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Kicking Horse launches new guided hike day with Helly Hansen
May 31st, 2024 – this summer, we are thrilled to launch a brand new hiking event with our partners Helly Hansen. Join Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Helly Hansen in celebrating Open Mountain Month with a guided hiking journey through the stunning landscapes of Golden, BC! Led by professional guides, you’ll venture along a breathtaking
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Summer kicks off soon at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
May 14, 2024 – We are excited to welcome you all back for another summer here at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort! Join us and visit Boo Grizzly at our Grizzly Bear Refuge! Take the Golden Eagle Express gondola to the top to experience the panoramic mountain views and the historic Columbia Valley! Hungry? Our Eagle’s
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It’s SNOW TIME! – Kicking Horse Mountain Resort opening for ski season this Friday!
Golden, B.C – “Mother Nature has been delivering the snow storms and we are excited to see the flakes falling this week at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort,” says Matt Mosteller. ‘It is time to wrangle your crew, get your gear and load your ski rack, as we welcome you this Friday to kick-off the 23/24
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RESORTS OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES JOIN THE EPIC AUSTRALIA PASS
STARTING WITH THE 2023/24 SEASON, EPIC AUSTRALIA PASS HOLDERS WILL RECEIVE FIVE COMBINED DAYS AT THE RESORTS OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Epic Australia Pass Holders will receive five combined days at the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies – including Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia, Nakiska in Alberta, and Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham in Quebec – starting with the 2023/24 Northern Hemisphere winter
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We’re Kicking Off the 2020.21 Season Thursday, December 10th
Golden, B.C – After the abrupt end to last winter, all of us here at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort are incredibly excited to welcome you to the resort on Thursday, December 10, 2020! While our operations will look different this winter, we are really stoked to have the opportunity to welcome skiers and riders to
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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
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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,
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Mountain Bike Preview Weekends – Two Opportunities to get on the Trails Early
June 5, 2019 – Can’t wait to get on the mountain and do some biking? We’ll be open for TWO special preview weekends before our full time opening – June 8th & 9th as well as June 15th & 16th. Riders can enjoy 11 runs accessed off the Catamount Chair, open from 10am – 4pm. Mountain Bike
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The Largest Terrain Expansion in Canada is Open to the Public
Golden, B.C – Hot off the heels of a successful Freeride World Tour event, the revered Ozone face has now opened to the public. This marks the completion of the new terrain expansion for the 2018-19 season, adding over 600 acres of incredible big mountain lines. To access, hike up to Whitewall, ride down the ridge
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Kicking Horse to open for winter season on December 7th
Golden, BC – We’re kicking it up at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, with our opening date this Friday, December 7th. As always we will be running our popular First Gondola Raffle with all proceeds going to the Golden Food Bank. Visit Guest Services to purchase your first Gondola raffle ticket to support a great organization
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Winter is most certainly on its way with the announcement of The Freeride World Tour (FWT) 2019 calendar.
Lutry, Switzerland– October, 2019 – As autumn begins to quickly spread through the high mountains, the moment to announce the FWT19 calendar has finally arrived. In 2019, FWT athletes will return to five of the most challenging and pristine freeride venues the globe has to offer. 50 of the world’s best freeriders in four categories
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What’s New? Mountain Improvements & Upgrades for the Upcoming Ski Season
Golden, B.C – Kicking Horse is well known as being the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada and each ski season we make various improvements, upgrades and program changes in order to keep providing out guests with the world class experience they are accustomed to at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Some highlights for this season are;
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort recently named in Top 5 Best Family Ski Resorts in Canada
July 31, 2018 – We’re proud and honoured to be named in the Top 5 Best Family Ski Resorts in Canada by the Australian publication Ski & Snowboard with kids magazine! At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort we put an emphasis on family bonding and fun and offer a variety of family oriented events, programs and activities
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NEW at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort – Disc Golf Course
June 15, 2018 – Try out our new 18-hole disc golf course at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort this summer, the course overlooks the Columbia River Valley and Rocky Mountains and scheduled to open on June 30th. The course will be accessed by riding the Catamount Chair to mid-station and then playing/hiking back down to the base.
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Summer Preview Weekend – May Long
May 14, 2018 – Skip camping and sleeping on the ground this May Long Weekend! You can get in all the sightseeing and outdoor adventures you need at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort during our Summer Preview Weekend (yes, you can even see a Bear). In fact, did you know the early part of the season is the best
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Resorts of the Canadian Rockies—Fernie, Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Nakiska, Mont Sainte Anne and Stoneham—Join the Epic Pass
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matt Mosteller, (403) 209-3323, mmosteller@skircr.com Resorts of the Canadian Rockies—Fernie, Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Nakiska, Mont Sainte Anne and Stoneham—Join the Epic Pass The iconic Resorts of the Canadian Rockies—Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia, Nakiska in Alberta, and Mont Sainte Anne and Stoneham in
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Massive October & November Snow Kicks Kicking Horse into Opening Early – Over 13 feet YTD!
November 28th, 2017 – Golden, BC – Kicking Horse Mountain Resort soars high being located in the Northernmost region of the Powder Highway, with record snowfall already this season is starting off like no other. Tucked among soaring peaks and recognized as the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada, Kicking Horse will kick off ski season with a
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NEW GPS Tracker through the RCR App
Not only is the RCR App your best source for the most up to date information including run/lift status, mountain cams and snow reports, it’s now your ski tracking app too! Through our new GPS tracking feature, you can measure your speed, distance skied and altitude during your runs. Simply open the app and use
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What’s New? Improvements & Upgrades for the Upcoming Ski Season
For Immediate Release: October 3rd, 2017 What’s New? Improvements & Upgrades for the Upcoming Ski Season Golden, BC – Kicking Horse is well known as being the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada and each ski season we make various improvements, upgrades and program changes in order to keep providing out guests with the world class
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First Day of Fall Means First Signs of Snow in the Mountains
For Immediate Release: September 22nd, 2017 First Day of Fall Mean First Signs of Snow in the Mountains As we enjoy the first day of fall and the changing of the leaves on the trees, our ski resorts already have the snow fall(ing) and blanketing the mountains in a dusting of that glorious white stuff
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The Freeride World Tour (FWT) Expands to 3 Continents in 2018 with new Stops in Japan & Canada
For Immediate Release: September 12th, 2017 The Freeride World Tour (FWT) Expands to 3 Continents in 2018 with new Stops in Japan & Canada The updated competition calendar featuring all the new stops on the 11th edition of the FWT is now available September 12, 2017 – Lutry, Switzerland – After a long summer season of anticipation,
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