‘It’s the snow’ says the Big White slogan. And as slogans go, it’s spot on. If you want a good chance of skiing powder on reasonably easy slopes, put Big White high on the shortlist. If you want a suntan (or lively après, or extensive steep terrain), look elsewhere; but if you are an intermediate looking to learn to ski powder or try gladed skiing, there can be few better places. Consider combining it with another BC resort such as Silver Star or Whistler for variety.  Big White is a purpose-built resort that has more visitor beds than any other British Columbia resort except Whistler. It's less than an hour from Kelowna airport.  Great for learning to ski powder Slopes quiet except at weekends Convenient, purpose-built village with high-quality condos and a traffic-free centre; good for families Lots of non-skiing snow-based activities at Happy Valley  Visibility can be poor, especially on the upper mountain, because of snow, cloud or freezing fog Ski area modest by Alpine standards Limited après (but getting a bit livelier)  The resort is rather spread out but attractively built in wood and stone, with a family-friendly traffic-free centre.  Much of the place is ski-in/ski-out smart modern condos.  Trees fill the views wherever you look; and near the top of the mountain the trees usually stay white all winter and are known as ‘snow ghosts’; they make visibility tricky in a white-out but are great fun to ski between on clear days.  This guide is taken from Where to Ski and Snowboard, written by Dave Watts and Chris Gill.  Click here to buy a discounted copy of the book.
An expert guide to skiing and snowboarding in Big White, including the best runs, hotels, restaurants and bars. Taken from 'Where to Ski and Snowboard 2015'