Big White vs Cypress Mountain Ski Area

Big White (British Columbia) and Cypress Mountain Ski Area (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBig WhiteCypress Mountain Ski Area
Vertical drop2,490 ft (759 m)1,975 ft (602 m)
Summit elevation7,451 ft4,678 ft
Base elevation4,961 ft2,703 ft
Lifts167
Runs11479
Beginner terrain34%21%
Intermediate terrain36%50%
Expert terrain30%29%
Night skiingYesYes

Big White has the bigger vertical (2,490 ft vs 1,975 ft); Big White has more runs (114 vs 79); Big White skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Big WhiteIndy Pass: 2 days
Cypress Mountain Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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