Resort Comparison
Taos Ski ValleyvsKicking Horse Mountain Resort
Taos Ski Valley
Sangre de Cristo Mountains, United States
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Canadian Rockies, Canada
Key Statistics
Taos Ski Valley
Stat
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
93 km
Total Piste
Best128 km
15Best
Total Lifts
5
3,696mBest
Peak Altitude
2,450m
2,804mBest
Base Altitude
1,190m
8/10
Snow Reliability
8/10
Ikon
Ski Pass
Local
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
Value Rating
★★★★☆
2h 30mBest
Transfer Time
3h
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Nearest Airport
Calgary International (YYC)
Difficulty Distribution
Taos Ski Valley
Beginner 4/10Intermediate 5/10Advanced 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
Taos Ski Valley
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Terrain Variety
8
Snow Reliability
9
Lift System
6
Family Friendliness
4
Apres-Ski
6
Off-Piste
9
Beginner Suitability
4
Intermediate Terrain
5
Advanced Terrain
10
Value for Money
6
Accommodation
6
Dining
6
Accessibility
4
Scenery & Charm
8
Ski School
7
The Verdict
Taos Ski Valley wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Snow Reliability
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Beginner Suitability
- Advanced Terrain
- Accommodation
- Ski School
9category wins
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort wins on
- Value for Money
1category win
Tied categories (5)
Off-PisteIntermediate TerrainDiningAccessibilityScenery & Charm
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Taos Ski Valley
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
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