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Updated February 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
4.39
Tree Runs
4.38
Mogul Fields
3.59
Off-Piste
4.20
Snow Parks
4.00
Lift Efficiency
4.47
Eating Out
4.00
Ski School Quality
4.43
Beginners
4.78
Intermediates
4.48
Advanced
4.38
Experts
4.39
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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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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Lena
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2024
Big white is a fun resort to explore tree runs and fresh powder. Favourite trees are over at Black Forest
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Tom
beginner skier ⛷️
Jan, 27 2024
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Bernie
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 25 2024
A great all round resort with ample difficult terrain with an easy option for each lift. I don't think I've waited more than 10 minutes in a lift line in the last 4 years. I ski over 100 days per year. Great spot for a family or groups with skiers of varying ability.
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Emily
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 24 2024
I had an amazing week at Big White. I really enjoyed meeting people through ladies day and had an amazing private lesson instructor. The slopes were pretty quiet, lift lines were pretty fast and there was a good variety of groomed runs, bumps, pow and trees. Also did my level 1 and the staff were amazing despite the challenges we had with weather.
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Anthony
beginner skier ⛷️
Jan, 24 2024
It was my first time going to Big White and I absolutely loved it! With how large the area is, I loved that it was all very accessible to all skill levels and even from the highest point there were green runs to get down for beginners! I already am making plans to go back once or twice next season!
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Kenneth
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 23 2024
A beautiful resort. Went during Dec 2023, was an unusually dry and warm winter, all resorts in BC suffered. Big white was missing 3 feet of snow when I went so ended up ruining my skis on certain groomed runs with its rocks. Other than that, beautiful runs and views, virtually no lines and definitely check out the bowl.
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Conor
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 21 2024
Big white is a fairly small resort but offers amazing powder skiing with it's "champagne powder" and "snow ghosts". It boasts incredible terrain with an abundance of tree runs.
There are plenty of good groomed runs but due to the amount of snowfall the resort receives these are generally only in good condition early on in the day. The lift system is fairly modern but does suffer from queues, especially on powder days.

I would describe it as a friendly resort with a nice atmosphere, good ski school available and some good food and accommodation options.
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Luke
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 20 2024
Very good experience really family friendly and worth a trip, I would definitely visit this location again
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Jess
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 18 2024
One of the best ski resorts yet. Despite being small in size you can never get bored. Learnt how to ski here as a kid and arguably has the best ski school around. Can pick and choose your days with really talented and enthusiastic instructors. It has a great variety of runs from your beginner area directly from the village to you steep double black diamonds.
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John
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 2024
Bigwhite is a great resort for multiple reasons. With a yougish family, we are able to enjoy almost all of the mountain. Fantastic lifts that are well laid out is a bonus. Bigwhite often has light fluffy "champagne" powder. The grooming is top notch. I really enjoying skiing Bigwhite.
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Adryan
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
I went a couple times earlier this last year and even with the snow being scarce, it was still a great ride on groomers and out in the trees
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Dean
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
Skied there on a powder day. So much terrain, so much fun and not too cold. Loved it!
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Logan
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 26 2023
Big white is an amazing place for family and everyday shredding.
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Seth
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 26 2023
It is quite a good family resort but if you want to get intense there is a lot of opportunity.
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Kyle
beginner snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 25 2023
Would recommend this place for beginners , has amazing accommodation and very helpful people , and the slopes , range from easy beginner to expert. Would highly recommended
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Dex
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 23 2023
Big White is an excellent mountain that has plenty of amazing terrain ranging from beginner level to expert level terrain. Big White has a great restaurants know as the woods, bull wheel, snowshoe sams
And globe also all of the main lifts have a day lodge that has various food items if your a intermediate skier the T-bar is a great zone to ride with options ranging from green to double black runs but my favourite is going into the trees right off the t bar. Big white is over all a great resort and a good place to go for a winter getaway
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Paul
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 22 2023
Great for families and skiers / snowboarders of all abilities. Fantastic place to explore. Very well maintained groomers and legendary powder days. Plenty to do both on & off the slopes! Would highly recommend.
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