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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
About Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a ski resort in British Columbia, Canada. It offers 4,314 feet of vertical drop, 3,486 skiable acres, 120 marked runs, served by 5 lifts, with an average of about 295" of snow a year. Golden, BC resort with 4,314 feet of vertical, 3,486 acres, five lifts and a terrain mix weighted toward advanced and expert skiing.
Why Visit Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
- 120 runs with 4,314ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 295"
- 3,486 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 5 lifts including gondola, chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
8,219ft
Summit Elevation
2,505m
3,901ft
Base Elevation
1,189m
4,314ft
Vertical Drop
1,315m
3,486 acres
Skiable Area
1,410.74 ha
120
Total Runs
6.2mi
Longest Run
10km
5
Lifts
295"
Avg. Snowfall
749cm annually
How Kicking Horse Mountain Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
20%
60%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
20% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
60% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 12, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
By Car
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is in British Columbia, Canada. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude51.2297
Longitude-116.9514
RegionBritish Columbia, Canada
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Kicking Horse Mountain Resort trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort averages 295" of snowfall a year.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 120 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort averages 295" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 8,219 ft.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is located in British Columbia, Canada. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 51.2297, -116.9514.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, plus any places we've researched.
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