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Updated April 2026
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How Skiers Rate Big White

Overall Rating
4.44
Value for Money
4.25
Quiet Slopes
4.22
Après-Ski
3.88
Accommodation Options
4.40
Family Friendliness
4.74
Groomed Runs
4.50
Powder Zones
4.40
Tree Runs
4.39
Mogul Fields
3.60
Off-Piste
4.21
Snow Parks
4.00
Lift Efficiency
4.47
Eating Out
3.99
Ski School Quality
4.44
Beginners
4.78
Intermediates
4.48
Advanced
4.38
Experts
4.38
Snowboarders
4.42

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What Skiers Say About Big White

Big White attracts a wide range of skiers and snowboarders, from families with young children to advanced riders seeking powder and tree runs. The most consistent praise centres on champagne powder snow, minimal lift queues (especially midweek), extensive tree skiing, and a compact, family-friendly village with ski-in/ski-out accommodation. Reviewers frequently mention the resort's suitability for all ability levels, though several note that even green runs can be steep. The most common complaint is poor visibility during storms, earning it the nickname 'Big White-Out' among locals. Some reviews highlight limited nightlife and après-ski options compared to larger resorts, and a few mention higher prices for food and accommodation.

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  • powder quality
  • tree runs
  • short lift queues
  • family-friendly terrain
  • ski-in ski-out options
  • terrain variety
  • poor visibility
  • limited nightlife
  • food prices
  • steep greens
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Paul
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Apr, 12 2026
This is a suberb all round resort with something for everyone. Grooming is immaculate and all the resort staff are friendly and helpful. The Cliff is breathtaking, even if you only do the intermediate traverse.
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Sophy
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇦🇺 Australia
Apr, 11 2026
This mountain lives and breathes the ski in, ski out lifestyle. When people ask about the alpine culture, I believe Big White perpetuates it. The friendliness of the lifties and the staff in mountain directly correlates to how th mountain treats it staff! Everyone I came into contact with from baristas, hotel staff, rental attendants and many more just seemed to be enjoying their jobs and even better yet enjoying life to the fullest. In seeing the staff enjoy work so much, really helped me to put into perspective that I was indeed lucky to have chosen this mountain for a holiday. The groomers was exceptional, off piste was even more fun! Their terrain park was so good for all skill levels that I even attempted some of the features I would never in a million years touch! I truely do believe if you want a good quality mountain to visit in all aspects that this should be on the list. It’s a hidden gem among the big dogs of the world.
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Lisa
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇫🇷 France
Apr, 11 2026
Not a bad resort, but not enough snow, always the same place to go out. Also the area is not that big it’s pretty expensive for what we get. Not coming back
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Brenan
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Apr, 2 2026
Super fun time. Friendly people. Great terrain. It was an overall really fun time and I fully enjoyed myself.
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Ian
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Mar, 13 2026
Great resort located at end of dedicated access highway. Fantastic tree runs at top of mountain to learn the basics and progress. Good green runs although quite steep in places.
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John
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Mar, 8 2026
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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Fran
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Mar, 8 2026
Lovely resort with very quiet slopes. Great snow in February. Good food, friendly people. Would go back
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Shyleen
beginner snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 26 2026
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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Marie
expert snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 8 2026
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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John
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 6 2026
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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Deniz
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 6 2026
Big white is one of my favorite mountains, great powder, Huge mountain, and amazing tree runs. What a good mountain
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Chelsey
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 5 2026
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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Alex
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 5 2026
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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Kevin
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 5 2026
Big White is a great family friendly resort. Lots of varied terrain for all levels and enjoyment. Love this place
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Caroline
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 5 2026
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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Sarah
beginner skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 4 2026
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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Brad
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 4 2026
Not much snow they are doing best they can groomers doing a great job. Tree and off piste currently terrible
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Iviwe Arunachellan
beginner skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 4 2026
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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Bailey
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 4 2026
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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Kerry
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Feb, 3 2026
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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