Big White Ski Resort Guide
Big White, Canada
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 7,513ft |
| Resort Height | 5,774ft |
| Nearest Airports | Kelowna and Penticton |
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Big White
The ski area of Big White is at an altitude of 5,774ft.
Summary
Big White has direct access to 112 marked pistes, served by a total of 13 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 5,774ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 7,513ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Big White offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Big White is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Big White.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Prudance Bowl'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Big White?
The next notable snow forecast is 9in, expected on 18 December, with around 17in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Big White Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 64 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 21 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 16 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 13 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Big White Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 7,513ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Big White) | 5,774ft |
| Lowest Trail | 4,954ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,559ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
S, W
Big White has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Big White?
This ski resort is in Kootenay Boundary E, Kootenay Boundary, Canada.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Big White is Kelowna, 59 minutes drive away.
Penticton airport is also within three hours drive.
Kelowna is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 13 ski lifts are able to uplift 234,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 1 miles of ski runs, with 2 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Big White open?
Opened (since November 28, 2024).
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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