Kicking Horse Activities

Discover the Magic of the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada™!

With an outstanding snowfall average of 24 ft (7.3 m), Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has everything you could ask for to make your vacation an unforgettable family adventure. With 120+ runs, 85+ inbound chutes, and 5 alpine bowls, there's literally something for everyone and every skill level. Breath crisp mountain air, as you carve your way down the heart pumping 4,314 ft (1,315 m) vertical drop. Then, once you reach the bottom - repeat!

Get away to CMH Purcell - and 495,000 skiable acres! Ski an incredible landscape that spans the Purcell and Selkirk mountain ranges, across alpine glaciers, and open alpine bowls, as you weave your way through the flawlessly gladed subalpine forest. With an average snowfall of 49 ft (15 m), let CMH Purcell transport you to an adventure of a lifetime! With 250+ high-elevation runs, you will be chasing untouched, deep powder that you've only dreamed of.

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Switch-up your skis or snowboard for engine power! The towering mountain peaks, snow-capped trees, and icy lakes of the B.C. Rockies will reveal themselves in a whole new manner, with an amazing ride on a snowmobile. Dive in and out of the deep powder of the back-country, sending snow billowing all around you, or dial it back and skim peacefully over smooth, groomed trails. New to sledding? Or new to the area? Then a guided tour may be just for you. Let the pros show you the ropes, and show you why snowmobiling is a spectacular way to see all that the Rocky Mountains have to offer.

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The scenic Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre offers 33k of world-class cross-country skiing track set for both classic and skate skiing, groomed with snowmobiles and a two Bombardier Snow Cats. This cross-country skiing mecca welcomes all skiers at our day-use chalet to help you get oriented, pay your trail fee, sign in, and pick up your trail map. Choose your own adventure from the gentle beginner loops that include flats and some rolling hills to the more stamina-testing outer loops with challenging uphills and exciting downhills. All ski trails come with extraordinary mountain wilderness vistas, so bring your camera!

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The tube zone!

Tubing at Kicking Horse just keeps getting better. Located in the heart of the Kicking Horse Plaza, with access by the Jelly Bean surface lift, we make tubing easy. No skills are required, just a sense of adventure. It’s the perfect family activity after a day on the slopes.

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Discover the serenity of snowshoeing in a winter wonderland!

Step into a world of winter magic with our snowshoeing adventures. As you trek through the tranquil, snow-covered forests and across breathtaking alpine meadows, you'll experience the peaceful beauty of nature at its most pristine. Whether you're navigating through towering trees, over frozen streams, or up scenic mountain trails, snowshoeing offers a unique way to connect with the wilderness. Perfect for all skill levels, our guided tours lead you through the serene landscapes of winter, where every step is a new discovery. Embrace the crisp mountain air and the quiet solitude — snowshoeing in this winter wonderland is an adventure you'll never forget.

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Use your high vantage point to the best advantage when you take one of our gondola sightseeing adventures at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

See the mountain in ways you’ve never seen it before including vast sweeping valley views and breathtaking vistas.

Gondola sightseeing is just one more way to enjoy your British Columbia vacation, and should be high on your list of things to do at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Your trip to Golden is not complete without a gondola sightseeing adventure.

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Ready to Ski? Expert Lessons for Every Level!

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada™. From steep and gnarly chutes to fast and fun glades and furious groomers, the on snow experience at Kicking Horse is exceptional. Nowhere else can you ride a single gondola almost 4000 ft right to the summit and drop straight into the goods. The instructors at the Telus Winter Sports School are eager to help you get the most out of this mountain. Whether you are just learning for the first time, are wanting to learn to ride steeps, or are just needing a quick tour of the goods with a few tips to think about, let the professionals elevate your day.

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Play, Laugh, and Explore – Kicking Horse Kids Club for your little ones!

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort offers daycare services to children from 18 months to 5 years of age. Our team supports and encourages positive relationships between children, families and staff. Children are introduced to a wide range of activities and opportunities that support their emotional, social, creative, cognitive and physical growth. Our certified team provides children with a safe, nurturing, fun environment for them to learn and grow as individuals.

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Avalanche safety training.

Our Avalanche Skills Training (AST) 1 course, delivered by the Mountain Safety team at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, is an excellent resource for those interested in winter backcountry recreation who haven’t been formally trained about avalanche hazards.

The AST course focuses on avalanche hazard recognition and avoidance to help participants with their own decision making in the field. It is also a prerequisite for the CAA level 1 course.

This 2 day course covers avalanche terrain recognition and avoidance, companion rescue, and how to use the Avaluator, a decision support tool. All courses are taught by professional members of the Canadian Avalanche Association and have a maximum instructor to student ratio of 1:8.

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