Summer Season 2020 – A Note from Area Manager Mike Rubenstein
Welcome Back Guests! We are very excited to announce our Summer Season opening on June 26, 2020. After an abrupt end to our winter season and your riding pleasure, we at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort look forward to welcoming you back to the mountain. But first I would like to explain where we are as
- Published in Press Release, Summer
COVID-19 Precaution: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Closed for the Season
Dear Guests, Further to our March 15th decision to suspend Ski Area Operations, after careful consideration of the quickly changing circumstances around Coronavirus (COVID-19), Resorts of the Canadian Rockies has made a decision to suspend ski resort operations for the remainder of the 2019/20 ski season at our Western Canadian Resorts, including Nakiska Ski Area,
- Published in Press Release, Winter
The Rippin’ Betties Freeride Ski Camp Experience
“3, 2, 1 dropping.” “Nope, just kidding, I’m not ready yet,” I slowly exhaled sizing up the drop “Are you sure I can do this? It looks so much bigger from up here!” and so went two days of chatter directed toward our ever-patient instructor at the Rippin’ Betties Freeride Camp. I had never taken
- Published in Winter
Preventing in-bound avalanches
Keeping a ski resort free of inbound avalanches is all about prevention It’s early. As in, the sun hasn’t even thought about rising for the day. But if there was any snowfall last night, the safety team at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is already at the office deciding what to do. Their office? All 3400
- Published in Uncategorized, Winter
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Glistens High Above Golden
Don’t stare at the Kicking Horse trail map for too long. The diamond glare might hurt your eyes as in 39 black diamonds to go with 60, yes 6-0, double-black runs. It’s no surprise the very same topography that defines this mountain provides what most consider the best backcountry fodder in the world. There’s really
- Published in Uncategorized, Winter
A Family Adventure at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
“You’re taking your kids to Kicking Horse to bike? That’s an aggressive hill…” Those words rang in my ears as we headed west to Golden for a family trip to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The kids, ages 1, 5, and 7 were buzzing with excitement. The parents were buzzing too – but with nerves. Our
- Published in Summer, Uncategorized
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Luxury Basecamp for Hiking
Nothing beats a cold shower, sipping a well-earned beer in a hot tub and then crawling into a cloud like bed with the smell of fresh mountain air after a day of hiking. While not to under play the epiceness of the mountains, there’s something to be said about being able to retreat to comfort
- Published in Summer
Why January Midweek at Kicking Horse Matters
There’s no convincing needed when it comes to visiting Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. It sells itself with its diverse terrain selection, impressive annual snowfall and stunning location – the only question is when to experience it all. In reality there’s no bad time to visit Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, its alpine peaks and deep snowpack
- Published in Winter
New Season. New Terrain.
The Horse is back with more kick than ever! With our recent expansion, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort can now offer 4314 feet of vertical descent – the 5th biggest vertical in North America! Here are the fast facts: 4314 feet (1314 meters) of vertical 3486 acres of skiable terrain 8218 feet (2504 meters) at top
- Published in Winter
Here’s What Makes This The Season To Visit Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
You’ve read all the stats: 4,133 feet of vertical, 2,800 acres and over 120 marked runs. You know that on average the place gets 24 feet of snow each season. You even know it’s got the fifth highest vertical drop in North America—just six feet shy of Jackson Hole’s. But for some reason you’ve still
- Published in Winter
A Guide to Thrive in Winter
Let’s get straight to the point; winter tends to overstay its welcome. With major snowstorms lasting into April earlier this year, Mother Nature definitely took longer than expected to bestow warmer temperatures upon us Canadians. Living in this wonderful, snowy nation, there are some crucial lessons to learn in order to thrive in the ‘Great
- Published in Winter
Go Where the Bear Sighting is Guaranteed (hint: it’s not Banff)!
Did you know, the best opportunity to see a bear is actually outside of Banff National Park? Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is the best place to see a Bear, in fact, it’s guaranteed! Not only can you visit Boo, the resident bear at Kicking Horse there are a variety of other activities that will make
- Published in Summer
