Grab the Kicking Horse ski resort map below to get a proper look at the mountain's layout before you head up. The trail map covers 129 runs spread across a generous vertical drop from 2,505m down to 1,190m, accessed by one gondola, three chairlifts, and a drag lift. Our community rates Kicking Horse 4.49 overall, with standout scores for off-piste skiing and powder zones—perfect if you're chasing fresh lines.
Download the Kicking Horse Trail Map (PDF & Image)

Best Runs in Kicking Horse
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It's A Ten (Green): A wide, forgiving cruiser at the base of the Stoke Chair that's ideal for building confidence with gentle turns.
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Blue Heaven (Blue): A mellow top-to-bottom cruiser from the Stoke Chair offering smooth, rolling terrain and stunning Purcell Mountain views.
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Sundance (Blue): A consistently pitched intermediate run that's perfect for practising rhythm and enjoying long, flowing turns through open terrain.
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Crystal Bowl (Blue): A scenic intermediate trail winding through the trees with enough width to carve comfortably while taking in the surrounding wilderness.
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Wiley's Run (Blue): A well-groomed intermediate descent that offers a great warm-up lap with consistent fall-line skiing.
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Redemption (Black Diamond): A steep, sustained black run that rewards confident skiers with excellent carving opportunities on groomed days.
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CPR (Double Black Diamond): One of the resort's steepest in-bounds runs, featuring a genuinely heart-pumping pitch that demands precise edge control.
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Super Bowl (Double Black Diamond): A wide-open, expert-level bowl with ungroomed terrain and plenty of space to choose your line through natural features.
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Ozone (Double Black Diamond): A seriously steep mogul field that tests technical ability and stamina with relentless bumps from top to bottom.
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Stairway to Heaven (Double Black Diamond): An exposed chute-style run with tight, technical sections and mandatory air if you commit to the entrance.
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Feuz Bowl (Double Black Diamond): A challenging alpine bowl accessed from the Golden Eagle Express, offering powder stashes and variable terrain for expert skiers.

