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Updated January 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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Katie
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 20 2025
Good selection of hills. Gem stone side was my favourite. More options for beginners on the other side. A bit confusing to get from lift to lift but not too bad. Ski shop staff is very friendly and helpful.
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Stefano
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 20 2025
Big White is a great place to learn how to ski and board. Has terrain for everyone ! From green groomed to trees to steep blacks. Everyone is super friendly and the runs are always well kept
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Danielle
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 19 2025
Great family friendly resort all around. Cliff is a must on a powder day. Accommodation options can be limited if you dont book well in advance. Same goes for dining options. Just make sure you plan ahead!
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Caitlin
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 18 2025
Depending on snow and winds some areas of the mountain may not be ski-able until later in the season e.g gem lake mostly affected by this. But plenty to explore
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Mitchell
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 2025
Very family friendly resort, with a wide variety of terrain. Have enjoyed coming here for many years and will be going back again soon.
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Ben
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 17 2025
Big White is the best all-around mountain for a trip with your sweetie or with your crewThe terrain is so good for all levels of riders, the runs are wide so even on busy days you don't feel like it's packed, plus it's easy to get to different areas to stay away from crowds and in some champagne pow if desiredAprès-ski is pretty mellow compared to other resorts in this price range but you have great accommodations, many ski-in-ski-out options so I say don't let that deter you and if anything splurge on a place with a personal hot tub instead
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Kayden
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 16 2025
Super family friendly resort. About an hour away from the closest city but theres everything youll need in the village.
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Paul
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 16 2025
Great snow, great resort for all levels. Awesome on resort accommodation options which offer loads of opportunity to ski in / out throughout the day. Mountain is relatively easy to get around for all levels of experience. Make sure to plan for at least 3 days to experience it all!
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Jonno
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 16 2025
I lived and worked at the resort last season - it was awesome. Can get busy at times but nowhere near Whistler levels. Has some awesome black runs and off piste terrain (looking at the cliff and eagle chairs) and the tree runs over at gem lake are just divine. When they get powder, they get powder - it's amazing.
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Hanna
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2025
I loveeeed it! It was so beautiful and it was such a workout on the mountain! We had incredible powder and it wasnt too too busy when we were there.
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Sophie
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 15 2025
this resort is perfect for a family vacation or staying with some friends. Meaning it's a good blend between easy runs, a great snow school and an awesome apres scene too. Occasional good powder, but can get quite busy.
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asha
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 14 2025
Really great slope! me and my partner went for my birthday and had the time of our lives! fun lifties, great village and amazing food! we will be back for sure
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Wanita
beginner snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 14 2025
Our hotel room was spacious 2bedroom with our own hot tub 2 bathrooms ski in and ski out resort. Was so easy to get around to stores and restaurants. My kids couldn't stop riding. There's also a gym, pool and games room. Also its own theater that played something everyday at 5pm. Bingo on TuesdayIce skating rink that was huge and well taken care of. It's magical there, we want to move to BIG WHITE SKI RESORT
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Rachael
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 14 2025
Incredible mountain with vast terrain to explore. Tons of powder and endless tree run options! Great places to stop for breaks and grab a bite mid run and great vibes for apres ski.
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Tessa
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 14 2025
Big white is my favourite mountain to visit in the okanagan. Being so close to Kelowna there are tons of accommodation options and great restaurants for your post ski. The mountain is beautiful and fun!
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Rene
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 13 2025
This hill is great, all levels of ability, minimal lines and lots of snow.Have been here three times for vacation, also close to Kelowna so not a far trip after you land.
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Shaina
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 13 2025
Big White is a beautiful resort that has a run for every kind of skier. It's always a beautiful view with great staff. I have been here many times and I can't wait to go back!
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Victoria
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 13 2025
I really enjoyed skiing at Big White for the two winters that I lived in Kelowna. It is a very approachable hill, but also has some challenging runs in the trees and notably, the Cliff. Consistently good snow. A majority of the runs felt very wide, so even with many people there on weekends, there was always plenty of room to ski.
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Luke
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 13 2025
Family ski resort with little apres. Quiet runs with some excellent off piste. Rarely any waiting for lifts other than peak holidays or weekends, even then there is not much waiting around. Excellent ski school with quality instructors. Slightly pricey for food and there is a lack of real apres - only Sam's which in my opinion isn't very good. Would recommend Big White to anyone who wants a quiet ski resort with not much apres or party scene
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Nicole
beginner snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 12 2025
I went to Big White and we loved our stay and riding the mountain! The mountain was easy to ride (for me being a beginner), and we got hot chocolate in the lodge after.
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