Resort Comparison
ButtermilkvsKicking Horse Mountain Resort
Buttermilk
Colorado Rockies, United States
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Canadian Rockies, Canada
Key Statistics
Buttermilk
Stat
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
46 km
Total Piste
Best128 km
9Best
Total Lifts
5
3,017mBest
Peak Altitude
2,450m
2,408mBest
Base Altitude
1,190m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
Ikon
Ski Pass
Local
★★★★★Best
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
Value Rating
★★★★☆
10mBest
Transfer Time
3h
Aspen/Pitkin County (ASE)
Nearest Airport
Calgary International (YYC)
Difficulty Distribution
Buttermilk
Beginner 10/10Intermediate 5/10Advanced 3/10
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
Buttermilk
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Terrain Variety
4
Snow Reliability
7
Lift System
6
Family Friendliness
10
Apres-Ski
5
Off-Piste
3
Beginner Suitability
10
Intermediate Terrain
5
Advanced Terrain
3
Value for Money
4
Accommodation
7
Dining
7
Accessibility
9
Scenery & Charm
7
Ski School
10
The Verdict
Buttermilk wins on
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Beginner Suitability
- Accommodation
- Dining
- Accessibility
- Ski School
8category wins
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Snow Reliability
- Off-Piste
- Advanced Terrain
- Value for Money
- Scenery & Charm
6category wins
Tied categories (1)
Intermediate Terrain
Best For
Buttermilk
BeginnersFamiliesBudget-conscious travelersEasy access
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
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