KICKING HORSE
📍Golden, British Columbia, Canada
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- Vertical drop
- 4,314 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 3,486 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 288 in
- Lifts
- 5
Kicking Horse Snow School
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, 1500 Kicking Horse Trail, Golden; confirm your lesson meeting point
Kicking Horse’s Winter Sports School serves first-time learners through skiers and riders working toward steeps and varied mountain terrain. Children’s options include private and group ski or snowboard lessons, multiweek programs, and Christmas or spring camps.
Why we like it
Choose your child’s level from the school’s six-step ski or snowboard chart, based on stopping, turning and terrain they can handle independently. Private lessons can focus on an individual goal; groups and multiweek programs offer a shared progression.
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Programs & instructor details
CSIA Certified · earlier listing, current details to confirm
CASI Certified · earlier listing, current details to confirm
Sources & planning details
Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons.
Without current field-level confirmation: CSIA Certified, CASI Certified.
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Kicking Horse Rental Shop
Performance Rental Centre in the resort base area, near the gondola
Kicking Horse’s base-area rental service lists skis, snowboards, snowshoes and cross-country equipment. The Performance Rental Centre also houses the repair shop; rental gear can be exchanged if fit or conditions change. Online purchase is not an equipment reservation, so arrive early for the best selection.
Why we like it
The ski catalogue separates adults 13+ from children 12 and under. Adult complete packages include skis, boots and poles, with helmets listed separately; children’s complete packages include a helmet. A parent or guardian must be present to sign the rental release. Confirm any hotel-fitting offer separately.
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Programs & instructor details
Earlier listings include Demos; ask the provider about current options.
RCR Certified · earlier listing, current details to confirm
Sources & planning details
Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, tuning.
Without current field-level confirmation: demos, RCR Certified.
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Moon Cycle (formerly Higher Ground Sports)
501 9th Avenue North, Golden, BC
Moon Cycle’s winter rental catalogue focuses on Nordic/XC ski packages, snowshoes and fat bikes. Adult and youth ski packages include skis, boots and poles; snowshoes come with adjustable poles if needed. Book online, complete the rental waiver and collect in the shop.
Why we like it
The workshop lists liner heat moulding, boot punching, ski tuning and binding mounts. Bring one boot along with your skis and bindings for mounting, and ask about turnaround. Confirm downhill rental and demo availability separately.
Best for:
Programs & instructor details
Earlier listings include Demos; ask the provider about current options.
Masterfit University Certified · earlier listing, current details to confirm
Sources & planning details
Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, rentals, boot fitting, tuning.
Without current field-level confirmation: demos, Masterfit University Certified.
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29
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Pro Tip: Book Early
Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.