Canada Ski Resort Guide for Big White
About the Resort of Big White
This resort is rapidly growing but still remains remote, if you are without a car it can feel isolated. Much of the accommodation is the 'ski in ski out' variety. The standards of self catering accommodation is fairly high. The resort has a lot of day visitors who can park near the lift.
About the Mountains near Big White
The slopes are extensive and varied but can be victim to poor visability and the higher mountains suffer from freezing fog. Much of the terrain is wooded. The snowfall rate is impressive with an average of over 300 inches a year. Experts will enjoy the cliff area at the top of the ski area which is a double black as well as glades and bump runs to explore. Intermediates will find excellent cruising terrain with long blues and greens to navigate. Beginners will find a good nursery slope to practise on before progressing to long easy runs.
Après Ski at Big White
There is only one main mountain restaurant. The area does suffer from a lack of off slope activities which often happens when a resort has a lot of day trippers who have left before the usual apres ski begins. There are bars that are lively and offer live music and dancing.
Big White Resort Ratings Guide
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 | Number of Lifts | 15 |
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 | Resort Height | 1755 m |
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| 5760 ft |
 | Slopes / Runs | 1510-2320 m |
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| 4950-7610 ft |
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 | % of Green Pistes in resort | 18% |
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 | % of Blue Pistes in resort | 56% |
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 | % of Red Pistes in resort | 0% |
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 | % of Black Pistes in resort | 26% |
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Local Tourist Office Information
Web address: www.bigwhite.com
Email: bigwhite@bigwhite.co
Telephone: +1 250 765 3101
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