Grouse Mountain vs Whitewater

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

StatGrouse MountainWhitewater
Vertical drop1,168 ft (356 m)2,044 ft (623 m)
Summit elevation4,029 ft6,706 ft
Base elevation2,861 ft4,662 ft
Lifts84
Runs5481
Beginner terrain29%20%
Intermediate terrain53%40%
Expert terrain18%40%
Night skiingYesNo

Whitewater has the bigger vertical (2,044 ft vs 1,168 ft); Whitewater has more runs (81 vs 54); Whitewater skews more expert (40% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Grouse MountainNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
WhitewaterNot 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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