Big White Ski Resort vs Sun Peaks Resort
Big White Ski Resort and Sun Peaks Resort are neighbouring resorts in British Columbia - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Big White Ski Resort | Sun Peaks Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Good |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Very good |
Beginners
Big White Ski Resort
Good
Sun Peaks Resort
Good
Intermediates
Big White Ski Resort
Good
Sun Peaks Resort
Very good
Experts
Big White Ski Resort
Limited
Sun Peaks Resort
Good
Off-piste
Big White Ski Resort
Not ideal
Sun Peaks Resort
Limited
Terrain Park
Big White Ski Resort
Not ideal
Sun Peaks Resort
Not ideal
Families
Big White Ski Resort
Limited
Sun Peaks Resort
Limited
Snow Confidence
Big White Ski Resort
Limited
Sun Peaks Resort
Good
Budget
Big White Ski Resort
Not ideal
Sun Peaks Resort
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Big White Ski Resort | Sun Peaks Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 95.8 km | 154.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 757 m | 888 m |
| Lifts | 20 | 13 |
| Top elevation | 2270 m | 2089 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~81cm) |
| Day pass | €150 | €47 |
Piste
Big White Ski Resort
95.8 km
Sun Peaks Resort
154.3 km
Vertical drop
Big White Ski Resort
757 m
Sun Peaks Resort
888 m
Lifts
Big White Ski Resort
20
Sun Peaks Resort
13
Top elevation
Big White Ski Resort
2270 m
Sun Peaks Resort
2089 m
Snow reliability
Big White Ski Resort
good snow
Sun Peaks Resort
good snow
Snowiest month
Big White Ski Resort
No data
Sun Peaks Resort
December (~81cm)
Day pass
Big White Ski Resort
€150
Sun Peaks Resort
€47
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Sun Peaks Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs or you're watching the budget.