Kicking Horse Ski Resort Guide
Kicking Horse, Canada
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Beginners and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 8,038ft |
| Resort Height | 4,298ft |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park |
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Kicking Horse
The ski area of Kicking Horse is at an altitude of 4,298ft.
Summary
Kicking Horse has direct access to 64 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 8,038ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Kicking Horse offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Kicking Horse.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Kicking Horse is 6 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Whitewall'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Kicking Horse?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 23 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Kicking Horse Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 17 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 17 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 16 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Kicking Horse Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 8,038ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Kicking Horse) | 4,298ft |
| Lowest Trail | 3,904ft |
| Max Vertical | 4,134ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Kicking Horse has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Kicking Horse?
This ski resort is in Golden, British Columbia, Canada.
Map
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for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Kicking Horse is Glacier Park, 91 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 8,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 1 miles of ski runs, with 2 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Kicking Horse open?
Opened (since December 6, 2024).
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
