British Columbia, Canada

Kicking Horse Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Early December

Season dates, 128 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Expert Terrain

8,033ft

Peak Elevation

4,133ft

Vertical Drop

128

Trails

295"

Annual Snow

Overview

Kicking Horse is a ski resort in British Columbia, Canada, with an elevation range from 3,900ft (1189m) to 8,033ft (2448m). The vertical drop is 4,133ft (1260m) across 128 trails served by 5 lifts and 2,800 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Calgary International (YYC), about 180 minutes away by car. Kicking Horse receives an average of 295 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Early December to Mid April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Early DecemberCloses: Mid April

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

80cm(31in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Kicking Horse's snowiest peak-season month.

295"

Annual Snowfall

(749cm)

-7°C

January Avg High

-16°C

January Avg Low

Monthly Snowfall

295"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

128

Total Trails

Lifts

2,800

Skiable Acres

4,133ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

20%

Beginner: 26 trails

20%

Intermediate: 26 trails

40%

Advanced: 51 trails

20%

Expert: 26 trails

20%Beginner (26)

20%Intermediate (26)

40%Advanced (51)

20%Expert (26)

Kicking Horse has 128 trails: 20% green, 20% blue, 40% black, and 20% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 60% of the terrain at Kicking Horse.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

4,133ft

Vertical Drop

1,260m

(4,133ft)

Elevation Profile

8,033ft

Peak

3,900ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$108

avg/day

$115

Jan

$115

Feb

$105

Mar

$89

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

$115

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($89)

Best Month to Visit Kicking Horse

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallLow crowdsPeak conditions

score

80cm

Low

$115/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Kicking Horse, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 80cm. Crowd levels are low.

Open

70cm

snowfall

-5°/-14°

high/low °C

crowds

$115

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Kicking Horse.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$105

per day

Season Pass

$799

full season

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Kicking Horse is not included on any multi-resort pass in this dataset.

Getting to Kicking Horse

Nearest Airport

Calgary International (YYC)

Approx. 180 min drive

Location

British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦

51.2975°N, 117.0467°W

The drive from Calgary International to Kicking Horse takes about 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Kicking Horse open for the season?

Kicking Horse typically opens in Early December and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Kicking Horse?

A day lift pass at Kicking Horse starts at $105 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Kicking Horse good for beginners?

Kicking Horse has 20% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Kicking Horse get per year?

Kicking Horse receives an average of 295 inches of snowfall per year. The resort relies entirely on natural snowfall; snowmaking coverage is 0%.

What is the best month to ski at Kicking Horse?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Kicking Horse in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 80cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

128

Total Trails

Lifts

2,800

Skiable Acres

4,133ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

20%

Beginner: 26 trails

20%

Intermediate: 26 trails

40%

Advanced: 51 trails

20%

Expert: 26 trails

20%Beginner (26)

20%Intermediate (26)

40%Advanced (51)

20%Expert (26)

Kicking Horse has 128 trails: 20% green, 20% blue, 40% black, and 20% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 60% of the terrain at Kicking Horse.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Kicking Horse open for the season?

Kicking Horse typically opens in Early December and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Kicking Horse?

A day lift pass at Kicking Horse starts at $105 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Kicking Horse good for beginners?

Kicking Horse has 20% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Kicking Horse get per year?

Kicking Horse receives an average of 295 inches of snowfall per year. The resort relies entirely on natural snowfall; snowmaking coverage is 0%.

What is the best month to ski at Kicking Horse?