Kicking Horse Mountain Resort: stats, snow report and where to stay
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Sixty percent advanced and expert terrain, with more than 85 inbound chutes off the ridges above Golden. A serious mountain best for confident skiers.
- Experts & steeps
- Powder
- Big mountain
- Skiable area3,486 acres1,411 ha
- Runs120+
- Vertical1,315 m4,314 ft
- Lifts5
- Avg snowfall730 cmabout 287 in
- Cost level$$$Higher
Highlights
- 85+ inbound chutes
- 1,315 m of vertical from the Golden Eagle Express gondola
- 60% of terrain is rated advanced or expert
- Golden has the town lodging; the resort base is about 15 minutes up
Getting there
Nearest airport: Calgary (YYC) · about 3 hr. Base: Golden.
BC mountain highways require winter tires or chains from October 1 to April 30 on most routes. Check DriveBC for road conditions before you leave.
Where to stay
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