Resort Comparison
HeavenlyvsKicking Horse Mountain Resort
Heavenly
Sierra Nevada, United States
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Canadian Rockies, Canada
Key Statistics
Heavenly
Stat
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
145 kmBest
Total Piste
128 km
28Best
Total Lifts
5
3,060mBest
Peak Altitude
2,450m
1,938mBest
Base Altitude
1,190m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
Epic
Ski Pass
Local
★★★★☆Best
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
Best★★★★☆
1h 15mBest
Transfer Time
3h
Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)
Nearest Airport
Calgary International (YYC)
Difficulty Distribution
Heavenly
Beginner 6/10Intermediate 8/10Advanced 7/10
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
Heavenly
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Terrain Variety
7
Snow Reliability
7
Lift System
7
Family Friendliness
7
Apres-Ski
8
Off-Piste
6
Beginner Suitability
6
Intermediate Terrain
8
Advanced Terrain
7
Value for Money
7
Accommodation
7
Dining
7
Accessibility
6
Scenery & Charm
10
Ski School
7
The Verdict
Heavenly wins on
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Accommodation
- Dining
- Accessibility
- Scenery & Charm
- Ski School
10category wins
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort wins on
- Snow Reliability
- Off-Piste
- Advanced Terrain
3category wins
Tied categories (2)
Terrain VarietyValue for Money
Best For
Heavenly
FamiliesApres-ski loversScenery & charmEasy access
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
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