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Kicking Horse

Location

Columbia-Shuswap A

Canada

51° 17' 20.4144" N, 117° 3' 16.6572" W

See map: Google Maps

CA

General info:

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is known for their incredible vertical skiing, deep powder and a unique mix of terrain. Kicking Horse boasts the fourth largest vertical drop in North America at 4,133 feet and benefits from over 2800 acres of skiable terrain. Kicking Horse offers a wide range of accomodations for guests that range from large ski-in/ski-out lodges to 10-room boutique lodges or spectacular resort homes. Those looking for a good meal can choose from eight different restaurs, cafés and pubs.

BASE: 3900ft
SUMMIT: 8031ft
VERTICAL DROP: 4133ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 5
Gondolas: 1
Chairs: 3
Surface: 1

Costs:

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: CAD$79.95
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekday: CAD$25.95
DAY PASS ADULTS weekend: CAD$79.95
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekend: CAD$25.95

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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