Resort Comparison
Sun ValleyvsKicking Horse Mountain Resort
Sun Valley
Sawtooth Range, United States
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Canadian Rockies, Canada
Key Statistics
Sun Valley
Stat
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
145 kmBest
Total Piste
128 km
18Best
Total Lifts
5
2,799mBest
Peak Altitude
2,450m
1,750mBest
Base Altitude
1,190m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
Ikon
Ski Pass
Local
★★★★☆Best
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
Best★★★★☆
15mBest
Transfer Time
3h
Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN)
Nearest Airport
Calgary International (YYC)
Difficulty Distribution
Sun Valley
Beginner 8/10Intermediate 9/10Advanced 8/10
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
Sun Valley
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Terrain Variety
8
Snow Reliability
7
Lift System
8
Family Friendliness
8
Apres-Ski
8
Off-Piste
7
Beginner Suitability
8
Intermediate Terrain
9
Advanced Terrain
8
Value for Money
5
Accommodation
9
Dining
8
Accessibility
9
Scenery & Charm
9
Ski School
8
The Verdict
Sun Valley 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
- Off-Piste
- Advanced Terrain
- Value for Money
4category wins
Best For
Sun Valley
BeginnersExpert skiersFamiliesApres-ski loversScenery & charm
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
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