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4.78 (23 Ratings)
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4.74 (314 Ratings)
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4.50 (325 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.49 (86 Ratings)
Intermediates
4.47 (327 Ratings)
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4.46 (114 Ratings)
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4.45 (329 ratings)
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4.26 (324 ratings)
Value for Money
4.22 (323 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
3.89 (288 ratings)
Après-Ski
4.40 (304 ratings)
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4.74 (314 ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.50 (325 ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.40 (316 ratings)
Powder Zones
4.39 (317 ratings)
Tree Runs
3.60 (287 ratings)
Mogul Fields
4.21 (285 ratings)
Off-Piste
4.00 (274 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.47 (327 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.01 (317 ratings)
Eating Out
4.43 (179 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.78 (23 ratings)
Beginners
4.49 (86 ratings)
Intermediates
4.40 (140 ratings)
Advanced
4.39 (80 ratings)
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4.46 (114 ratings)
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Variety of accommodation available from hotel room to multi bedroom condominiums. Trails for all skill levels, but especially. On a good snow day head for the Gem Chair.
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Lovely resort with very quiet slopes. Great snow in February. Good food, friendly people. Would go back
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Big white has beautiful wide empty runs, its not overcrowded. I loved this resort. I also loved the lessons I had here. The quality of snowboarding was like champagne!
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Park at Jem Lake to shave 10 minutes off your drive time and ski the trees off that lift for untouched powder all day long!
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Although Big White is often referred to as "Big White Out" due to frequent inclement weather, the day I visited it was spectacular. Blue skies top to bottom, maximum visibility, and perfect snow conditions. I have skiied all over North America including Vermont, Quebec, New York State, BC, Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah but that day at Big White really opened my eyes to just how incredibly diverse and challanging the varied terrain is at this resort. From the untracked bowl runs off the Gem Lake Express through the Summit snowghosts and the incredible vertical offered by the Cliff, this resort was completely unveiled to me, revealing one of the most incredible ski adventures I'd ever experienced. I had skied this resort before, but had never seen it in all its glory, on a perfect bluebird day! I can't wait for the opportunity to go back again and explore some more! JP
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Big white is one of my favorite mountains, great powder, Huge mountain, and amazing tree runs. What a good mountain
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Been riding at Big White for 5 years now. It’s reliable and fun, with lots of options for newer riders to learn and more advanced riders to shred. The snow this year has been bad but that’s out of control of the resort sadly. Weekends are messy, with loads of people coming up so lift wait times are long, but if you go mid week you can ride right back onto the chair. Lots of places to eat and drink, and a cute village. But be warned, visibility is often real bad. It’s called Big White-Out by locals for a reason.
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Went snowboarding here a few times. Each time had decent powder. Lots of easy-moderate runs making this a good family friendly option. Found a run that I enjoyed a lot with a nice little 15-20 foot drop.

Also went into the ski store and bought a new pair of snowboard boots. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Prices were reasonable as well considering the location.
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Big White is a great family friendly resort. Lots of varied terrain for all levels and enjoyment. Love this place
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LOVE!! If you’re lucky to have a champagne powder day you’ll have a great time! If not you’ll still have a blast, lines and runs aren’t too busy and the village is a blast!
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I’ve been twice and absolutely love this resort!

This ski in/out resort is a must try for all levels of skiing with great friendly staff including Europeans that love living and skiing in the mountains of British Columbia. Once you arrive at the resort you have everything you need for food, drink, entertainment and lots of extra activities such as a spa, outdoor skating rink, horse and carriage ride and tubing.
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Not much snow they are doing best they can groomers doing a great job. Tree and off piste currently terrible
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This is where we started skiing and fell in love with the sport. The ski school is great and being there during the week makes you feel like you have the resort to yourself
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its a great big mountain, lots of different terrain for everyone to enjoy, glades are awsome, lots of powder at the top, and a amazing view
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Excellent ski hill conditions were perfect enjoyed our time thoroughly. Friendly staff. Wasn’t overly busy. Blue bird day that we will enjoy again!
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Went during Feb half term, it was quiet. Some of the slopes completely empty. Lifts were efficient but didn’t have covers so were very cold and windswept. The restaurants were busy so we had to book ahead. There were few bars, most served foodIt was very cold in resort. The resort itself was not very big but the ski area was extensive.
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Amazing family resort. Fantastic mix of terrain and excellent accommodation options. Easy access from Kelowna.
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Spent a week in this stunning location, witnessing the best sun set I've ever seen.
The facilities were fantastic and efficient.
Home to some really good runs for the green, blue and red boarder. A handful of more difficult runs if you head across the mountain
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Big White is a great family friendly resort. Very conveniently located near Kelowna Airport which services flights from most major Canadian cities so easy to get to. The runs are excellent as well as the off piste. A great mountain for consistent powder and large amounts of snow. Snowshoe Sam’s is the apres bar of choice and has a great live music program.
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The pow was insane! Best boarding in Canada. Lifts were quick. Beers were cold & vibes were through the roof mate
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