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Big White verses Whistler/Blackcomb

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Yogiman_51
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I just want to say that there should be an investigation into Big Whites claim of being the “best” ski resort in Canada lol! What an absolute crock!
Do they really believe in this statement and have they a leg to stand on? Firstly, let’s compare amenities and then go from there...
Feb 1 2020 9:50PM
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FUUUCK
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smaller lift lines
lighter snow
Feb 1 2020 9:52PM
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If we're talking best resorts in Canada, it depends on what you're looking for. Whis is really something, but I've had the best skiing of my life at Revy. Kicking Horse, Fernie, Whitewater and Red are all great mountains as far as BC goes.

Big White though? That shit is one big blue run, and you can't even see it. They apparently have a pretty good Park though?
Feb 1 2020 10:04PM
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animecork108
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I’m pretty sure they say best family resort not best in general
Feb 2 2020 9:43AM
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kim_jong_ill
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-arc-If we're talking best resorts in Canada, it depends on what you're looking for. Whis is really something, but I've had the best skiing of my life at Revy. Kicking Horse, Fernie, Whitewater and Red are all great mountains as far as BC goes.

Big White though? That shit is one big blue run, and you can't even see it. They apparently have a pretty good Park though?


The mountains in the Kootenays are sooooo much better than WHistler in my opinion
Feb 2 2020 10:20AM
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TheMoostafian
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If you’re taking a family ski trip, big white is pretty good. Especially if you have young kids (or just anyone who’s new to skiing).
Feb 2 2020 12:41PM
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SteezySlav
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Dont know about best but its up there. If anyone skis big white hit me up tho im here all season
Feb 2 2020 11:13PM
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animecork108
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SteezySlavDont know about best but its up there. If anyone skis big white hit me up tho im here all season


I’m up most weekends would be down to do a couple laps sometime
Feb 2 2020 11:19PM
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skiP.E.I.
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Big White is similar Whistler in price and crowds but is smaller and lacks the bigger terrain.
Feb 2 2020 11:33PM
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SteezySlav
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animecork108I’m up most weekends would be down to do a couple laps sometime


Sounds good man hit me up anytime
Feb 2 2020 11:35PM
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JmckR
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-arc-If we're talking best resorts in Canada, it depends on what you're looking for. Whis is really something, but I've had the best skiing of my life at Revy. Kicking Horse, Fernie, Whitewater and Red are all great mountains as far as BC goes.

Big White though? That shit is one big blue run, and you can't even see it. They apparently have a pretty good Park though?


The park there is fantastic to be fair. But that's not how you should judge a ski resort, the park should be like 5th on the list at best.
Feb 5 2020 8:31PM
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TheMailManThe park there is fantastic to be fair. But that's not how you should judge a ski resort, the park should be like 5th on the list at best.

I 100% agree with you, but I have no draw to ski or teach at Big White. Given that this is newschoolers, I thought I'd pull a punch with there park setup being pretty killer.
Feb 5 2020 9:06PM
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jwilly
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their park is fun but skiing the mountain is mediocre at best. Silverstar is a better resort imo
Feb 6 2020 10:41PM
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Kevski
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Big White is a sweet hill for beginners/intermediates and families. Good snow, lots of choice of easier terrain. Park is sweet but so is any bigger mountain’s.

Whistler has the crowds, the wet snow, and the excess of luxury jerry tourists. Terrain and park is sick but honestly not even in the top 5 resorts in BC for me. Gotta head east a bit from the coast to find the snow and the terrain and the good vibes.
Feb 7 2020 1:00AM
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