Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Extreme Terrain Gets Top 5
Golden, BC – Ski Magazine has just announced to the world what Golden locals and everyone at Kicking Horse have been thinking for years. Check out the October 2013 issue of Ski Magazine to see Kicking Horse named in the Top 5: Challenge ski areas in North America! What does challenge mean? Throw in deep champagne powder, mix with 80 Chutes, add in 4 big alpine bowls and top it all off with the Top 4 biggest vertical in North America and that is thigh burning, challenging fun!
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What’s New This Winter at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Golden, BC – With the first strike of snow, the countdown to another exciting winter has officially begun! Cultivating innovation, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is thrilled to introduce its New Family Zone; a 100 acre sheltered haven featuring gentle cruising runs off an ingenious system re-routing the downhill traffic from Catamount Top towards the mountain base. Before venturing on steeper slopes, upload Catamount Chairlift with the kids to enjoy a safe mid-mountain environment.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has been active this summer with the goal of dazzling our guests; whether they are family cruisers or seeking extreme adventure.
- Enhancing the resort’s grooming program, a new snow cat track into Terminator will allow wide carving turns and high speed downhill shredding.
- The Redemption Ridge traverse has been extended to provide comfort and fluidity to those who are looking for untouched chutes and deep powder – from now on traversing will be smoother than ever!
- Glading is underway on South Redemption, opening unprecedented lines and four new chutes into Crystal Bowl. Kicking Horse Resort now boasts 90 unparalleled inbounds chutes.
- Lastly, the patch of dense trees at the base of Crystal Bowl has been thinned out enlarging the riding zone leading up to Stairway to Heaven. Skier and borders alike will certainly enjoy this extended playground.
Winter is around the corner! Stay tuned for more updates.
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‘Wrangle The Chute’ The Ultimate Big Mountain Showdown, Is Back
Golden, BC – is known for providing the best Big Mountain experience: the foremost Big Mountain Freeride Showdown returns to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on March 23rd and 24th. Wrangle the Chute is a pioneer event combining Big Mountain skiing and riding with a ‘Bucking Bronco’ ride on E.J Hector. This event is the ultimate Freeride showdown. The biggest two-day Big Mountain Freeride showdown in the West, will not only offer exciting skiing and riding but also features loads of fun for all to enjoy. For maximum fun there will be a grandstand including live DJ’s and an outdoor BBQ at Kicking Horse’s Heaven’s Door Yurt Café. Athletes choose the line they want to ski or ride and the tricks they want to attempt to impress the crowds while chasing a $2000 cash purse and additional prizes.
“This is an iconic event for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort,” says Kicking Horse Mountain Resort President, Steve Paccagnan. “Many of the top skiers and riders in North America have experienced Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s Big Mountain terrain, unlike anything else in North America, so it is fitting we host one of Canada’s top Big Mountain Freeride Showdowns.”
The on-mountain showdown gets underway at ‘High Noon’ on both Saturday and Sunday with each pre-qualified participant getting a single run each day. On Sunday afternoon, shortly after the final competitor rolls in, the new champion will be awarded on site. “This event provides spectators the best in Big Mountain skiing and riding excitement,” says Matt Mosteller, Vice President of Marketing, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. “It can’t be beat, stay ski in ski out, enjoy incredible snow conditions, relax in the beer garden and savor the juicy BBQ and take in the most unique event held in Canada”
The Heaven’s Door Yurt Café, in Crystal Bowl, will be transformed into a lively grandstand for an outstanding view of all of the action. Spectator entry is free with a lift ticket and Kokanee BBQ will be smoking with mouth-watering burgers. Saddle on up and make your way to witness one of Canada’s top Freeski Showdowns, presented in partnership with Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Your Alberta Jeep Dealers, Monster Energy, Rossignol, Kokanee and Smith Sports Optics.
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