Resort Comparison
Palisades TahoevsKicking Horse Mountain Resort
Palisades Tahoe
Sierra Nevada, United States
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Canadian Rockies, Canada
Key Statistics
Palisades Tahoe
Stat
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
160 kmBest
Total Piste
128 km
42Best
Total Lifts
5
2,760mBest
Peak Altitude
2,450m
1,891mBest
Base Altitude
1,190m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
Ikon
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
Palisades Tahoe
Beginner 7/10Intermediate 8/10Advanced 9/10
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
Palisades Tahoe
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Terrain Variety
9
Snow Reliability
7
Lift System
8
Family Friendliness
7
Apres-Ski
7
Off-Piste
9
Beginner Suitability
7
Intermediate Terrain
8
Advanced Terrain
9
Value for Money
5
Accommodation
7
Dining
7
Accessibility
7
Scenery & Charm
9
Ski School
8
The Verdict
Palisades Tahoe wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Accommodation
- Dining
- Accessibility
- Scenery & Charm
- Ski School
11category wins
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort wins on
- Snow Reliability
- Value for Money
2category wins
Tied categories (2)
Off-PisteAdvanced Terrain
Best For
Palisades Tahoe
BeginnersExpert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsFamiliesScenery & charm
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
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