Our partner tour operator, Kicking Horse Powder Tours, has set up an exclusive pro-athlete hosted, fully inclusive, on-mountain lodge based trip at Kicking Horse this March.
This exclusive hosted trip is truly the real deal – you’ll get to ski some of the best terrain Canada has to offer and ski with an Olympic winter sports athlete from the UK.
Based out of Kicking Horse, the trip is open to all levels of skiers from intermediate to experts looking for powder snow adventures.
If you’d like to tie in a cat skiing experience to your trip, they’ve got an option for that too.
Check out the Kicking Horse Powder Tours website for all the details, or contact Richard Barker directly: (250) 272-0373 or richard@kickinghorsepowdertours.com
- Published in Winter
For Immediate Release: January 25th, 2016
KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT presents THE JEEP JUNIOR FREESKI COMP
Golden, BC – Cultivating the freeski trend, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will hold the first IFSA Junior Freeski Series stop, on February 5-7. Check out the best regional talents hunting for IFSA points! This event provides the opportunity for youth between the ages of 7 and 18 to develop and showcase their skiing skills in a fun and supportive environment.
The Jeep Junior Freeski Series presented by Rossignol & Smith Optics is the only one of its kind in Canada and part of Resort of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) ongoing commitment to providing active and healthy pursuits for youth. To align with the IFSA qualification standards, the event is open to skier’s ages 7 to 18 featuring 6 categories: 7-11/12-14/15-18 male and female. All age cut off dates are based on the age turned prior to December 31, 2015. Visit the Kicking Horse Online Events Calendar to register and for the full schedule of events.
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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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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
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- Published in Press Release
For Immediate Release: January 25th, 2016
KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT presents NEW KICK ASS DOWNHILL EVENT
Celebrate the World’s Great Sport
Golden, BC – Challenge your friends & family on March 5th in this winter’s most entertaining race! The Kick-Ass Downhill is a family-friendly event, in which each racer is timed as they go through a series of banked & gated turns, mogul fields, obstacles & jumps. The race will be timed, but don’t forget about the style; the most creative and stylish racers will be rewarded and have time taken off their run.
“The essence of the sport belongs in 3 ingredients, quality time with friends and family, healthy benefits of getting outside and being playful,” says Powder Matt Mosteller. So, jump into your flashy 80’s one-piece, bring your best buddies, and show-off to the judges & the crowd what you’ve got! There will be many prizes to win, as well as BBQ & entertainment at the Heaven’s Door Yurt. An ice bar with cold beers & drinks will be available all day.
With a festive & fun ambiance, this is a gathering for all the lovers of sliding sports. Make sure you wear your best 80’s outfit so you can be entered to win the grand prize for the best costume
For the categories available to enter and registration fees visit the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Online Events calendar.
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Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
Twitter – @PowderMatt • Powder Matt’s Blog • Powder Matt on Pinterest • Powder Matt on Google +
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Golden, BC – Outlandish, aggressive, rugged and the top freeride ski and snowboard events in Canada! Don’t miss out on the ultimate Big Mountain showdown, plus NEW this season, the Freeride World Qualifier is introduced. February 19th – 21st will be the FWQ, held in the original Wrangle the Chute venue, the winner of each category will be invited to enter the official Wrangle the Chute 4 on March 24th – 27th! Wrangle the Chute 4 is presented by Helly Hansen and is a IFSA/FWQ 4 star event, the only stop in Canada with the other stops being in New Mexico, Washington and Colorado.
More information about Wrangle the Chute FWQ.
More information about Wrangle the Chute 4.
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Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
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Twitter – @KickingHorseMtn
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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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
Twitter – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog
Powder Matt on Pinterest
Powder Matt on Google +
- Published in Press Release
For Immediate Release: January 19th, 2016
SKI WITH AN OLYMPIAN AT KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT
Golden, BC – New this season at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, take an intimate tour of the resort, led by two time Olympian, Felix Belczyk, who has called Golden his home since 2013. The new clinics will be half day private clinics, available for levels 3 – 5 for up to 4 people. Call or email the Winter Sports School at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort for more information or to sign up today!
mountainschool@kickinghorseresort.com • 250-439-5467
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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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
Twitter – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog • Powder Matt on Pinterest • Powder Matt on Google +
- Published in Press Release
For Immediate Release: January 6th, 2016
LEARN ABOUT AVALANCHE SAFETY AT KICKING HORSES’ ANNUAL AVALANCHE AWARENESS DAYS
Golden, BC – Avalanche Awareness Days is a national celebration of Canada’s avalanche safety expertise and an invitation to enjoy the winter backcountry with education and training and everyone is welcome to attend for FREE. In partnership with the Canadian Avalanche Center and CARDA, the KHMR Safety team will have a day of fun, education, hands on demonstrations, and many prizes to be won.
Schedule – Saturday & Sunday, January 16-17
11:00am – Transceiver Demo & Race
11:30am – Digging Demo & Race
12:00pm – Dig a snow profile with a pro
1:00pm – CARDA search and rescue demonstration with our avalanche dogs
2:00pm – Watch Explosive Avalanche Control Demonstration with a live blast.
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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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com • Twitter – @PowderMatt • Powder Matt’s Blog
- Published in Press Release
For Immediate Release: December 14, 2015
REVITALIZED KIDS EXPERIENCE AT KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT THIS WINTER
Golden, BC – Since opening in 2011 the Learning Centre at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has combined the Winter Sports School and the daycare, becoming a ski hub fostering a positive family environment. This season, the Learning Centre will offer a variety of family new and revitalized activities including Tubing on our new disco themed track, with the added lights and new location tubing will now be offered as a night activity as well as during the day. As well as Skating on the newly expanding rink (be sure to check the games on ice schedule for organized family fun) near the warming hut (and of course) a magic carpet and skills park for kids to practice perfecting those skiing/snowboarding skills early. Another new and exciting activity operating out of the resort this year will be daily kids snowmobile tours with the Rocky Mountain Riders. Keep an eye on Kicking Horse Mountain Resorts’ website, Facebook and Twitter for updates!
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.
For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
Twitter – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog
Powder Matt on Pinterest
Powder Matt on Google +
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- Published in Press Release
The RCR Rockies Card
The Best Deal in the Rockies
It’s simple – buy the card at a low cost and save all ski season long! Purchase a discount card online, by calling 1-800-258-7669 or through one of the retailers listed below – don’t forget to purchase yours before they go off sale on December 26th!
- 3 FREE Days
- 4 Great Resorts
- Up to $30 daily savings
- Direct to lift option
- FREE Kids Card (with purchase of adult)
The RCR Rockies Cards are only on sale until December 26th! Don’t miss out!
For more information and to buy online visit the RCR Webstore.
Also available at;
- Sport Chek
- Calgary Co-op
- AMA
- Sobeys
- IGA
- Ski Cellar
- Ski West
- Sundance
- Technosport
- Alpenland
- Gerick Sports
- Out of Bounds
- Published in Winter
Words by Doc Pow
Just as most other mountains in Western Canada are doing right now, Kicking Horse had its own early opening November 28 for two “preview” weekends, November 28 and 29 and then December 5 and 6 before opening full time through the rest of the season on December 11.
Over 2,000 people took to the Horse to get in on the goods November 28, and as you can see from these photos I shot during the day on Saturday, we wouldn’t think too many went home disappointed. Six year Kicking Horse ski patroller Alex Giesbrecht hasn’t seen conditions this good, this early, ever, “this is the best start I’ve ever seen here in my six years that is for sure,” explained Giesbrecht. “At current we have the same amount of snow we had this time last March. Opening came fast after that storm system in mid-November delivered over 50 cms of snow within a 24 hour time period. At one point our snow monitoring system was telling us we had 10 cms in one hour, and we thought it was wrong.” Ullr wasn’t kidding, and the results are evident in shots like this.
Fernie Freestyle Coach Ben Ogilvie (@RexOgilvie on Instagram) basking in some serious powder glory, during the preview weekend at Kicking Horse.
“With the best snow pack in years, bombing and getting the mountain open was easier when you don’t have the snow pack to play with,” explained Giesbrecht.
Alex Giesbrecht points out some of the goods on the ridge line leading into Feuz Bowl, for a full map of the mountain, click here.
Read the full article on the snowseekers website.
- Published in Winter
Golden, BC – We are ‘Kicking up a Storm’ opening the biggest vertical in the Canadian Rockies, November 28th & 29th, for Early Opening Preview Weekend #1. Over 4000 feet of fun! Yep, the 4th 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.
OPENING DETAILS
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will be opening early with two Preview Weekends, November 28th and 29th, and December 5th and 6th, with the full opening as scheduled on Friday December 11th. 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 30th 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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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
Twitter – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog
Powder Matt on Google +
- Published in Press Release