Snow Adventure

It is no surprise that the Big White slogan is: “IT’S THE SNOW!”. And it’s all natural! Because Big White is situated toward the interior of British Columbia, it receives on average 7,5m of dry and fluffy powder snow. This abundant natural snowfall and the expansive and varied terrain make for world class skiing and snowboarding conditions.

Awesome skiing and snowboarding are not the only offerings at Big White. There are many activities that can be enjoyed off the slopes and with 11 slope side restaurants and bars you can rest assured that you will stay entertained. One of the local bars, Snow Shoe Sam’s, has been voted the best après-ski bar in North America.

Big White’s varied terrain offers seemingly endless possibilities for everyone from beginner to seasoned expert. There is a beginner run from every lift so it is possible for everyone to experience the whole mountain.

Big White Ski Resort, BC, Canada

One of the amazing things about Big White is that even though it is the second most popular resort in British Columbia. the slopes are never really crowded. The wide open runs and multitude of terrain creates an atmosphere of unlimited space. Big White also features one of North America’s most comfortable lift systems. including the longest six-passenger chairlift in Canada. Therefore there is more riding and less standing around. These are some of the reasons why the mountain is so ideally suited to host courses such as our improvement programmes.

Big White Ski Resort, BC, Canada

Something really unique about Big White is the Snow Ghosts. At some of the higher elevations the trees become completely covered in snow and rime so that they resemble ghost like forms and look almost animated. Riding in between the Snow Ghosts is a remarkable and surreal experience. Often it feels like time and space come to a standstill.

For those die-hards who just can’t get enough Big White also features the largest night skiing terrain in Canada as well as a world class terrain park for the more adventurous. Night skiing is available Tuesdays through Saturdays and ends later in March due to spring time conditions. The terrain park is open for night skiing on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Big White Ski Resort, BC, Canada

Watch a few video clips to find out what it’s really like at Big White.
We especially recommend Pontiac World of Skiing - part 1 and Welcome to Big White Ski Resort.

Big White Ski Resort, BC, Canada

The Village Centre is conveniently situated in the heart of Big White. The main street, Easy Street, is actually a ski run which gives you swift ski-in/ski-out access to Big White’s friendly boutique shops, restaurants and cafes. A short ski or gondola ride from the village is the Happy Valley area where more wining and dining can be enjoyed plus activities such as ice skating and tubing.

Big White Ski Resort, BC, Canada

One of Big White’s most attractive attributes is that it takes all the hassle out of skiing and snowboarding. Big White has the largest totally ski-in/ski-out resort village in North America which means that you will be skiing and snowboarding virtually right to and from your door.

Big White Stats

• Average annual snowfall: 24.5 feet / 7.5 m
• Night skiing/boarding: yes
• Vertical drop: 2,550 ft / 777 m
• Summit Elevation: 7,606 ft / 2,318 m
• Ski-able terrain: 2,765 acres
• Marked runs: 118
• Longest run: 23,760 ft / 7.242 km
• Snowmaking: 0%
• Number of lifts: 16
• Uphill lift capacity: 28,000 per hour
• Length of season: Mid November to mid April
• Travel info: Fly into Kelowna International Airport
• Transfer time: 45 min

The 16 Lifts

• 1 - 8 Passenger High Speed Leitner Gondola (Lara’s Gondola)
• 1 - 6 Passenger High Speed Chair (Snow Ghost Express) NEW!
• 4 - 4 Passenger High Speed Chairs (Ridge Rocket, Village Bullet, Black Forest, Gem Lake)
• 1 - 4 Passenger Beginner Chair (Plaza Chair)
• 1 - 3 Passenger Chair (Powder Chair)
• 3 - 2 Passenger Chair (Falcon Chair, TELUS Park, The Cliff)
• 1 - T-bar (Summit T-bar)
• 1 - Children’s Magic Carpet
• 1 - Beginner 450 foot Magic Carpet NEW!
• 2 - Tubing Lifts (Mega Snow Coaster)

Terrain Info

• Beginner – 18%
• Intermediate – 56%
• Advanced – 22%
• Extreme – 6%

Telus Park Stats

• Super Pipe: 500 ft long with 17 ft transitional walls
• Standard Half Pipe: 400 ft long with 12 ft transitional walls
• Boarder/Skier-Cross course that can be tuned up to run regional, national, and World Cup events
• beginner/intermediate and intermediate/advanced lanes combined with rails and jumps

Extra Activities

• Snow mobile tours
• Dog sledding
• Snowshoeing
• Horse sleigh rides
• Tubing on the Mega Snow Coaster
• Scenic airplane tours
• Outdoor ice skating
• Nordic Skiing

2007 Awards

• Best Tree Skiing
• Newest, Longest, Six-Pack (Snow Ghost Express)
• Best Powder
• Best Place to Test Skis
• Best Corduroy

2006 Awards

• Best Family Skiing
• Best Place to Drop off the Kids & Get their Gear
• Best Powder
• Best Grooming
• Best Terrain Park in the West (TELUS Park)
• Best Place to Fly & Ski on the Same Day
• Best Party to get a Local’s Invite (The Shed Party)
• Best Place to Celebrate Australia Day (Snowshoe Sam’s)
• Best Place for an Old-fashioned Outdoor Hockey Game
• Best Place for Boys to Play with Heavy Machinery

2005 Awards

• Best New Chair (Cliff)
• Best New Terrain Park (TELUS Park)
• Best Intermediate Terrain (Gem Lake)

2004 Awards

• Best Non-Skiing Family Destination
• Best High-Speed Cruising
• Most Accessible Powder

2003 Awards