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Big White Ski Resort

Have you ever been to a typical North American “ski-in, ski-out” village?  Vegan-friendly dining isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.

If you look around the village at Big White (and elsewhere), it’s obvious that every restaurant serves up meat, meat, and more meat.  It’s exasperating and depressing.

“Vegetarian” doesn’t necessarily mean “veganizable.”  It’s typically code for cheese, cheese and more cheese.

Vegan skiers, don’t despair.  You can have a perfectly powder-licious ski experience and find some great vegan grub at the same time.  All it takes is a little sleuthing.

Here’s the on-mountain restaurant listing for Big White.

Our trip to Big White was short (3 days).  If we stayed longer, there are other places we would also try.  Next time!

Check out where we did eat (and drink!)…

BEANO’S COFFEE PARLOUR

Soy Latte

Glen Plake?

LOTUS LOUNGE – THAI CUISINE

(Don’t forget to request “no fish sauce” when dining at Thai restaurants.
Expect the food to be spicy, so speak up if you want the heat turned down.)

Vegetable Thai Spring Rolls:
Mixed Vegetables in a vermicelli wrap, fried golden, served with sweet and sour plum and tamarind sauce.

Thai Yellow Curry:
Thai yellow curry in coconut milk with potato, onion, carrots and pineapple
(add tofu)

Black Bean Tofu:
Tofu with bean sprouts, garlic and fresh chilies in a black bean sauce

Steamed Rice

SANTÉ BAR – APRÈS-SKI

Dirty Pickle:
Muddled cucumber, lime, black pepper, gin and soda

I (unintentionally) had a green drink theme going on for St Patrick’s Day weekend.

 The steamed edamame was green, too.  And it was addicting!

Superstein Saturday

UNDERGROUND PIZZA

Veggie Pizza, no cheese (substitute extra sauce and another topping for the cheese)

For tips on eating vegan breakfast in your hotel room, see the previous post, “Ski Breakfast & Morning Powder.”

White Crystal Inn at Big White