 The face of Kicking Horse and indeed the mountain itself is ideally positioned to accommodate an outstanding winter season ski resort.
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North-East facing slopes allow for excellent snow retention. Mother Nature chips in to provide enough high-level moisture, sun, temperature and super-dry, low-level air to create and preserve Kicking Horse's perfect powder.
The quality of this fine, dry Purcell Powder has for years been the closely guarded secret of the region's local skiers.
Kicking Horse also boasts the greatest vertical in the Rockies with its longest run being 10 km (6 miles)!
So come, experience the famous "champagne powder" Kicking Horse has to offer. Day trips are available from Banff and Lake Louise on the "Kicking Horse Powder Express" for little more than a cost of a day pass. Please contact us to book.

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| Hours of Operation |
• Mid Dec - late Jan: 09:00– 15:30 |
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• Late Jan - mid-April: 09:00–16:30 |
| Opening |
• Mid Dec |
| Tentative Closing |
• Early April |
| Vertical |
• 1,260 metres (4,133 feet) |
| Base Elevation |
• 1,190 metres (3,900 feet) |
| Peak Elevation |
• 2,450 metres (8,033 feet) |
| Acreage |
• 2750 acres |
| Average Snowfall |
• Summit 700cm (275in) |
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• Base 254cm (100in) |
| Snowmaking |
• None |
| Trails |
• 106 |
| Terrain |
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• Beginner – 20% |
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• Intermediate – 20% |
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• Advanced - 45% |
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• Expert – 15% |
| Longest Run |
• "Its a Ten" - 10 km or 6 miles |
| Cumulative Length of Runs |
• 70km |
| Lifts |
• 1 High speed 8 Person Gondola |
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• 2 Quad Chairs |
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• 1 Double Chairlift |
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• 1 Surface Lift |
| Lift Capacity |
• Approximately 14,000 people/hour |
| Ski School |
• Group Ski & Snowboard Lessons |
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• Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons |
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• Learn to Ski & Snowboard Packages |
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• Cat and Heli-Ski Prep Courses |
| Racing |
• None |
| Daycare |
• For ages 18 months to 5 years |
| Equipment Rentals |
• Available at the area |
Click on the piste map below to enlarge |