Big White vs Shames Mountain Ski Area
Big White (British Columbia) and Shames Mountain Ski Area (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Big White | Shames Mountain Ski Area |
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| Vertical drop | 2,490 ft (759 m) | 1,467 ft (447 m) |
| Summit elevation | 7,451 ft | 3,809 ft |
| Base elevation | 4,961 ft | 2,346 ft |
| Lifts | 16 | 3 |
| Runs | 114 | 27 |
| Beginner terrain | 34% | 26% |
| Intermediate terrain | 36% | 56% |
| Expert terrain | 30% | 18% |
| Night skiing | Yes | - |
Big White has the bigger vertical (2,490 ft vs 1,467 ft); Big White has more runs (114 vs 27); Big White skews more expert (30% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
One pass covers both: Indy Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
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