Lift-served resort · Beyond the Rockies

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Ridges, bowls and chutes above Golden. Despite the sweeping Rockies views, the skiing is in the Purcells.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort winter skiing destination
Photo: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Terrain
3,486 acres
Published vertical
1,315 m
Runs
120+
Top elevation
2,505 m

Plan your visit

Mountain range
Purcell Mountains
Who it suits
Mixed abilities; check lessons and terrain.
Trip format
Day tickets; arrange accommodation separately.
Season
Winter; operating dates vary by resort.
Getting there
Golden is the gateway. Some upper terrain requires additional effort beyond the lifts.
Map location
Kicking Horse base, Golden · approximate planning location, not a ski boundary.

Trail maps

Published maps are for orientation. Check current openings and closures with the operator; backcountry access is selected by guides each day.

Sources & trip details

Reviewed 4 October 2026. Figures come from operator publications and are not live conditions. Resort acres and backcountry tenures measure different things. Confirm current dates, prices, access and operating details before booking.