Resort Comparison
Arapahoe BasinvsKicking Horse Mountain Resort
Arapahoe Basin
Colorado Rockies, United States
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Canadian Rockies, Canada
Key Statistics
Arapahoe Basin
Stat
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
80 km
Total Piste
Best128 km
9Best
Total Lifts
5
4,000mBest
Peak Altitude
2,450m
3,286mBest
Base Altitude
1,190m
9/10Best
Snow Reliability
8/10
Ikon
Ski Pass
Local
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★★☆
1h 50mBest
Transfer Time
3h
Denver International (DEN)
Nearest Airport
Calgary International (YYC)
Difficulty Distribution
Arapahoe Basin
Beginner 3/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 10/10
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Beginner 3/10Intermediate 5/10Advanced 9/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Arapahoe Basin
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Terrain Variety
7
Snow Reliability
9
Lift System
6
Family Friendliness
4
Apres-Ski
5
Off-Piste
9
Beginner Suitability
3
Intermediate Terrain
6
Advanced Terrain
10
Value for Money
9
Accommodation
4
Dining
5
Accessibility
7
Scenery & Charm
8
Ski School
5
The Verdict
Arapahoe Basin wins on
- Snow Reliability
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Intermediate Terrain
- Advanced Terrain
- Value for Money
- Accessibility
8category wins
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort wins on
- Accommodation
- Dining
2category wins
Tied categories (5)
Terrain VarietyOff-PisteBeginner SuitabilityScenery & CharmSki School
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Arapahoe Basin
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
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