Why Kicking Horse is Highly Rated for Expert Skiers

Kicking Horse has earned its 4.63/5.00 rating from expert skiers on SNOMAD for one simple reason - this place is absolutely relentless. Our users consistently rave about terrain that puts even the most seasoned riders through their paces. Drew, an expert skier from Canada, nailed it when he called it "easily the most butt puckering resort in Canada" with the best in-bounds chutes and bowls around. Richard describes runs that "put you in your place" with steep chutes and bowls that'll have your legs screaming by day's end. The resort hosts World Freeride Tour events within its boundaries, which tells you everything about the calibre of terrain on offer - we're talking professional-level challenges here.

Kicking Horse gives expert skiers easy access to steep, challenging terrain and serious descents without needing to venture into the backcountry. John, another expert from Canada, reckons it's "probably the most intense resort I've been to in North America" and specifically recommends bootpacking out to Terminator for Whitewall and Ozone. Rob was blown away after experiencing the terrain, stating the level of extreme is "beyond anything you can imagine" with the ability to "literally ski at any level possible ON RESORT." The four massive bowls deliver endless double-black options, cliff drops, and lines that'll make you double-check your commitment level. Best part? You'll often find yourself alone on these lines, able to snag fresh tracks days after a storm because the crowds simply don't venture into the serious stuff.

Planning your next ski trip? Check out our full resort guide to see how Kicking Horse scores across all 20 of our community-rated categories!