Big White vs Whitewater Mountain Resort

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

StatBig WhiteWhitewater Mountain Resort
Vertical drop2,490 ft (759 m)2,198 ft (670 m)
Summit elevation7,451 ft6,759 ft
Base elevation4,961 ft4,560 ft
Lifts165
Runs11490
Beginner terrain34%12%
Intermediate terrain36%39%
Expert terrain30%49%
Night skiingYes-

Big White has the bigger vertical (2,490 ft vs 2,198 ft); Big White has more runs (114 vs 90); Whitewater Mountain Resort skews more expert (49% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Big WhiteIndy Pass: 2 days
Whitewater 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 →

Stay near Big White

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