Big White vs Gibson Pass Ski Area

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

Compare against

Stat	Big White	Gibson Pass Ski Area
Vertical drop	2,490 ft (759 m)	1,411 ft (430 m)
Summit elevation	7,451 ft	5,869 ft
Base elevation	4,961 ft	4,459 ft
Lifts	16	5
Runs	114	59
Beginner terrain	34%	34%
Intermediate terrain	36%	31%
Expert terrain	30%	35%
Night skiing	Yes	-

Big White has the bigger vertical (2,490 ft vs 1,411 ft); Big White has more runs (114 vs 59); Gibson Pass Ski Area skews more expert (35% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

Resort	Pass coverage (2026-27)
Big White	Indy Pass: 2 days
Gibson Pass Ski Area	Not on a major pass; lift tickets only

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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