Big White Ski Resort
# 9Intermediate Terrain in North America
# 1Expert Terrain in Canada
# 1Intermediate Terrain in British Columbia
All ReviewsOverview
Big White Ski Resort is a great destination for all types of skiers and snowboarders, offering wide expansive terrain, light dry powder, short lift lines and modern facilities. The Big White Village is home to the most ski-in/ski-out accommodations in Canada.
Located in scenic British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Big White is about 56 kilometers or 35 miles outside the town of Kelowna. The ski area is situated on the side of Big White Mountain and offers terrain suited to span the spectrum of ability levels. The resort is an excellent family destination offering a wide array of family-friendly activities, including snowshoeing, tubing, skating, snowmobiling, dog sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides and Nordic skiing.
Big White has four village hotels, 25 condominium buildings, 244 private chalets, and two hostels, room for 17,000 on-mountain guests. Many buildings feature hot tubs, saunas, underground parking and fireplaces.
Terrain
Located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley and overlooking the Monashee Mountains, Big White is known for having short lift lines and light dry powder. The ski area also serves up a great selection of terrain for everyone with deep powder bowls, wide-open glades and long groomed trails.
Big White contains modern facilities combined with a well-thought-out trail system. The resort has more than 2,700 skiable acres and a good mix of beginner to advanced runs.
Inside Scoop
When exploring the terrain at Big White, make sure to look out for “snow ghosts” that haunt the mountain. The snow ghosts are frosty, snow-caked trees that have been dubbed ghosts by the locals. Fear not as these trees are truly a site to behold.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
75"
47"
31"
16"
0"
12"
Nov
63"
Dec
56"
Jan
58"
Feb
54"
Mar
20"
Apr
0"
May
Terrain Overview
119
Runs in Total
4.5 mi
Longest Run
2765 ac
Skiable Terrain
38 ac
Night Skiing
Total Lifts: 15
1
Gondolas & Trams
1
High Speed Sixes
4
High Speed Quads
1
Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
3
Double Chairs
4
Surface Lifts
Elevation
7608'
Summit
2549'
Vertical Drop
4948'
Base
Important Dates
November 17, 20232023/11/17
Projected Opening
April 07, 20242024/04/07
Projected Closing
133
Projected Days Open
138
Days Open Last Year
60
Years Open
295"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Big White
5315 Big White Road
V1P 1P3 Kelowna, British Columbia
Canada
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