Big White vs Powder King Mountain Resort

Big White (British Columbia) and Powder King Mountain Resort (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBig WhitePowder King Mountain Resort
Vertical drop2,490 ft (759 m)1,867 ft (569 m)
Summit elevation7,451 ft4,993 ft
Base elevation4,961 ft3,127 ft
Lifts163
Runs11440
Beginner terrain34%43%
Intermediate terrain36%35%
Expert terrain30%22%
Night skiingYes-

Big White has the bigger vertical (2,490 ft vs 1,867 ft); Big White has more runs (114 vs 40); Big White skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Big WhiteIndy Pass: 2 days
Powder King Mountain ResortNot 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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