Big White Resort Guide - Real Reviews From Real Skiers
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The Skiers' Guide to Big White

Top Rated for
4.81 (16 Ratings)
Beginners
4.75 (237 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.53 (148 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.53 (64 Ratings)
Intermediates
4.50 (246 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.49 (250 Ratings)
Overall Rating
Ranked
47th
of 230 ski resorts
Overall Rating
4.49
From 250 Reviews
119
Total Runs
4948
Bottom Elevation
7608
Top Elevation
2765
Skiable Terrain

Big White is like the all-rounder of ski resorts – great snow, lots of runs, and something for everyone. You're looking at a wide range of trails, from chill to challenging. The village is buzzing with energy, with plenty of places to grab a bite or a drink. It’s super family-friendly, so everyone can join in the fun. The views are nothing short of stunning, and there are some neat activities besides skiing if you want to mix it up.

Ranked Highly For
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Tree Skiing
18th of 233 worldwide
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Powder Zones
24th of 235 worldwide
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Beginners
9th of 89 worldwide
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Intermediates
22nd of 118 worldwide

Recent Reviews

As an intermediate skier, this was pretty much the perfect resort to improve my skiing. The runs are wide and not too busy and a huge variety of options depending on whether you are looking for tree runs, powder or groomers.

It maybe isnt the best resort for complete beginners, even the easiest greens have parts that are quite steep (as compared to greens in Europe) but the quality of skiing is great. Only negatives compared to Europe is that the runs arent as long, meaning more time spent in chairlift queues, and European style apres is pretty much non existent.
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Big White is a good beginners, family friendly mountain. Prices could be better (more discount options) for locals. Would be nice if they would team up with other Mountains to create a pass that allowed you to explore more around BC and bring in riders from far and wide. Overall, Big White is an okay Mountain in a convenient location providing a short drive to Kelowna and all of the outdoor activities the Okanagan supports.
Family Friendliness
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Had an amazing time and I cant wait to go back, it was truly a once in a life time trip, my entire family had an amazing time and were already planning on coming back to big white
Family Friendliness
Off-Piste
Snow Parks
Eating Out
Après-Ski
Value for Money
Groomed Runs
Tree Skiing
Mogul Fields
Powder Zones
Quiet Slopes
Lift Efficiency
Ski School Quality
Accommodation Options

Big White Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
119Total Runs
4.5 milesLongest Run
2765 acresSkiable Terrain
38 acresNight Skiing
Elevation
7608 feetTop
4948 feetBottom
2660 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
1Gondolas / Cable Cars
11Chairlifts
4Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
$CAD1899Season pass
$CAD1491 day
Weather
235 cmAverage annual snowfall

Big White Travel Information

Airports
60min drive60KMsKelowna International Airport (YLW)
90min drive80KMsPenticton Regional Airport (YYF)
Train Stations
60min drive60KMsKelowna