the clear choice for beginner skier and snowboarders in North America.

Want to know if this resort is right for you? Read our full resort guide to see how Big White stacks up across all 20 of our community-rated categories!