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Updated December 2023
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How Skiers Rate Kicking Horse

Overall Rating
4.49
Value for Money
4.29
Quiet Slopes
4.48
Après-Ski
3.43
Accommodation Options
3.97
Family Friendliness
3.69
Groomed Runs
3.73
Powder Zones
4.74
Tree Runs
4.31
Mogul Fields
3.82
Off-Piste
4.83
Snow Parks
2.40
Lift Efficiency
3.83
Eating Out
3.60
Ski School Quality
3.99
Beginners
4.50
Intermediates
4.25
Advanced
4.50
Experts
4.52
Snowboarders
4.34

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What Skiers Say About Kicking Horse

Kicking Horse draws predominantly advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders seeking steep, technical terrain including chutes, bowls, and glades. Reviewers consistently mention deep powder, low crowds, and significant vertical drop (over 4,000 feet). The resort has limited lift infrastructure, primarily one gondola, which funnels most traffic and can create bottlenecks. Beginners and intermediates find limited suitable terrain, with only a few green runs available. The base area and town of Golden offer basic amenities rather than extensive après-ski or dining options. Several reviewers note the need for hiking to access the best terrain, and groomers are not always well-maintained.

AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews

  • expert terrain variety
  • powder quality
  • low crowds
  • vertical drop
  • backcountry-style inbounds skiing
  • tree runs
  • limited lift infrastructure
  • minimal beginner terrain
  • grooming quality
  • hiking required
  • limited base amenities
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Joaquim
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 20 2023
Its a very nice resort with beautiful spot and a vert beautiful backountry spot! You have a lot of differents bowls to drop in and you can acces to a lot of place with a Little walk. The food its very delicious and cheap!
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Sean
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 18 2023
Raw and authentic- Kicking Horse kills it with the natural steeps and gnarly options for skiers looking for something classic and amazing. The town of Golden is a cozy mountain resort community with easy access from Calgary or Cranbrook.
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Brody
expert snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 18 2023
Really great resort with a lot of expert terrain. Due to the location its never extremely busy and can find pow almost every time you go
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Mason
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 18 2023
Really fun hill. Not great for beginners but awesome for advanced/ intermediate skiers little pricey for what your getting but its a very cool experience and I definitely recommend it if your looking for challenging tarain and vary few people
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Gavin
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 16 2023
The terrain and views at kicking horse are crazy. There is1 gondola and 2 chairs. It is mostly expert terrain but there is a beginner chair.
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Leah
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 16 2023
Having the gondola ride up was 10/10 when it was -40° out!
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Charlie
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 30 2023
One of my favourite places to ski! It's small, but perfectly formed and there is loads of skiing to explore within bounds. Take the stairway to heaven chair to access steep couloirs on one side and nice gladed skiing on the other side. Add to that the ski in/out convenience and you have a winner!
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Nicola
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 29 2023
From arriving to leaving you feel part of the family - they appreciate you coming to their great resort
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