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Apex vs Big White Ski Resort

Big White Ski Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Big White Ski Resort leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Big White Ski Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Apex

120" average season

Best Terrain
Big White Ski Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Apex

$75 day pass

Easiest Access
Big White Ski Resort

1h from YLW

Best Village Vibe
Big White Ski Resort

Charming, walkable village

Apex
British Columbia, Canada
$$Independent
Big White Ski Resort
British Columbia, Canada
$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
8.0
Walkability
8.5
8.5
Village Vibe
8.0
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
2,000'
2,550'
Skiable Area
1,112 ac
2,765 ac
Green Runs
18%
18%
Trails
79
119
Lifts
4
16

Getting There

Airport
YLW
YLW
Drive Time
0.8h
1h
Road Ease
6.5
7.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Epic
Day Pass
$75
$115
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Apex

120"

avg season

2024-25 season

117.4" total

98%

Big White Ski Resort

111.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

109.7" total

98%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
120"60"0"
Apex
Big White Ski Resort

Key Insights

Big White Ski Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Big White Ski Resort offers more terrain variety (2,765 acres vs 1,112 acres)
  • Big White Ski Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (74% green and blue), while Apex skews more advanced (42% black and double black)

Best For

Apex

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Big White Ski Resort

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (2,765 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing