KICKING HORSE

📍Golden, British Columbia, Canada

🏔️ Expert Paradise ⬛ Steep & Deep ❄️ Powder Haven 💎 Hidden Gem 7 Days on Epic RCR Rockies ☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: NTH0RPE · CC BY 2.0 · Photo details

Vertical drop: 4,314 ft
Skiable terrain: 3,486 acres
Avg snowfall: 288 in
Lifts: 5

KICKING HORSE TRAIL MAP

On the mountain

Use the operator’s current map to plan your route. Follow posted signs for open terrain, boundaries and closures.

Kicking Horse official website

Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗

Link checked 2026-10-21.

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Sources & planning context

Other names · Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, KHMR

Use the resort’s current trail map and posted signs for lift, trail and boundary information.

Typically early December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://kickinghorseresort.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 4314; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 3486; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 8218; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 3900; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Scenic gondola rides; Alpine hiking; Mountain biking; Grizzly Bear Refuge visits.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning: Allow at least 45 minutes at the refuge in addition to lift travel.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Runs: Over 120; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 5; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in): 288; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Travel guidance source ↗ · reviewed October 29, 2026; the guide uses broad planning advice

Kicking Horse reports more than 120 runs and an average annual snowfall of 24 feet. Snow conditions vary with elevation and season; the average is climate context for planning.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort — official hours information ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Kicking Horse — Mountain Stats ↗
The operator publishes 24 feet of average snowfall, equal to 288 inches.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort — official homepage ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Official 2026–27 operating information ↗
Operator season information. Use the current schedule and conditions for your chosen ski day.
Summer Itineraries ↗
Scenic gondola rides; Alpine hiking; Mountain biking; Grizzly Bear Refuge visits.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort · 2026/27 winter hours ↗
The operator schedules December 11, 2026 through April 11, 2027. Opening is tentative and depends on conditions.