Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

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GOLDEN WEATHER

Golden is surrounded by the highest concentration of heli and cat ski operations in North America and home to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Historically known for the steep and deep chutes and bowls, Kicking Horse also has great terrain for intermediates, beginners and families. Not just a ski town, Golden is a real mountain town, full of real mountain people. Want to know the secret powder stashes, the best snowmobiling terrain, or best restaurant of the many in town? Just ask one of the friendly locals in the gondi and you may end up with not just locals insider info, but a ski buddy for life.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - Overview

The Mountains

Terrain Description

Don't be intimidated by the fact that most of the resort is listed as advanced, there are plenty of runs for beginners and intermediate users. It's a Ten is yes, 10 km long and it easily takes beginners from the peak to the base - something not offered at many resorts. For the hard-core skier and boarder - prepare to be humbled. There are 85 inbound chutes so this horse has a pretty good kick! But like they say about any horse - if you get bucked off, ya get back on.

Average Season Snowfall
288 in
Average Temperature (Celsius)
-5°
Top Elevation
8,033 ft
Vertical Rise
4,133 ft
Base Elevation (Ft)
3,900 ft
Total Runs
120
Longest Run

6

Beginner Runs
20%
Intermediate Runs
20%
Advanced/Expert Runs
60%
Bowls
4
Rideable Area
2,825 acres
Number of Lifts
4
Lift Details

One gondola, three chairs and one surface lift.

About the Resort

Hours of Operation

9:00 am - 3:30 pm daily.

Address

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
1500 Kicking Horse Trail
Golden, BC
V0A 1H0
Canada

Season
Early December to mid-April
Snowmaking

on the lower portion of the mountain you'll find snowmaking.

Activities:
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tube Park
Other Winter Attractions

Heli-skiing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, telemark skiing, skating, and tubing are all at the resort or close by. Visit the wolf sanctuary or go ice fishing. Stop in town at the Whitetooth brewery to sample a flight of beer. 

Special Passes

RCR Rockies Card, M.A.X. Pass 

Rentals
Lessons/Ski School
On-Hill Village
On-Hill Food Options
On-Hill Accommodations

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Trail Map

This map is fully interactive, explore the resort and its surrounding area by clicking on elements in the map.

Map courtesy of skimap.org

Getting There

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is easy to see from the TransCanada Highway as you arrive in Golden. The Whitetooth Range towering over the south side of town is laced with the Kicking Horse trails. Are you driving an RV? The sort is RV friendly so you can ski to your mobile door. 

Driving

The resort is just 1.5 hours west of Banff (145 kilometers) and 2.5 hours west of Calgary (270 kilometers) on the Trans-Canada Highway. Follow the signs through Golden and meander up the base of the mountain 10 km and you are at the village. 

Flights

Flying into Calgary International Airport from anywhere in the world is your best bet. Rental cars are available in the airport complex. 

Shuttles

Kicking Horse has a shuttle service (twice weekly) from the Calgary International Airport and the daily 'ski and ride' Powder Express Shuttle services from Banff and Lake Louise.