Big White vs Fernie Alpine
Comparing Big White (BC) and Fernie Alpine (BC) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Big White
Kelowna, BC
Independent pass
Window price$95
Online (advance)$77
Season pass—
Fernie Alpine
Fernie, BC
Epic pass
Window price$189
Online (advance)$160
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Big White | Fernie Alpine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $95 | $189 | Big White |
| Online (30+ days) | $77 | $160 | Big White |
| Season pass | — | $1,051 | Fernie Alpine |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 300" | Tied |
| Skiable acres | 7,759 | 2,500 | Big White |
| Vertical drop | 2,549' | 3,550' | Fernie Alpine |
| Runs | 118 | 142 | Fernie Alpine |
| Lifts | 16 | 10 | Big White |
| Summit elevation | 7,580' | 6,150' | Big White |
| Beginner terrain | 18% | 10% | Big White |
| Advanced terrain | 26% | 50% | Fernie Alpine |
| Average lift wait | 7 min | — | Big White |
The Match
Big White is cheaper at the gate ($77 vs $160 entry). Big White is significantly bigger (7,759 vs 2,500 acres). Pass affiliation: Big White is Independent, Fernie Alpine is Epic.