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Kicking
Horse Mountain Resort
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 Kicking
Horse Mountain Resort is the first four season mountain resort
to be built in the Canadian Rockies in the past 25 years.
The resort is ideally situated to produce a sparkling, light
and dry snow, aptly named "Champagne Powder". Kicking Horse
Mountain Resort has been rated #1 resort for powder in North
America by Skiing Magazine.
The varied terrain offers a winter playground for those new
to alpine adventure and the perfect opportunity for adrenaline
junkies to charge down a 4,000 foot ski out, the second longest
in Canada.
You'll get to the top of your run in comfort and style with
the Golden Eagle Express walk-in gondola, the first level walk-in
gondola to be used in Canada. Other winter activities include
heli-skiing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, dog sledding and snowshoeing.
In summer, mountain bikers can experience Canada's longest lift
access mountain bike descent!
There’s a great deal of Canadian history behind Kicking Horse
Mountain Resort. It is named after the renowned river and the
famous high-alpine pass that were instrumental in opening the
Canadian West to the rest of the world. The Kicking Horse name
reflects a sense of adventure, discovery and exploration.
The Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge operates a wilderness
centre for research, education, and conservation at Kicking
Horse Mountain Resort. The 22-acre sanctuary is the largest
protected enclosed grizzly bear refuge in the world, providing
a home and a second chance at life for two orphaned grizzly
bear cubs, Cari and Boo.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (formerly Whitetooth Ski Area)
is located 8 miles (13 km) west of Golden in the BC Rockies,
426 miles (682 km) northeast of Vancouver, and 164 miles (262
km) west of Calgary (2-1/2 hour drive).
From Calgary: Take Trans Canada Highway 1 westbound from
Calgary. Stay on Trans Canada Highway 1 for approx. 2.5 hours,
until you reach the town of Golden. Kicking Horse Resort overlooks
the Town of Golden. The resort is located on a benchland, a
scenic 14 km (9 miles) drive off The Trans-Canada Highway 1.
From
Vancouver: Take Trans Canada Highway East from Vancouver.
At Hope, Take the Coquihalla Highway to Kamloops. The Coquihalla
Highway becomes the Trans Canada Highway 1. Follow the Trans
Canada East until you reach the town of Golden.
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| Contact: |
Kicking
Horse Mountain Resort |
| Phone: |
(250)
439-5400 |
| Toll
Free: |
1-866-SKI-KICK
(1-866-754-5425) |
| Fax: |
(250)
439-5401 |
| Snow
Phone: |
(250)
344-5400 |
| Email: |
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| Website: |
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| Season: |
Mid
December to early April |
| Lift
Hours: |
Operating
7 Days a week
December to February - February to April lift operating hours
vary. Lift hours are dependent upon prevailing conditions |
| Annual
Snowfall: |
| Location |
Elevation |
Snowfall |
| Lower
Mountain |
1,300
m (4,263 ft) |
254
cm (100") |
| Mid-Mountain |
1,722
m (5,646 ft) |
360
cm (142") |
| Alpine
Snowstations |
2,150
m (7,049 ft) |
650
cm (256”) |
| Summit
Snowstations |
2,450
m (8,033 ft) |
700
cm (275”) |
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| Vertical
Drop: |
1,260
m (4,133 ft) - from base to summit
The second highest in Canada. |
| Base
Elevation: |
1,190
m (3,900 ft) - at the bottom of the lowest chair |
| Top
Elevation: |
2,450
meters (8,033 ft) - top of Kicking Horse
1,722 metres (5,646 ft) - Mid-Mountain |
| Skiable
Acreage: |
1,114
hectares (2,750 acres) of terrain |
| Number
of Trails: |
97
runs |
| Difficulty: |
Novice
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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Expert
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20%
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20%
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45%
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15%
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| Number
of Lifts: |
5
lifts in winter, with 1 in summer (Golden Eagle):
Golden Eagle Express Gondola: 8-Passenger
Stairway to Heaven: 4-passenger fixed grip quad
Catamount: 4-Passenger fixed grip chairlift
Pioneer: 2-Passenger fixed grip chairlift
Pony Express: Surface lift
The Golden Eagle Express Gondola features the first level walk-in
gondola to be used in Canada. Your ticket will take you on a
3,413-metre (11,266-feet) ride to the peak, all in just 12 minutes.
The view on the way up is inspiring and the reason they call
your admission to the ride a 'lift' ticket. |
| Lift
Capacity: |
3,000
skiers per hour |
| Night
Skiing: |
No |
| Cross-Country: |
For
cross-country skiers, the world class, Dawn Mountain Nordic
Ski Trails provide 25 kilometres of groomed classic trackset
trails and 15 km of groomed skate skiing trails. These trails
range from gently rolling beginner loops to more challenging
advanced routes. |
| Snowboarding: |
Yes |
| Snowshoeing:
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4
kilometer trail network located off Palliser Trail road. Pick
up your snowshoe rentals and trail maps at Canyon Creek Outfitters.
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| Snowmobiling: |
Experience
the majestic beauty of the Rocky and Purcell Mountains on a
guided half or full-day snowmobile tour from the Resort base
or off-site. Tours are available daily using top quality Ski-Doo
snowmobiles from the Resort base area. |
| Resort
Services: |
Day
lodge, Eagle’s Eye Restaurant (the highest in Canada), retail
shop, ski & snowboard rental shop, ski school, kids camp,
child activity programs, Heaven's Door Yurt. |
| Nearest
Ski Area: |
Revelstoke
Mountain Resort, Panorama
Resort |
| Nearest
Towns: |
Golden,
Field, Rogers
Pass |
| Recreation: |
Skiing
& Winter Sports in the BC Rockies
Skiing & Winter Sports in
the Kootenays |
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Accommodation
on or near Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
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Bear Paw Lodge
Bear Paw Lodge is a fully-equipped self-catering vacation property set in the heart of stunning Blaeberry Valley, nestled between the Rockies, Purcell and Selkirk Mountains, only 15 minutes drive from the town of Golden and the incredible Kicking Horse skiing resort. Bear Paw Lodge can comfortably sleep 10-12 people. |
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Canadian Mountain Lodging
Canadian Mountain Lodging features the most complete collection of condos, townhomes, hotel suites and private vacation homes in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Specializing in group bookings large and small, CML can make planning your next vacation as simple as it should be, whether you seek a self-catered home or a fully-serviced hotel suite. |
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Canadian Skiing Vacations Made Easy
Offering seven great skiing destinations across Canada, Vacations Made
Easy makes planning your next skiing vacation a cinch. Book your lodging
and lift tickets on-line and research what to do when you're not on the
slopes. The only thing left to you is to pray for fresh snow! |
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Kicking Horse Resort Accommodation
Experience the award-winning accommodation in the heart of Kicking Horse
Country where ‘Authentic Mountain Adventure’ is the community credo.
Canadian Mountain Property specializes in ski, golf, hike and stay
adventure packages at the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Relax in a
variety of accommodations and lodging selected to meet guests’ needs,
tastes, and budgets. |
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Owner Direct Vacation Rentals
Looking for a Vacation Rental? Why spend more and get less with a hotel? We offer privately-owned, condos, apartments, bed and breakfasts, chalets, cottages and cabins throughout British Columbia for rent - nightly, weekly or monthly. Owners set their own competitive rates. Great value and selection. |
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Sportsman Lodge
Stay & Play - Book your Winter Package with us! Comfort & Fun in Golden. Enjoyable hotel facility including pool, waterslide, hot tub and sauna. Fully equipped kitchenette, family and jacuzzi suites. Spacious outdoor property with picnic tables, tee-pee, fire pit, including barbeque setting. Please inquire about our special rates for sledding packages. |
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