Canada · North America
Kicking Horse
Bowl terrain and steep chutes above Golden with serious expert credentials.
Base Elev
3,940 ft
Summit
8,033 ft
Vertical
4,133 ft
Acres
2,825
Trails
120
Lifts
7
Live Conditions
Skiing now
As of March 30, 2026
Next 72h
0.2"
7d Forecast
1.5"
New Snow 7d
2.9"
Base Depth
35.4"
Season
Opens
Early December
Closes
Early April
Season Length
120 days
Full Open
Late January
Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.
Optimal Windows
Optimal window
Jan 15 – Mar 15
Terrain Profile
Vertical
4,133 ft
Acres
2,825
Trails
120
Lifts
7
Best for
Ski School
Ski School
Book lessonsAdult Lessons
Ages
13+
Hours
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Group
CAD $179 / full-day
Private
CAD $625 / 2 hrs
Advanced and expert instruction is the primary strength given the terrain profile.
Children's Ski School
Ages
3–12
Hours
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Group
CAD $209 / full-day
Included
Kicking Horse terrain skews expert. Beginner terrain is limited — better family resorts exist in the Canadian Rockies for young beginners.
Hours and rates are typical-season estimates. Confirm current pricing and availability directly with the resort before booking.
Quick Facts
Pass
Optimal window
Jan 15 – Mar 15
Track this resort
Get scored conditions every morning.
Kicking Horse is tracked in our daily mountain report. Snowpack, storm cycles, and timing — scored and delivered every morning.