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Kicking Horse Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Insane steeps
  • Awesome powder skiing
  • Traffic free

Great for

  • Off Piste
  • Experts

Ski Holidays in Kicking Horse

“Heli-skiing splendour at lift ticket prices”, the Horse is the most formidable spot on the Powder Highway, with the kind of 45 degree descents you’ll tell the grandkids about. Make the most of the fact it’s still in its infancy and get here soon for the little to no lift lines, empty slopes, and - we’re in the Canadian Rockies after all – dreamily light powder almost always.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Calgary, Montreal
  • Vancouver
  • Time zone
  • GMT - 3.5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English, French
  • Currency
  • Canadian Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Kicking Horse Stats

Top Altitude
2450m / 8033ft
Bottom Altitude
1190m / 3900ft
Resort Altitude
1190m / 3900ft
Total Piste
106 runs
Longest Run
10km
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
Skiable Vertical
4133ft / 1260m
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Not so long ago, the high, powder-filled bowls of the Dogtooth mountains could only be accessed a lucky few heliskiers. In 2000, Vancouver architect Oberto Oberti decided to change all that. Setting up the zippy Eagle Express Gondola to the top of Eagle Eye peak, now everyone can access this resort’s 2800 acres of terrain, which include an impressive 1260m vertical (4th longest on the continent), and some truly humbling expert terrain.

One glance at a piste map and it’s obvious who this resort is billed at - 45% of the runs are black and 15% double-black diamonds. Many maintain that even some of the single black diamonds would be considered doubles elsewhere. It’s no wonder so many veteran skiers make a beeline here, where 45 degree gradients are the ultimate test of ski strength. The lack of traffic here doesn’t hurt either, and means you’re unlikely to spot more than a couple dozen skiers throughout the day.

Part of the Rocky Mountains’ Powder Highway, fresh powder days are a dime a dozen.

The powers that be say there are great things in store for the Horse, but for now the lift system and the buildings in the Base Area remain limited – a handful of purpose built lodges and holiday homes around the Gondola Plaza (most inspired by Scandi design, with some more avant-garde than others).

There’s also the characterful railway town of Golden (with a regular shuttle bus up to the ski area). Many choose to stay here and commute to the slopes for its variety of pubs, bars and dancefloors – and nice, affordable lodging.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Kicking Horse Transfer Times

Calgary International Airport 3 hours

The nearest airport to Kicking Horse is Calgary at 166 km or about 3 hours 10 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Kicking Horse?

The top of the mountain consists of four main bowls and several ridges that fan out into one main face, providing a total 128 named runs. Filled with steep open bowls, glorious glades and dry powder, this absolutely perfect for seasoned SNO lovers, and quiet too.

Skiers well outnumber boarders here - the resort lacks terrain parks and traversing is required beyond the lifts. While praised as expert territory, there’s enough terrain for beginners to improve their skills at the base of the mountain, and the resort’s peace and quiet is just what’s needed while you get to grips with the basics. For a rewarding achievement for the end of the week, the 10km It’s a Ten run, spans the resort from top to tail, with knockout views.

Of the 4 bowls, Crystal Bowl is largest and most open, with high blue runs like Cloud 9 and Northern Lights to let you in on some stellar scenery before feeding into numerous intermediate trails on the middle mountain.

Experts are the guests of honour here, with 3 entire peaks dedicated to black runs. Many of the sweetest lines tip off the lift-served CPR ridge. There’s also some easily accessed backcountry and out-of-bounds skiing. But with a small effort to reach slopes beyond the top lifts, you’ll reap the powder rewards. The Super Bowl (a short bootpack to Terminator Peak) is a classic, while the Feuz bowl has rightly been described as “millionaire skiing”. With terrain this steep (45 degrees in places), the authorities rightly take their avalanche-safety very seriously.

Which other ski resorts are near to Kicking Horse?

The nearest ski resorts to Kicking Horse include Silver Star, Revelstoke.

Ski Area Facts

LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Established2000
Downhill106 runs
Lift PassSki pass: $99 (adult pass per day)

Beginner Slopes

15%

Intermediate Skiing

25%

Advance & Expert Terrain

60%

Snowboarding Trails

106 runs100%

Kicking Horse Restaurants

Kicking Horse Après Ski

Kicking Horse Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Commercial outlets are located in the resort's Gondola Plaza. There's also a retail shop in the two-storey 8,600 square foot day lodge.

Best Time to Visit Kicking Horse

These slopes are well known for that light, dry “champagne” powder, and the summits see an impressive average of seven metres (275") a season. This is the famous Powder Highway, and if you plan to spend most of your time on the expert terrain around the peaks, the slopes are likely to have a good dusting any time in the season.

That said, the snow below mid-mountain can be somewhat slushy or slightly bare in later months, considering the resort’s impressive vertical. There are plans in the pipeline for additional snowmaking, but for now we’d recommend intermediate and beginners come earlier rather than later. By February the temps are up above the minuses and the sun is often shining.

What's Kicking Horse like at Christmas?

With everything from gingerbread decoration parties to tours on Alaskan huskies, Christmas in Kicking Horse is always lively.

What's Kicking Horse like in the New Year?

New Year in Kicking Horse doesn’t pass quietly, with rail jam, torchlight parade, fire shows, live bands & fireworks in years gone by.

What's Kicking Horse like in Half-Term?

While the trip may be a little longer than you’re used to, the payouts of a Half Term in Kicking Horse include blissfully quiet slopes and high chance of deliciously deep snow.

What's Kicking Horse like at Easter?

Snow is still usually in good supply up at the top of the resort for a powder filled Easter in Kicking Horse, while the bottom sees antics like the Slush Cup - trying to ski jump over a 75ft pool (in costume)…

Kicking Horse Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Kicking Horse snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Kicking Horse snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Kicking Horse snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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With a number of ski-in/ski-out properties just steps from the learner’s area, and quiet, generally traffic-free trails, Kicking Horse is just what new skiers need. The Telus Winter Sports School offers a range of lessons, with everything from single hour one-on-ones to full day programmes for family groups. The Kid’s Club caters well for children aged 18 months to 5, and has been known to organise a “kid’s night out” for a bit of fun on a Friday. With activities like ice skating, ice climbing, tubing and trips to local grizzly bear, “Boo”, youngsters are going to have a great time here.

The experiences to be had on the Dogs Teeth aren’t the type you want to keep to yourself, making the Horse a great place for groups of strong skiing ability (and those who enjoy a little friendly competition). Ploughing through a powdery bowl you have all to yourselves is like owning a private mountain, and really has to be experienced.

Previously offering special rates on lift passes and lessons for groups of 15 or more, there are cost advantages too. Going the extra mile for groups, the resort here has even been known to put on fun-filled activities like private tubing parties.

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How much is a ski pass in Kicking Horse

Maximum and minimum adult Kicking Horse lift pass prices ranged from C$475 to C$579 for 6 days access to the Kicking Horse ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Kicking Horse holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price C$42 - C$42 C$105 - C$105 C$84 - C$84
6 Day Price C$190 - C$259 C$475 - C$579 C$463 - C$492
Age Range 7 - 12 19 - 64 65+

Getting to Kicking Horse

Most of our ski holidays to Kicking Horse packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Kicking Horse from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Kicking Horse from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver. This table shows approximate transfer times to Kicking Horse from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Calgary 166 km 3 hours 10 minutes
Golden 15 km 20 minutes

How long is the transfer from nearest Canada train station to Kicking Horse?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Kicking Horse transfers.

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Kicking Horse Maps

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