Mountain Stats

Location

Total Uphill Capacity:
28,700 skiers per hour
20 million Vertical Transport Feet (VTF) per hour   

Terrain:
Resort Area: 7,759 acres (3,140 hectares)
Patrolled Area: 2,834 acres (1,147 hectares)
Groomed Area: 905 acres (367 hectares)
Alpine and Glades: 1,525 acres (618 hectares)
Western Canada’s Largest Resort Night Skiing Area: 38 acres (15 hectares)

Elevation:
Summit: 2,319m (7,606 ft)
Village Centre: 1,755m (5,757 ft)
Gem Lake Base: 1,508m (4,950 ft)

Runs:
119 Designated Trails
18% Beginner
54% Intermediate
22% Expert
6% Extreme
Longest Run: Around the World Route 7.2 km (4.5 miles) - Alpine T-Bar(Top) to Gem Lake (Base) via: Whitefoot Trail → Powder Bowl → Blue Sapphie → Ogo Slow
Total of 105km (65 miles) of marked runs

Vertical Drop:
777 m (2,550 ft)   

TELUS Park:
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

Cross Country:
Big White offers 25 km (16 miles) of incredible combined Nordic and Wilderness trails perfect for Canadian cross country skiing and snowshoeing.  14 kilometers of trails groomed daily with state of the art grooming equipment for both skate and classic technique.

Ski and Weather Conditions:
Online Mountain Forecast (average daytime temperature -5 Celsius) 

Average Totals
*Big White usually closes mid April and doesn't record snowfall past the closing date for that season.

Accommodation:
3 Village Hotels
25 Condo/Town Home Complexes
244 Vacation Homes and Luxury Cabins
1 Ski-in ski-out Youth Hostel

Water Quality:
Big White's water is some of the best in the world read more

Retail:
5 Retail outlets, including Dizzy’s, Peaks, Altitude, Mountainside and The Rider.

Restaurants and Bars:
20 eating establishments, including cozy cafes, casual delis, vibrant cafeterias, and elegant fine dining options. Among these, eight lounges and bars provide the perfect spots to unwind after a day on the slopes. The resort’s entertainment and nightlife scene features lively après-ski events with regular live bands performing in its bars and pubs, ensuring evenings are as exciting as the days on the mountain.

Ski and Board School:
Over 100 qualified instructors. Ski, Snowboard, Private and Group Lessons. Special Improvement Camps; Kids Ski School voted #1 in Canada; Ladies Day, Masters Monday; Recreational Race Camps.

Daycare:
Big White's Tot Town Day Care is unique, exciting and filled with activities and adventures. Children are kept busy with a mixture of indoor play and (weather permitting) outdoor activities. The Tot Town Daycare is for children aged 18 months to 5 years.

Snow Hosts:
Complimentary mountain tours offered by our Snow Hosts. Snow Hosts tours must be pre-booked.

Activities:
The Big White Tube Park
Snowmobile Tours
Ice Skating
Snowshoeing
Dog Sledding
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
Cross Country Skiing
Fireworks
Family Events

Amenities:
General/Deli/Liquor Store
ATM
Lockers
Internet Access
Rental Shop
Ski and Board Repair Shop

Wi-Fi:
Keeping you connected in the places that matter most. Share your mountain moments courtesy of free Wi-Fi powered by TELUS.  

TELUS’ free and friendly Wi-Fi is open to everyone visiting Big White Ski Resort. TELUS smartphones automatically connect to the #TELUSdirect network when in range. All other devices can connect to #TELUS through a simple splash page to enjoy the same service.

Big White Ski Resort features TELUS PureFibre internet connectivity. PureFibre is the most advanced connectivity available on public networks and offers the best and most reliable connectivity to the internet. It provides the best security and entertainment solutions that today's resort homeowners and short-stay visitors can experience.

Cellular connectivity is supplied through TELUS 5G/4G, Canada's most reliable 5G and 4G mobile networks.

General Email:
bigwhite@bigwhite.com