The Ski Resort of Big White

Big White isn’t all that big when compared to French giants such as the Three Valleys or the Paradiski. But with a snow record that most European ski resorts would die for, size really doesn’t matter.

A purpose built ski village in the heart of Canada’s British Columbia province, Big White is a totally ski-in/ski-out wintersports destination. In addition to the doorstep skiing all facilities of the modern resort are within walking distance. As with many North American ski resorts the vertical drops are relatively short, but the efficient lift system gets you up the mountain quickly.

Big White is located in the Monashee mountain range in Canada’s Okanagan. This area of lakes and rolling hills is famous locally for mild temperatures, ice wine and champagne powder. Snowfall is plentiful with historical records showing an average of 24 feet (7 metres) each winter. Thanks to the sunny, dry climate the area typically enjoys the snow is fine and light and responsible for creating the resort’s world famous ‘snow ghosts’. When to go? February is a good choice. While European ski resorts are in the grip of school half term fever, Big White is relatively quiet: the March spring break is the resort’s peak holiday period.

Big White, BC at a glance

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Ski area

Big White packs every type of ski terrain into a compact ski area.
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Lift system

Big White’s ski lift system is to the skiing world what Milton Keynes is to town planners: orderly and well-laid out.
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Ski schools and guiding

The Canadian ski resort has one ski school, the Ski & Board School. Owned and run by the resort, the booking desk is conveniently located in the Village Centre Mall next to the main ski hire shop.
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Advanced

The Cliff Area on the east side from Big White Peak offers a number of short but sweet options for expert skiers.
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Intermediate

Kilometres of long cruisey runs make Big White an ideal destination for intermediate skiers, while the off-piste terrain is a good learning ground for wannabe powderhounds.
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Beginner

Big White is an ideal destination for newcomers to the sport.
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Boarding and freestyle

Snowboarders will get the same amount of exhilaration as skiers out of the numerous powder bowls. The 15 acre TELUS Snowpark is also a big draw, though the terrain park at nearby Silver Star is bigger.
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Mountain restaurants

Lunch on the mountain isn’t a feature of Big White skiing - there aren’t any restaurants at altitude.
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