Shames Mountain Ski Area vs Whitewater

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

StatShames Mountain Ski AreaWhitewater
Vertical drop1,467 ft (447 m)2,044 ft (623 m)
Summit elevation3,809 ft6,706 ft
Base elevation2,346 ft4,662 ft
Lifts34
Runs2781
Beginner terrain26%20%
Intermediate terrain56%40%
Expert terrain18%40%
Night skiing-No

Whitewater has the bigger vertical (2,044 ft vs 1,467 ft); Whitewater has more runs (81 vs 27); Whitewater skews more expert (40% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Shames Mountain Ski AreaIndy Pass: 2 days
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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