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Updated December 2024
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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.

AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews

  • 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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Darren
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 11 2024
Amazing hill, love skiing there.
Great accommodation, a little pricy but great ski in ski out options.
Food is amazing
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Austin
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 9 2024
I ski BW annually. Great runs, well maintained. Only two drawbacks would be limited night life and limited runs for night skiing!
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Matthew
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 9 2024
Of all the Canadian slopes I have traveled too I would rate big white as possibly the best value and quality hill. It is well known for its amazing powder and it will not disappoint. With a nice base camp and a fair amount of runs big white gives a nice whistler style experience at a lower price- but the real gem is the deep powder glades just beyond the boundary. Some of the best powder I've ever seen. Even though it's a relatively small hill I would still place it above the other locals, Revelstoke, sun peaks & whistler.
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Antonio
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 8 2024
The best powder in the west for a fraction of the cost compared to the bigger resorts. As soon as the afternoon hits, the crowd lightens up and you can zip to the front of the line of every lift.

So much more than just the downhill, they have a skating rink, snowshoe trails, cafes, stores, tubing, and so much more.
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Kale
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 8 2024
Unreal experience,
Went on a Friday which I got half price with my rbc credit card. Didnt wait more than 2 people in any line. It didnt snow for a few days before but still decent snow! Overall great experience with great employees and food and accommodation!
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Gurkirat
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 6 2024
Big White is a resort in the Okanagan. Its has many different runs available for all levels. They have lots of accommodations for staying, eating, drinking, lounging, resting. My favourite resort in all of B.C. I would even say I enjoy big white more than Whistler! They have outdoor skating rinks, hockey rinks, sledding hills, they also have park ski/snowboarding with different types of activities like rails, small and big jumps, ramps, steps, etc. The lifts here dont have big lineups, and the lifts are very new and efficient! Very big resort with lots of amazing runs for all levels! I can honestly keep on raving about this resort. They also have a very good ski/snowboarding school. Well worth the trip!
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Seth
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇺🇸 United States
Dec, 6 2024
I think big white is an amazing resort and it should get more recognition for its diversity in terrain and crew. I would definitely go here often.
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Jose
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 5 2024
Love this place, not super busy usually and ski lifts are quick. It does get foggy though and that can take away from the experience. There are not that many advanced trails but there is something for everyone and the town is well worth the visit.
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Dyson
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 4 2024
Big White is such a fantastic ski resort. I go there every weekend and I have a blast. It is top-tier skiing.
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Damien
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 2 2024
great skiing experience good for beginner skiers and good skiers. Very well worth your time money if your buying a seasons pass
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Henry
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 2 2024
I've been there two times, once with friends, and the other time with family. Both times I had an incredible amount of fun and the hotchocolates at the bullwheel are great! The off terrain runs were very challenging when I last went there, and my favourite was by far pegasaus which is a near vertical huge bowl. It is an all round great time and I consider it worth the price.
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Kevin
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 1 2024
Love this place. Loads of snow everywhere. Be careful when the fog rolls in at certain elevations. Groomer operators are pros and do a fantastic job. Several off piste areas to enjoy as well. It doesnt disappoint ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Jaxson
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 1 2024
Big white is my home hill and my favourite hill to ride, there champagne powder is some of the best on earth. With extremely friendly staff on the lifts and in the village it is always a pleasure to be up at big white for a fun day of skiing
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Sean
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Nov, 29 2024
Good hill from beginner to intermediate. The terrain park is fairly good for the size of the hill, youll learn a lot. More advanced riders know many routes past the ropes.
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Ryan
intermediate skier ⛷️
Nov, 25 2024
Big white is a BLAST!!! What I really love about it is that majority of the resort is blue runs, meaning an intermediate skier can more or less go wherever they want without thinking much about it. Super cool. Its got a great village and plenty of building scattered around the mountain. Cant commend enough the terrain though, glades areas felt so plentiful and so fun, I picture my time at big white as some of my best in my ski career so far.
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Diego
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 24 2024
Amazing resort! The village is beautiful, the snow can be bountiful and the powder is unreal. The alpine zone is wild looking with trees enveloped in ice and snow. Magical!

Amazing family terrain and some for dad who likes to get a little crazy. Some for everyone. The ski school is also really good

Must visit Big White!
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Tyler
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 24 2024
Family oriented Mountain resort with something for every level of skier. Good Eats in village too Ample parking. Get your tickets in advance to avoid ticket lines. Canadian Gem
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Matt
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 22 2024
So beautiful above the clouds
Powder and sunshine.

I don't unstrap anymore. Lol.
When I was young, I did and sunk to my midsection in lovely quiet bliss.

In my top three destinations in Canada.

Absolutely enjoy this beautiful place.
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Ryan
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 22 2024
Very good solid mountain. Glades and alpine are great, and the tree skiing is basically unmatched. Pretty quite mountain accept on holidays, and park is quite large and well maintained.
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Ian
expert snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 22 2024
This is a great ski resort for those looking for some great snow and a great overall experience. The lines arent too long and it is a great vibe, 2 thumbs up for sure!
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