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Elevation
1,262m–2,424m
Ski area
100 km
Lifts
5
Nearest airport
Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC); main gateway: Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Schools
2 listed
Overview
Kicking Horse at a glance
Common questions
- Kicking Horse is not typically seen as a beginner's resort, though you will find a small learning zone at the base area for those starting out.
- The resort offers a mix of steep, challenging terrain, including FWT competition venues with 50-degree slopes, alongside groomed runs like those found in Crystal Bowl. Intermediate skiers can enjoy 'It's a Ten'.
- You'll access the upper mountain via the Golden Eagle Express gondola, which climbs 1,260 vertical metres in just 12 minutes. This is North America's second-longest gondola.
- You can dine at the Eagle's Eye Restaurant, situated at 2,350m; it's Canada's highest-elevation restaurant. Booking a table there is recommended.
- Hiring an expert guide is advisable for navigating the resort's challenging terrain and exploring its four bowls efficiently. They can also offer freeride coaching on FWT competition venues.
The mountain
Ski area details
Key stats
Summit2,424m
Base1,262m
Vertical drop (resort)1,162m
Total Lifts5
Total Slopes100 km
The mountain
Ratings
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The mountain
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Ski schools at Kicking Horse
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About the resort
About Kicking Horse
Kicking Horse is an outdoor ski area in British Columbia, Canada. The available data lists terrain from 1262 m to 2424 m elevation, 100 km of recorded slopes and 5 lifts.
About the resort
Key facts about Kicking Horse
The lifts run between 1,262m and 2,424m, a vertical drop of 1,162m. 100 km of marked pistes are served by 5 lifts. The nearest airport is Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC); main gateway: Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Who teaches here
Ski schools and instructors in Kicking Horse
2 ski schools are listed at Kicking Horse.
- Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Snow School — Ski school. Teaches skiing, snowboarding, private ski lesson, kids ski school, and group ski lesson. Lessons in English.
- Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Winter Sports School — Ski school.
Lessons by activity
Activities you can learn in Kicking Horse
Lessons at Kicking Horse are offered in group ski lesson, kids ski school, private ski lesson, skiing, and snowboarding.
- Group Ski Lesson lessons in Kicking Horse — One listed school teaches group ski lesson.
- Kids Ski School lessons in Kicking Horse — One listed school teaches kids ski school.
- Private Ski Lesson lessons in Kicking Horse — One listed school teaches private ski lesson.
- Skiing lessons in Kicking Horse — One listed school teaches skiing.
- Snowboarding lessons in Kicking Horse — One listed school teaches snowboarding.
Resort guide
Kicking Horse resort guide
The Golden Eagle Express gondola climbs 1,260 vertical metres to terrain so steep it hosts the Freeride World Tour. This second-longest gondola in North America transports you from Golden to the alpine in 12 minutes.
Crystal Bowl and the Stairway Chair offer good groomed terrain. The 'It's a Ten' run from the summit ridge is considered one of Canada's best top-to-bottom intermediate runs.
Kicking Horse is generally not considered a beginner's mountain. However, a small learning zone is available at the base area.
Bowl Over, CPR Ridge, and Super Bowl provide sustained steep skiing. Ozone and Terminator are Freeride World Tour (FWT) competition venues, featuring genuinely committing 50-degree terrain.
Consider hiring an expert guide to navigate the resort's challenging terrain.
- Freeride coaching: Guided sessions on FWT competition venues offer recreational skiers an experience akin to the tour.
- Bowl exploration: With four bowls and only five lifts, a guide who knows the traverses can save time and help you find the best snow.
The Eagle's Eye Restaurant at 2,350m is Canada's highest-elevation restaurant; booking a table is recommended.
Combine a trip to Kicking Horse with Revelstoke (2.5 hours drive) for the ultimate British Columbia powder road trip.
Kicking Horse is included on the Ikon Pass.
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