Golden, BC – We are ‘Kicking up a Storm’ opening the biggest vertical in the Canadian Rockies, November 28^th & 29^th,   for Early Opening Preview Weekend #1.  Over 4000 feet of fun! Yep, the 4^th biggest vertical in North America, is ready for you! With the most snowfall to date in the region- over 250 cm – and one storm cycle alone delivering over 50 cms it will be an opener to remember. One to celebrate as well, this is the earliest opener in the history of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

Kicking Horse is opening with big terrain; over 1700 acres will be open!  Delivering the biggest skiing and snowboarding terrain open in the Canadian Rockies region.  Get more information on our Events Calendar or Snow Report.

Last week’s storm

OPENING DETAILS
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will be opening early with two Preview Weekends, November 28^th and 29^th, and December 5^th and 6^th, with the full opening as scheduled on Friday December 11^th.  With top to bottom skiing (4,100 vertical feet, the highest in the Rockies), including terrain open in Crystal Bowl, Bowl Over, Mid Mountain and the Lower Mountain (we’re working to ensure the Kids’ World is open as well).    Lifts open will be the Gondola, Stairway Chair, Catamount and the Magic Carpet.   Services will include the Whitetooth Grill in the Daylodge, Eagles Eye, Retail, Rental, Guest Services and Winter Sports School.  Check our Snow Report for any updates before heading out this weekend.

WINTER EARLY BOOKING – ONE WEEK LEFT TO SAVE!
Ensure your vacation is relaxing from, beginning to end.  Start by booking with our knowledgeable agents and trust in them to find the best resort and hotel property for your winter experience.  Call 1-800-258-7669 to book over the phone, chat online with an agent on the RCR Vacation Website or visit the Kicking Horse website and view all vacation packages.  Book before November 30^th to save up to 35%!

About Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a world-class destination resort located 2.5 hours west of Calgary, nestled between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains in the heart of British Columbia.  Winter offers a fully integrated mountain resort experience and the most progressive in-bounds skiing in North America.  Kicking Horse Mountain Resort,www.kickinghorseresort.com, is part of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. Proudly Canadian, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada, including Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta; Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia. RCR also owns and manages a number of hotels and golf courses, including Trickle Creek in Kimberley, and Wintergreen Golf and Country Club in Bragg Creek. RCR aims to provide each and every guest The Ultimate Experience.

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Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
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