Resort Guide – Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

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KICKING HORSE
MOUNTAIN RESORT

The Champagne Powder Capital of Canada™

Perfect for: Thrill Seekers and Champagne Powder Lovers. Groups of friends and families. Extended trips from Banff/Lake Louise. Guest searching for steeps, trees, chutes and dramatically beautiful scenery.

Located on the Powder Highway, just outside of Golden, BC, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is only 3.5 hours away from Calgary, AB!

RESORT GUIDE

GETTING HERE

WINTER MOUNTAIN STATS

Dec 11th, 2020 - Apr 4th, 2021 (Winter 2020.21 Season)
-6°C and -14°C / 21°F and 7°F Average Winter Temperature
25ft / 762cm Average Snowfall
128+ runs, 5 alpine bowls, 85 inbound chutes Ski terrain
5 Lifts (8-person gondola, 2 quads, 1 double, 1 surface)
Banff, Glacier, Kootenay, Yoho, Mt. Revelstoke & Jasper
Surrounding National Parks

DIFFICULTY

Beginner 16%
Intermediate 11%
Advanced 29%
Expert 44%

4,314 ft

Vertical

3,900 ft

Base Elevation

8,218 ft

Summit Elevation

3,486+

Acres

128+

Runs

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3 MOUNTAIN RANGES | 2 HISTORIC RIVERS | 6 NATIONAL PARKS

Golden and Kicking Horse Country still exudes the same feelings of discovery and exploration that the first pioneers felt and continues to embrace its connection to the mountains.

Golden's vibrant, exciting and diverse past have laid the foundations for this authentic mountain town that continues to attract visitors from around the world. Some like it that much they never leave.

Saying that Golden is in one of the most perfect and beautiful locations in the world might sound like a grandiose statement, but it's not so outrageous once you look at the facts...and look out the window.

FINE DINING AT 7,700 FT

No visit to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is complete without dining at Eagle's Eye Restaurant, Canada's Most Elevated Dining Experience. Enjoy this quintessential mountaintop dining experience, at 7,700ft and enjoy the breathtaking views of the 6 surrounding National Parks.

EAGLE'S EYE RESTAURANT

ACCOMMODATION

Offering both on-mountain and off-mountain lodging, from condos to mountain homes to hotels and everything in between, there is lodging to suit everyone's needs.

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MORE DINING

On-mountain and off-mountain dining available, so whether you need food on the hill, or would like to adventure around town, there are plenty of options!

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TRAIL MAP

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SUMMER AT KICKING HORSE

Summer at Kicking Horse is unmatched. We have a variety of outdoor activities to choose from, including mountain biking, sightingseeing and our exciting Via Ferrata which now has 3 different routes to challenge yourself! The summer is great for those seeking thrilling adventures and those who perfer a more relaxed scenic time spent in the mountains.

VIA FERRATA

Via Ferrata is a protected climbing route with a steel cable running along the route that is fixed to the rock. Using a Via Ferrata Harness, climbers can secure themselves to the cable, creating a completely safe climbing environment. The cable can also be used as aid to climbing, and additional climbing aids, such as iron rungs (stemples), pegs, carved steps, ladders and bridges.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

People don't come to Kicking Horse Bike Park to ride the same old thing. They come for the differences, and we have plenty. Not only is the park the highest in the sky of all Canadian bike parks, but it also offers the longest descent. What this means is 1200 metres (4000 ft) of stupendous variety.

BOO THE BEAR

One thing that sets Kicking Horse Mountain Resort apart from all other ski resorts is the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge. This is the largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat in the world. The 20-acre area is the home of our resident grizzly bear, Boo. Within this natural mountainside habitat, Boo hunts, plays, forages, and explores just like his wild cousins.

SIGHTSEEING & HIKING

Float above the clouds as you are whisked to 7,700 feet. Take in panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, the Columbia River Wetlands and the quaint town of Golden. During the journey, spot wildlife and perhaps even a glimpse of Kicking Horse Mountain Resorts resident grizzly bear, Boo.