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Updated December 2025
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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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Francesca
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 10 2025
Great family friendly resort, snow is great as well- lots of terrain for all levels so great if you’re going on a family trip. Visibility can be a challenge, but really good powder runs in bowls.
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Brent
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 9 2025
Always have a great time at Big White. On the bluebird days, it’s unreal but foggy days are still a blast. Might just have a couple less runs and check out the many great restaurants and bars on the hill.
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Malcolm
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 6 2025
Seasons pass holder for 18 years.
Great family resort and ski school/day care.
Friendly staff
Like most resorts costs are increasing!
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Natalie
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 4 2025
I just absolutely love this ski resort!! The accommodations are amazing. The staff on the mountain are so friendly! The ski school is amazing with the littles
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Trevor
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 4 2025
First time at Big White in February this year. Awesome resort white great runs, great snow, quality runs and super efficient lifts. Hardly ever had to wait in lift lines (even during Family Day). Ski in/out are awesome. Ski right into the village for great apres options, will definitely be returning! Highly recommend now
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Noah
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 3 2025
Stayed here at a condo. Was easy to ski in and ski out. Hot tub was included at the condo. Hot tub was nice to relax in after a full day of skiing.
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Laura
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 3 2025
Such a fun ski resort! Very family friendly especially around the holidays. Good varied terrain and plenty of off piste options. Head over to gem lake for the best runs. Can get busy off bullet chair.
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Joshua
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇦🇺 Australia
Nov, 24 2025
I have been to Big White twice now and both times have been awesome. It’s a quieter mountain than some I’ve been to but still busy enough to create a good vibe. Definitely family friendly but enough pubs around for a good night out. Good place to rent a chalet and share with a bunch of people. Great runs with some easier tree runs for beginners/intermediate to join in as well. Love it and can’t wait to go back.
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Amy
intermediate skier ⛷️
Mar, 22 2025
As an intermediate skier, this was pretty much the perfect resort to improve my skiing. The runs are wide and not too busy and a huge variety of options depending on whether you are looking for tree runs, powder or groomers.

It maybe isnt the best resort for complete beginners, even the easiest greens have parts that are quite steep (as compared to greens in Europe) but the quality of skiing is great. Only negatives compared to Europe is that the runs arent as long, meaning more time spent in chairlift queues, and European style apres is pretty much non existent.
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Brieann
advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 21 2025
Big White is a good beginners, family friendly mountain. Prices could be better (more discount options) for locals. Would be nice if they would team up with other Mountains to create a pass that allowed you to explore more around BC and bring in riders from far and wide. Overall, Big White is an okay Mountain in a convenient location providing a short drive to Kelowna and all of the outdoor activities the Okanagan supports.
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Ian
intermediate skier ⛷️
Feb, 19 2025
Had an amazing time and I cant wait to go back, it was truly a once in a life time trip, my entire family had an amazing time and were already planning on coming back to big white
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KEVIN
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 12 2025
First year on Indy Pass. Took the trIp across the country and North to Canada. What a difference from East Coast US skiing!!!! My wife and I loved every second of it. Our two teen boys absolutely LOVED the terrain park and glades. Will be back for sure
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Jordan
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 7 2025
Amazing resort to lose yourself in powder and glades! Never lets you down. Prices are good when you buy early bird specials
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Laugan
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Feb, 7 2025
Love this mountain. It usually has consistent snow. There is something for everyone at this mountain. There are multiple restaurants and sometimes 1 or 2 food trucks. There are many places to stay, although they can be quite expensive if you are on a budget. There is a hostel but you must phone to reserve. There are usually events going on after hours. There is a small liquor store and bodega for groceries. There are events that happen at the mountain all year long and an amazing end of season concert. You can also pay for a season's pass in installments.
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Amanda
intermediate skier ⛷️
Feb, 6 2025
Good mountain. But busy. Think downtown Kelowna in the summer, but on the mountain. Weekdays are best.
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Cecily
beginner snowboarder 🏂
Feb, 6 2025
I was really happy to go here! Me and my friends had such a great time even though I'm a beginner. Thanks for the wonderful experience
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Allan
beginner skier ⛷️
Feb, 6 2025
Went skiing here for the first time and was very impressed with the lessons. My instructor was super nice and gave me personalized tips and was patient. The discovery program is a great option for those learning and getting into the sport. I highly recommend big white for families as they have lots fun things for kids at night and different events daily.
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Devon
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 6 2025
Been a season pass holder for 4 years. Great hill to learn how to ski with the wide range of terrain and beginner to intermediate runs. Wont have the expert or difficult terrain like a revelstoke or kicking horse but great to go for a day with friends and grab a bite to eat in the village. Plenty of options for tree skiing which is fantastic.
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Sian
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 6 2025
Have loved big white
For many years,
Something for everyone to
Enjoy there from
The ski runs, terrain park,
To the sore ski activities
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Whitney
intermediate skier ⛷️
Feb, 5 2025
I had an awesome experience with my daughter. The only thing that was kinda bad was the food. It was very bland. But they were quick to find something to our liking and made sure that we had the best overall experience possible. Will definitely gô there again.
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