Big White vs Red Mountain Resort

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

StatBig WhiteRed Mountain Resort
Vertical drop2,490 ft (759 m)2,890 ft (881 m)
Summit elevation7,451 ft6,683 ft
Base elevation4,961 ft3,793 ft
Lifts168
Runs11484
Beginner terrain34%27%
Intermediate terrain36%36%
Expert terrain30%37%
Night skiingYesNo

Red Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (2,890 ft vs 2,490 ft); Big White has more runs (114 vs 84); Red Mountain Resort skews more expert (37% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Big WhiteIndy Pass: 2 days
Red Mountain ResortIkon 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 →

Stay near Big White

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