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Updated January 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.

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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Julianne
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Jan, 3 2026
Big white is an awesome family oriented resort with a small villiage to walk around, countless other activities do to (snowmobiling, hiking, tubing…) and great food places. Usually the resort has lots of fresh powder to ski through, although this season has been running short. Loft lines are awesome, all through Christmas and new years the longest I waited in line was only 7-10 minutes. I highly recommend visiting big white in Kelowna!
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Shawn
expert snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 31 2025
Love this place. I get my season pass every year. Great place to ride. Good snow and great village. I would totally recommend for family’s or couples.
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Emmy
beginner skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 28 2025
Good bunny hills. One of the more afforable hills. Stunning views. Close to a decent airport. Way better than dealing with the other touristy hills.
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Mary
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 26 2025
Big White gets a ton of snow, making for great glade skiing . The trees at the top are usually snow packed making for picturesque “ snow ghosts”.
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Krue
expert snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 26 2025
Had a amazing weekend up at big white staff around the resort were very friendly snowshoes Sam’s is always a hit
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Randy
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 25 2025
Was not busy, snow was fantastic, day was awesome, emplooyees where very attentive helpful and in quite a great mood, love this hill
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Will
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 22 2025
Big white offers good lessons and packages to get started for under $200. The have lots of on mountain accommodation and the village is pretty nice for pictures even if you don’t stay there. The gondola is free, do you could get laps without lift ticket I suppose.
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Cody
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 21 2025
Great resort, lots of fresh snow and relatively small lift lines compared to whistler. Go to snowshoe Sam's in the village for great apres!
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Brenda
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 20 2025
A big mountain but lots of whiteout conditions for the 5 days we were there. Much sunnier at Silver Star.

Some good options for restaurants but found them pricey for the quality of food.

Location to Kelowna airport is great.
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Jay
expert snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 19 2025
Big White is awesome, great terrain, great apres - sometimes it get completely white out and there’s no to low visibility (Big White out)
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Eric
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 19 2025
Blue bird days are deadly at Big White, travel is easy from Kelowna, they do need a new lift to the very top, the T bar is not cutting it
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Gregory
expert skier ⛷️ 🇺🇸 United States
Dec, 19 2025
Slopes were fantastic and empty. Food on the mountain was great. the house we stayed in was sin in ski out which made the trip so great. There was fresh snow everyday. No list lines anywhere on the mountain.
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Luc
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 17 2025
Great ski resort. It is definitely geared towards a family style resort but there are still lots of great things to do even if your not with family
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Chengxuan
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 16 2025
it is a bit early season condition this year, i have been to big white multiple times and there’s better and worse times comparing with this years condition. still good skiing and good vibes. the hostel there was a good stay.
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Daniel
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 15 2025
Great ski resort. Management has shifted it into a money milking machine. Great sidecountry acess and champagne powder makes it great to get fresh powder almost every visit.
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Sheldon
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 12 2025
Stayed on the hill, ski and ski out, great skiing, tons of snow, quaint village with a few nice restaurants, but otherwise somewhat quiet. Very family friendly
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Juztis
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 12 2025
Love this place best powder around has great accommodations for the price and the restaurants are decent. The lift lines are really good even even on weekends and powder days
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Lily
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 11 2025
Really enjoyed our visit to big white. It was my first time skiing in Canada, and although I would still say the apres in the Alps is unbeaten, the snow quality in biggie was insane so I would highly recommend for anyone looking for great powder days (even if you have to battle through a white out it’s worth it!).
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Curtis
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 11 2025
Amazing ski hill with beautiful views and challenging runs with great apres ski and lots to do for family’s and people of all ages! Amazing time at Christmas and the Season is amazing ! Wish it was longer !
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Iviwe Arunachellan
beginner skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 10 2025
Great experience that made us fall in love with skiing as a family. Beginner and kids classes well organized and fun. Will be going back soon
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