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Kicking Horse - Golden ski resort is in the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, Canada, British Columbia, Kootenay Rockies. Elevation: 1,190 - 2,450 m.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Kicking Horse - Golden, Canada
★★★★★3.8out of 5
2,450 м
top
1,260 м
Vertical drop
1,190 м
base
Total slopes
100 км
Lifts
5
Vertical drop
1,260 м
Longest run
10 км
Adult ski pass
€ 118 / day
Snowmaking
2 % of slopes
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 100 km total
Easy20 км · 20 %
Intermediate20 км · 20 %
Difficult60 км · 60 %
Longest run: It´s a Ten - 10 км, vertical drop 1,160 м. Hardest run: Consequence - 1 км, vertical drop 400 м.
Snowmaking: 10 snow guns cover 2 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
189 C$
118
Youth
142 C$
89
Children
76 C$
47
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Worth knowing

Recently named for its “Best Panoramic Views”, Warren Miller’s best ski resort and No. 1 in the “Powder and Best Snow in North America” category, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has impressed the world with its rapid development since opening in 2000 (the only resort to open in the Rockies in 25 years).

The winter season at Kicking Horse offers an integrated mountain resort with some of the most progressive ski terrain in North America. The mountain has 1,260 metres of vertical drop, including 128 trails, 4 alpine bowls and 85 entry chutes spread across 2,825 acres of rugged terrain. Beginners learning at Kicking Horse return again and again to experience its exceptional conditions.

Experienced skiers and snowboarders earn bragging rights on this mountain thanks to first-class snowfall and world-famous terrain. The winter season is complemented by a tubing park, ice rink, numerous restaurants, shops and entertainment. Stay in one of the ski-in/ski-out resorts to experience the full power of the horse.

Maps

Kicking Horse - Golden ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
5 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 1Gondola lifts
  • 3Chairlifts
  • 1Magic carpets
Lifts in total
5
Capacity
6,750people/hour
Total lift length
7.3км
Newest lift: planned: Pioneer Express, 2027 г.Longest lift: Golden Eagle Express Gondola, 3,413 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
-
Coordinates
51.29757, -117.04825
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Typical season
Early December - mid-April
Season
12 December 2026 - 11 April 2027
Kicking Horse - Golden

Mid · 1 820 м

Updated at 05:38

+3°Clearfeels like +3°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind4 km/hMET
Snow line2 300 мCALC

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Kicking Horse Resort Village0.1 кмGolden14 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for a trip to Kicking Horse - Golden?
Based on average weather, March and April are the mildest months, with daytime temperatures reaching 3.3 °C and 7.4 °C respectively. Snowfall and snow-cover data are not provided; weather figures are listed for November, December, January, February, March and April.
How much does a lift pass cost?
A day pass costs €118, or C$189 in the local currency. A junior pass costs €89 and a child pass costs €47.
How much does accommodation cost in the high season?
Golden has 6 listed hotels. Prices start at €97 per night; a separate high-season price is not provided.
Is the resort suitable for beginners?
The resort has 20 km of easy pistes, so beginners have suitable options. However, 60 km of the 100 km of pistes are classified as difficult, making the resort notably well suited to experienced skiers as well.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 09:00 to 16:00. A total of 5 lifts are listed.

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