Big White
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MOUNTAIN DETAILS
AT BIG WHITE
SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
Beginners
21 green runs off 16 lifts, with learning terrain at the base. Enough to progress on, though the mountain leans intermediate and above.
Intermediates
64 blue runs and 777 m of vertical. This is the sweet spot here — you can ride all week without repeating a run.
Experts
33 advanced and expert runs. Enough to keep confident skiers honest, mostly off the upper lifts.
Snowboarders
3 terrain parks plus 2765 acres of open riding. Park and pipe are a headline act here.
Off-piste
Snow range 1755–2319 m keeps the upper mountain cold. Inbounds itineraries first; guided touring for anything past the ropes.
PISTE MAP
GETTING THERE
FAQS
Is Big White good for beginners?
18% of the terrain is green — about 21 runs — with learning areas at the base and ski school on site.
How reliable is the snow at Big White?
The mountain runs from 1755 m to 2319 m, a 777 m vertical, and typically opens December through April.
How do I get to Big White?
Closest gateway is YLW Kelowna, about 1 hr by road. Scheduled buses and private transfers are bookable on SnowBus.
Is Big White good for snowboarders?
3 terrain parks and 2765 acres of riding, with 16 lifts serving the mountain.
How many lifts and runs does Big White have?
16 lifts and 119 marked runs across 2765 acres — 18% easy, 54% intermediate, 28% advanced.