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Updated April 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.

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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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Jack
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Apr, 17 2024
Big White (more or less) delivers exactly what it says. It's big, and it's white (usually has pretty good powder). It's a large hill with decent tree coverage peppered about, and a pretty expansive village area. It has the typical downfalls - pricey, busy, hard to find seating in the chalets, but my biggest "culture shock" was the fact that the base runs have pedestrians just strolling on through them. With the big village and mass of private/rental cabins (right on, but also yikes) literally on the hill - there's people walking on the runs. So the base can get chaotic, and it's definitely one of the busier/pricier hill BUT the snow is good, a party is easy to find, and there's a lot to explore so you CAN escape the madness if you wish.
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Lucy
beginner skier ⛷️
Apr, 16 2024
Beautiful resort, peaceful and quiet. Perfect groomed runs. Great options to eat and drink at. Great ski-in, ski-out accommodation
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Bryn
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 15 2024
Big white has a pretty wide variety of terrain, from countless number of pristine groomers to some pretty large freeride lines. The chairlift efficiency is amazing and you will rarely see a line on weekdays and will never be in line for more than 10 minutes on peak season weekends. I love this mountain and there is so much terrain to play around it at all skill levels. I love you big white and I'm sad the season is over already.
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Matthew
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 15 2024
With snow deep enough to need a snorkel , big white is the place for powder hounds that want to exert as little effort as possible to score the best powder imaginable. Its a really cool place , its just missing some more exciting steep lines.
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David
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 15 2024
Champagne powder for five months! Short lines and friendly staff. Good food. Sweetness! Only an hour from Kelowna this is the best family resort in BC
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Aldo
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 13 2024
Tucked away in the stunning beauty of British Columbia, Canada, lies Big White Ski Resort a gem I hold dear. Its legendary powder, vast terrain, and welcoming vibe make it my go-to ski destination. With over 2,700 acres to explore and an annual snowfall averaging over 24 feet, it's a haven for snow enthusiasts like me. Big White isn't just a ski resort; it's a cherished part of my winter adventures.
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Nan
advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 27 2024
Big white by far is the best family welcome resort in BC Canada.
Best food, best food, best snow school with Affordable prices !
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Melanie
intermediate skier ⛷️
Mar, 26 2024
Big White literally has something for everyone. From cruising down Serwas to The Parachute Bowl beginners to advanced will be happy here. Some of our favorites include the glades over at Gem Lake and off the Falcon Chair.

Super family friendly hill with great ski school and other fun winter activities. Although not necessarily budget friendly, there is multiple family sized ski in and ski out accommodations that are fantastic!

We usually pack our own food but have ordered Underground Pizza and eaten out in the village a few times which has also been delicious. The Tea Bar Cafe is also great!

Worth the drive and the money it is hands down our favorite vacation!
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Colleen
intermediate skier ⛷️
Mar, 25 2024
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Cedric
advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 24 2024
Big white is, as the name says a huge ski resort where you can find all lot of riding terrain for beginners and pros. Especially the wood runs there are amazing all though the most of them are really narrow.
The only problem is, when it gets really busy their lift system isnt to good, so lines are getting big, especially in the mornings
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Corrie
intermediate skier ⛷️
Mar, 23 2024
Big White was amazing!!! But if you can catch a Blue Bird day it is even better! Was there for 5 days and foggy except 1 morning!!! The food in the village is amazing!! Looking forward to going back!
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Tara
advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 21 2024
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Ka
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Mar, 17 2024
Big white is one of my favourite ski resort. Trail groomed well, lots of green and blue trail in the lower mountain that makes Big white beginner friendly. Chairlifts are fast and comfortable. If you like the black diamond trail, gem lake express chairlift is the best choice.
Not so many double black diamond.
Their terrain park is gorgeous!
Night ski is not bad and not expensive. Big white is great for beginners, intermediate, advance or park lovers. And its view are beautiful! Food is awesome!
Their hotel isn't cheap and always fully booked. Better make a plan early before your trip start.
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Oscar
expert skier ⛷️
Mar, 14 2024
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jack
advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 13 2024
Greatest family friendly ski resort in western Canada. A good mixture of different levels of runs so everyone can have fun. But for expert only 1 small zone for Alpine big lines.


Good option for hotels but only handful of restaurants. They are all pretty good but selection is limited.

Best place if your group has mixed level of skiing abilities compared to Whistler or Revelstoke
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Todd
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 28 2024
It wasn't until I had kids that I realized Big White was the best Family Ski Resort in Canada. It is tailor built to develop young skiers. Everything is ski in ski out and there is plenty of variety of terrain as the kids progress.

Being a Dad who loves to shred pow (especially tree skiing) I get my full weekly. Big White is known for getting consistent snow all week that adds up to alot over the sesson. The number of pow days I get are incredible.

Now that we are looking for a condo to purchase at Big White, we have discovered that there is a range of options. Starting in the low $200's you can get a nice studio and if course, the sky is the limit for what you want to spend!

Overall I love having Big White as my home hill and can't wait to ski with my kids more and watch them progress... And the ski with my grandchildren!
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Thomas
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 26 2024
A lot of gentle slope terrain, with some steeps as well.

Caution to beginners/intermediates, some blues are much steeper than others.

A lot of open glades

Grooming is well done

Village has what you need. Difficult to get home by foot after dinner if youre not immediately in the village
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Tim
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 26 2024
Such a great place for the family. So many different activities. Ski slopes for all levels . Big White is an excellent choice. When it snows it snows big time.
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Rhylee
intermediate skier ⛷️
Feb, 26 2024
Great place to learn to ski and build all the way to park. We also skate at the pond and tube as a family. Great place to be!
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Rod
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2024
Have been skiing at Big White for 30 years and it continues to improve. Always can count on good snow conditions.
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