Resort Comparison
TelluridevsKicking Horse Mountain Resort

Telluride
San Juan Mountains, United States
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Canadian Rockies, Canada
Key Statistics
Telluride
Stat
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
177 kmBest
Total Piste
128 km
19Best
Total Lifts
5
4,006mBest
Peak Altitude
2,450m
2,659mBest
Base Altitude
1,190m
8/10
Snow Reliability
8/10
Epic
Ski Pass
Local
★★★★☆Best
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★☆☆☆
Value Rating
Best★★★★☆
15mBest
Transfer Time
3h
Telluride Regional (TEX)
Nearest Airport
Calgary International (YYC)
Difficulty Distribution
Telluride
Beginner 5/10Intermediate 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
Telluride
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Terrain Variety
8
Snow Reliability
9
Lift System
8
Family Friendliness
7
Apres-Ski
9
Off-Piste
9
Beginner Suitability
5
Intermediate Terrain
8
Advanced Terrain
9
Value for Money
2
Accommodation
9
Dining
9
Accessibility
5
Scenery & Charm
10
Ski School
8
The Verdict
Telluride wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Snow Reliability
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Accommodation
- Dining
- Accessibility
- Scenery & Charm
- Ski School
12category wins
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort wins on
- Value for Money
1category win
Tied categories (2)
Off-PisteAdvanced Terrain
Best For
Telluride
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsFamiliesApres-ski loversGuaranteed snow
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
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