When your group spans beginners to experts, you need a mountain with real terrain variety. These 8 large resorts near Vancouver have at least 15% green runs for learners, 25%+ black and double-black for thrill-seekers, and over 1,000 skiable acres so everyone can spread out. The whole family skis together — just on different runs.
Top Mixed-Ability Resorts (8)
Snoqualmie
Washington, USAIkon
147 miles from the airport, 25% green and 30% expert terrain, 1,967 skiable acres.
25%
terrain variety
147 mi
White Pass
Washington, USA
196 miles from the airport, 20% green and 35% expert terrain, 1,500 skiable acres.
20%
terrain variety
196 mi
Silver Star Mountain Resort
British Columbia, CanadaEpic
201 miles from the airport, 20% green and 30% expert terrain, 3,282 skiable acres.
20%
terrain variety
201 mi
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
British Columbia, Canada
Just 103 miles away, 20% green and 40% expert terrain, 1,700 skiable acres.
20%
terrain variety
103 mi
Whistler Blackcomb
British Columbia, CanadaEpic
Just 64 miles away, 18% green and 27% expert terrain, 8,171 skiable acres.
18%
terrain variety
64 mi
Big White Ski Resort
British Columbia, CanadaEpic
194 miles from the airport, 18% green and 26% expert terrain, 2,765 skiable acres.
18%
terrain variety
194 mi
Apex
British Columbia, Canada
148 miles from the airport, 18% green and 42% expert terrain, 1,112 skiable acres.
18%
terrain variety
148 mi
Mt Baker Ski Area
Washington, USA
Just 61 miles away, 15% green and 45% expert terrain, 1,000 skiable acres.
15%
terrain variety
61 mi
Quick Comparison
| Resort | Distance | terrain variety | Beginner | Walkability | Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snoqualmie | 147 mi | 25% | 8.0 | 6.5 | $99 |
| White Pass | 196 mi | 20% | 7.5 | 6.5 | $69 |
| Silver Star Mountain Resort | 201 mi | 20% | 8.0 | 9.0 | $105 |
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | 103 mi | 20% | 8.0 | 7.5 | $95 |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 64 mi | 18% | 8.0 | 9.0 | $220 |
| Big White Ski Resort | 194 mi | 18% | 8.0 | 8.5 | $115 |
| Apex | 148 mi | 18% | 7.5 | 8.5 | $75 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 61 mi | 15% | 6.0 | 5.0 | $89 |
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