Kicking Horse Mountain Ski Resort, British Columbia

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is the first four season mountain resort to be built in the Canadian Rockies in the past 25 years.

The resort is ideally situated to produce a sparkling, light and dry snow, aptly named "Champagne Powder". Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has been rated #1 resort for powder in North America by Skiing Magazine.

The varied terrain offers a winter playground for those new to alpine adventure and the perfect opportunity for adrenaline junkies to charge down a 4,000 foot ski out, the second longest in Canada.

You'll get to the top of your run in comfort and style with the Golden Eagle Express walk-in gondola, the first level walk-in gondola to be used in Canada. Other winter activities include heli-skiing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, dog sledding and snowshoeing. In summer, mountain bikers can experience Canada's longest lift access mountain bike descent!

There’s a great deal of Canadian history behind Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. It is named after the renowned river and the famous high-alpine pass that were instrumental in opening the Canadian West to the rest of the world. The Kicking Horse name reflects a sense of adventure, discovery and exploration.

The Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge operates a wilderness centre for research, education, and conservation at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The 22-acre sanctuary is the largest protected enclosed grizzly bear refuge in the world, providing a home and a second chance at life for two orphaned grizzly bear cubs, Cari and Boo.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (formerly Whitetooth Ski Area) is located 8 miles (13 km) west of Golden in the BC Rockies, 426 miles (682 km) northeast of Vancouver, and 164 miles (262 km) west of Calgary (2-1/2 hour drive).

From Calgary: Take Trans Canada Highway 1 westbound from Calgary. Stay on Trans Canada Highway 1 for approx. 2.5 hours, until you reach the town of Golden. Kicking Horse Resort overlooks the Town of Golden. The resort is located on a benchland, a scenic 14 km (9 miles) drive off The Trans-Canada Highway 1.

From Vancouver: Take Trans Canada Highway East from Vancouver. At Hope, Take the Coquihalla Highway to Kamloops. The Coquihalla Highway becomes the Trans Canada Highway 1. Follow the Trans Canada East until you reach the town of Golden.

Contact:	Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Phone:	(250) 439-5400
Toll Free:	1-866-SKI-KICK (1-866-754-5425)
Fax:	(250) 439-5401
Snow Phone:	(250) 344-5400
Email:
Website:

Season:

Mid December to early April

Lift Hours:

Operating 7 Days a week
December to February - February to April lift operating hours vary. Lift hours are dependent upon prevailing conditions

Annual Snowfall:

Location	Elevation	Snowfall
Lower Mountain	1,300 m (4,263 ft)	254 cm (100")
Mid-Mountain	1,722 m (5,646 ft)	360 cm (142")
Alpine Snowstations	2,150 m (7,049 ft)	650 cm (256”)
Summit Snowstations	2,450 m (8,033 ft)	700 cm (275”)

Vertical Drop:

1,260 m (4,133 ft) - from base to summit
The second highest in Canada.

Base Elevation:

1,190 m (3,900 ft) - at the bottom of the lowest chair

Top Elevation:

2,450 meters (8,033 ft) - top of Kicking Horse
1,722 metres (5,646 ft) - Mid-Mountain

Skiable Acreage:

1,114 hectares (2,750 acres) of terrain

Number of Trails:

97 runs

Difficulty:

Novice

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

20%

45%

15%

Number of Lifts:

5 lifts in winter, with 1 in summer (Golden Eagle):
Golden Eagle Express Gondola: 8-Passenger
Stairway to Heaven: 4-passenger fixed grip quad
Catamount: 4-Passenger fixed grip chairlift
Pioneer: 2-Passenger fixed grip chairlift
Pony Express: Surface lift

The Golden Eagle Express Gondola features the first level walk-in gondola to be used in Canada. Your ticket will take you on a 3,413-metre (11,266-feet) ride to the peak, all in just 12 minutes. The view on the way up is inspiring and the reason they call your admission to the ride a 'lift' ticket.

Lift Capacity:

3,000 skiers per hour

Night Skiing:

Cross-Country:

For cross-country skiers, the world class, Dawn Mountain Nordic Ski Trails provide 25 kilometres of groomed classic trackset trails and 15 km of groomed skate skiing trails. These trails range from gently rolling beginner loops to more challenging advanced routes.

Snowboarding:

Yes

Snowshoeing:

4 kilometer trail network located off Palliser Trail road. Pick up your snowshoe rentals and trail maps at Canyon Creek Outfitters.

Snowmobiling:

Experience the majestic beauty of the Rocky and Purcell Mountains on a guided half or full-day snowmobile tour from the Resort base or off-site. Tours are available daily using top quality Ski-Doo snowmobiles from the Resort base area.

Resort Services:

Day lodge, Eagle’s Eye Restaurant (the highest in Canada), retail shop, ski & snowboard rental shop, ski school, kids camp, child activity programs, Heaven's Door Yurt.

Nearest Ski Area:

Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Panorama Resort

Nearest Towns:

Golden, Field, Rogers Pass

Recreation:

Skiing & Winter Sports in the BC Rockies
Skiing & Winter Sports in the Kootenays

Accommodation on or near Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

	Canadian Mountain Lodging Canadian Mountain Lodging features the most complete collection of condos, townhomes, hotel suites and private vacation homes in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Specializing in group bookings large and small, CML can make planning your next vacation as simple as it should be, whether you seek a self-catered home or a fully-serviced hotel suite.

	Canadian Skiing Vacations Made Easy Offering seven great skiing destinations across Canada, Vacations Made Easy makes planning your next skiing vacation a cinch. Book your lodging and lift tickets on-line and research what to do when you're not on the slopes. The only thing left to you is to pray for fresh snow!

	Kicking Horse Resort Accommodation Experience the award-winning accommodation in the heart of Kicking Horse Country where ‘Authentic Mountain Adventure’ is the community credo. Canadian Mountain Property specializes in ski, golf, hike and stay adventure packages at the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Relax in a variety of accommodations and lodging selected to meet guests’ needs, tastes, and budgets.

	Owner Direct Vacation Rentals Looking for a Vacation Rental? Why spend more and get less with a hotel? We offer privately-owned, condos, apartments, bed and breakfasts, chalets, cottages and cabins throughout British Columbia for rent - nightly, weekly or monthly. Owners set their own competitive rates. Great value and selection.

	Sportsman Lodge Stay & Play - Book your Winter Package with us! Comfort & Fun in Golden. Enjoyable hotel facility including pool, waterslide, hot tub and sauna. Fully equipped kitchenette, family and jacuzzi suites. Spacious outdoor property with picnic tables, tee-pee, fire pit, including barbeque setting. Please inquire about our special rates for sledding packages.

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