Welcome to the Champagne
Snow Capital of Canada.

Kicking Horse has attracted rave reviews after just ten seasons for its awesome vertical, deep powder and spectacular terrain mix. The Calgary Herald called it “the best skiing in the world – no kidding”. With an express gondola accessing most of the 4100 ft (1260m) vertical, you’re bound to ski and ride an impressive feast of vertical comparable to only that of heli-skiing. The on mountain village is growing steadily and the all round experience keeps getting better year after year.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is located 2.5 hours west of Calgary, East facing slopes allow for excellent snow retention and with the help of the elements this creates and preserves Kicking Horse’s light, dry powder.  The quality of this fine, dry Purcell Powder has for years been the closely guarded secret of the region's local skiers.

You have on mountain dining from “grab and go” to fine dining and a must visit is Canada’s most elevated dining experience...the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant.

Kicking Horse is just across the Alberta/British Colombia border from Lake Louise and makes a perfect place to spend 3, 4, 5 or more days in conjunction with a trip to the Banff, Lake Louise & Sunshine Village tri-area.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a hidden gem; Ski Kicking Horse before the crowds discover this hidden secret.

Mountain Statistics Top Elevation: 2450m Village Elevation: 1190m Vertical Drop: 1260 m Number of Trails: 120+ Inbounds Chutes: 80+ Average Snowfall: 7.62m Skiable Terrain: 2800+ acres Number of Lifts: 5 Terrain Easiest 20%   More Difficult 20%   Most Difficult 45%   Extreme 15%

Accommodation at Kicking Horse

With an ever increasing selection of accommodation options at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and in the surrounding communities of Golden, Kicking Horse Central's local experts will customize a ski and stay vacation that matches your budget for style and taste.

Glacier Lodge

Glacier Lodge is Located at the base of the Golden Eagle Express Gondola. Exceptional views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky Mountains beyond, or of the village plaza.

Copper Horse Lodge

Copper Horse Lodge is located on mountain, just 100 paces from the Gondola. The Lodge offers stylish, modern accommodations and contemporary dining in a spectacular mountain setting with ski in luxury.

Vegabond Lodge

Vagabond Lodge is located on the Kicking Horse resort so you can ski right back to your room after a day on the slopes.

• across the road from the Gondola with ski in/ski out access
• outdoor hot tub
• Vagabond Lodge features feature-rest beds with duvets, heated floors in the bathrooms.
• large rock fireplace in guest area, along with extensive log work throughout, wood-plank flooring and over-stuffed furniture.
• secure ski room