Kicking Horse
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MOUNTAIN DETAILS
AT KICKING HORSE
SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
Beginners
26 green runs off 5 lifts, with learning terrain at the base. Enough to progress on, though the mountain leans intermediate and above.
Intermediates
26 blue runs and 1260 m of vertical. Strong blue terrain, with steeper lines a chair away.
Experts
79 advanced and expert runs. Steeps, bowls and chutes are the reason people come.
Snowboarders
1 terrain park plus 2825 acres of open riding. Wide pistes and natural features suit carving and freeriding.
Off-piste
Snow range 1190–2450 m keeps the upper mountain cold. Inbounds itineraries first; guided touring for anything past the ropes.
PISTE MAP
GETTING THERE
FAQS
Is Kicking Horse good for beginners?
20% of the terrain is green — about 26 runs — with learning areas at the base and ski school on site.
How reliable is the snow at Kicking Horse?
The mountain runs from 1190 m to 2450 m, a 1260 m vertical, and typically opens December through April.
How do I get to Kicking Horse?
Closest gateway is YYC Calgary, about 3 hr by road. Scheduled buses and private transfers are bookable on SnowBus.
Is Kicking Horse good for snowboarders?
1 terrain park and 2825 acres of riding, with 5 lifts serving the mountain.
How many lifts and runs does Kicking Horse have?
5 lifts and 131 marked runs across 2825 acres — 20% easy, 20% intermediate, 60% advanced.