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
Giving “Golden Girls” A New Meaning – Adventures abound in Golden BC
It’s about time we give “Golden Girls” a new meaning. Say goodbye to the endearing, ageless women of TV lore, and say hello to a new adventure destination for ladies who love to get away from it all, but want to be part of the action. Small town mountain vibes? Check. Great dining? Check. Adventures
- Published in Winter
Welcome 2018 with warmer weather & fresh snow
The perfect combo for skiers- new snow & warm temps is what has kicked off 2018 in Golden, B.C., making Kicking Horse Mountain Resort a winter wonderland. Now is the most amazing time of the year, start your year off the right way, with Mountain Time! With some of the deepest snow in North America
- Published in Winter
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort picked to host the World’s best for historic first
Qualifying for this prestigious event, a resort needed to have a massive variety of terrain, thigh burning vertical and incredible snowfall and a strong mountain community of which Golden, British Columbia is well suited as the historic home of the Swiss Guides who led climbing expeditions in the early 1900’s. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, known
- Published in Winter
Via Ferrata – Not Your Average Summer Adventure
Something I’ve learned about myself is that I rarely turn down an opportunity for adventure. When Kicking Horse Mountain called and wanted me to climb ‘Terminator Peak’ and cross a swaying suspension bridge, I answered. _ I have never done much climbing. I mean, I have climbed mountains and bagged a couple summits; but this
- Published in Summer
Make our playground your office!
Make our playground your office! Ever looked up at the mountains and thought you should drop everything and live there? Well, stop waiting and jump into a new adventure with us! Make the beautiful scenery of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort your office full time office. The Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, located at the summit of the
- Published in Press Release, Summer
Canada 150: 4 Sports in 1 bowl!
KHMR Celebrates Canada 150: 4 sports, 1 bowl, 1 cinematic shot Canada’s turning 150 this year, and here at Kicking Horse we wanted to create a visual piece as a tribute to our country. Create a meaningful visual piece that could illustrate what we live for. Why we live here. Why we all think Canada
- Published in Press Release, Summer
Golden – The Basecamp for 6 National Parks
Golden, B.C is a gorgeous mountain town, well known for being an adventure capital with a variety of outdoor activities just outside your doorstep in both winter and summer. One of Golden’s (only slightly) lesser known facts is that it’s also ‘at the heart’ of 6 National Parks. This year, with everyone being able to visit all
- Published in Summer