Big White Ski Resort vs Whistler Blackcomb
Big White Ski Resort and Whistler Blackcomb 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 | Whistler Blackcomb |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Excellent |
| Experts | Limited | Good |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Big White Ski Resort
Good
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Intermediates
Big White Ski Resort
Good
Whistler Blackcomb
Excellent
Experts
Big White Ski Resort
Limited
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Off-piste
Big White Ski Resort
Not ideal
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Terrain Park
Big White Ski Resort
Not ideal
Whistler Blackcomb
Not ideal
Families
Big White Ski Resort
Limited
Whistler Blackcomb
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Big White Ski Resort
Limited
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Budget
Big White Ski Resort
Not ideal
Whistler Blackcomb
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Big White Ski Resort | Whistler Blackcomb |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 95.8 km | 299.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 757 m | 900 m |
| Lifts | 20 | 33 |
| Top elevation | 2270 m | 2261 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~94cm) |
| Day pass | €150 | €175 |
Piste
Big White Ski Resort
95.8 km
Whistler Blackcomb
299.3 km
Vertical drop
Big White Ski Resort
757 m
Whistler Blackcomb
900 m
Lifts
Big White Ski Resort
20
Whistler Blackcomb
33
Top elevation
Big White Ski Resort
2270 m
Whistler Blackcomb
2261 m
Snow reliability
Big White Ski Resort
good snow
Whistler Blackcomb
good snow
Snowiest month
Big White Ski Resort
No data
Whistler Blackcomb
December (~94cm)
Day pass
Big White Ski Resort
€150
Whistler Blackcomb
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Big White Ski Resort if...
you want better value.
Choose Whistler Blackcomb if...
you want cruisy red runs.