Stats - Kicking Horse

Mountain Stats & Trail Info at a Glance

Resort Stats

Resort Location British Columbia, Canada

Mountain Range Purcell Mountains

Nearest Town Golden

Distance to Nearest Town 14 km 8.7 mi

Nearest International Airport Calgary International Airport (YYC)

Distance to Nearest International Airport 285 km 177.09 mi

Winter Season Opening December 12, 2025

Winter Season Closing April 12, 2026

Estimated Summer Season Opening June 2026

Estimated Summer Season Closing September 2026

Year Established 2000

Total Skiable Terrain 1410.76 ha 3486 ac

Base Elevation 1190 m 3904.2 ft

Summit Elevation 2505 m 8218.5 ft

Vertical Drop 1315 m 4314.3 ft

Average Snowfall 762 cm 300 in

Average Winter High -5 °C 23 °F

Average Winter Lows -11 °C 12.2 °F

Average Summer Highs 21 °C 69.8 °F

Average Summer Lows 8 °C 46.4 °F

Total Lifts 5

Uphill Capacity 6750 riders per hour

Total Runs/Trails 129

Green/Beginners Runs 20%

Blue/Intermediate Runs 20%

Black/Advanced Runs 45%

Double Black/Expert Runs 15%

Longest Run Length 10 km 6.21 mi

Alpine Bowls 5