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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort ski resort
1,190m — 2,450m

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Canadian Rockies, Canada

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80 miles (128km)Piste
5Lifts
1,190m – 2,450mAltitude
Dec 2025 – Apr 2026Season
Calgary International (YYC) (3h)Transfer

Plan Your Trip

The closest major airport is Calgary International (YYC), with a ~3h transfer to the resort.

Nearest airportCalgary International (YYC)
Airport to resort~3h
Flight from New York~3–5h
Estimated return fareFrom ~$300

Prices are indicative. Book early for the best fares.

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Budget Planner for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

of 8 max
7 nights

Accommodation tier

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Estimated costs for 2 travelers, 7 nights, Mid-range · via Calgary International (YYC)

Flights (return from US)
$900/pp$1,800
Accommodation
$1,400/pp$2,800
Lift passes
$390/pp$780
Ski hire
$210/pp$420
Travel insurance
$75/pp$150
Airport transfers (return)
$180/pp$360
Estimated Total$6,160
Per person$3,080
Per person per night$440

Estimates based on typical Canada market rates (pricing multiplier: 1.0x). Prices vary by travel dates, availability, and booking lead time. Always check current prices before booking.

About Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia, is one of Canada's most underrated freeride destinations — a mountain that delivers genuinely steep, challenging terrain on a scale that rivals anything in the Canadian Rockies, served by a single eight-person gondola that rises 1,260 vertical metres from the valley floor to the summit ridge. The resort's 128km of skiable terrain is heavily weighted towards expert and advanced skiing: the legendary CPR Ridge, Terminator Peak, and the vast Super Bowl offer sustained steep pitches, cliff bands, and powder stashes that remain untracked long after a storm. For US skiers accustomed to destination resorts with extensive grooming and high-speed lifts, Kicking Horse requires a shift in expectations — the lift infrastructure is modest, but the quality of the freeride terrain and the reliability of the Rockies snowpack make it a pilgrimage-worthy destination for strong skiers. The Eagle's Eye restaurant at 2,347m is Canada's highest-elevation dining experience, and the emerging town of Golden offers authentic mountain-town character without the price premium of Banff or Whistler.

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Resort Ratings

Off-Piste
9/10

Outstanding freeride terrain including CPR Ridge, Terminator Peak, and vast powder bowls that stay untracked.

Advanced Terrain
9/10

World-class expert terrain with sustained steep pitches, cliff bands, and powder stashes across multiple bowls.

Snow Reliability
8/10

Reliable Rockies snowpack with average 750cm annual snowfall and north-facing aspects that preserve quality.

Scenery & Charm
8/10

Stunning Canadian Rockies panorama from the summit ridge with views across the Purcell and Selkirk ranges.

Terrain Variety
7/10

Strong variety weighted heavily towards expert terrain, with limited beginner options but excellent steep bowls, glades, and alpine ridges.

Value for Money
7/10

Excellent value compared to major Canadian resorts — lower lift pass prices and affordable Golden accommodation.

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