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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort ski resort
Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

North America

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Projected to open December 11, 2026

Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Dec 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 30

today

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

6cm

Past 10 Days

11cm

7-Day Forecast

1cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 30, 9:06 PM•Weather at base: 1,190m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Dec 11

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is projected to open December 11, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: March, January, February. Best weeks: 10 Mar–16 Mar, 3 Mar–9 Mar, 17 Mar–23 Mar.Dec2Jan3Feb1MarAprOpens 11 DecCloses 11 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1March45cm avg · last season 40.5
  2. #2January45cm avg
  3. #3February32cm avg · last season 34.8

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 10 Mar – 16 Mar · last season 44.6
  2. #2 3 Mar – 9 Mar · last season 40
  3. #3 17 Mar – 23 Mar · last season 39.7

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:06 PM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Dec 11

Projected to open December 11, 2026

120 runs · 5 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Ops signals

  • ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable

Snow Summary

Updated Oct 30 at 9:06 PM

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Past 10 days48H 6cm · 24H 0cm
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Freezing line
Snow qualityLight· bestAverage· okayHeavy· wet, skis heavy

Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro

No measurement at mid height (1,801m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.

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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

About Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is located in Golden, British Columbia, and is renowned for its dramatic alpine terrain, offering one of the largest vertical drops in North America. The resort features five peaks and five bowls, catering to advanced and expert skiers with extensive challenging runs, while also providing options for all abilities. Signature experiences include the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, Canada’s highest elevated dining venue, and a lively village atmosphere with a range of lodging, dining, and winter activities. Kicking Horse stands out for its big-mountain feel, impressive snowfall, and panoramic mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions about Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Where is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort runs from a base elevation of 1,190 m (3,904 ft) to a summit of 2,412 m (7,913 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,222 m (4,009 ft).
How big is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has 3,486 acres (1,411 hectares) of skiable terrain, 120 marked runs and 5 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Kicking Horse Mountain Resort get in a typical season?
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort averages 300 inches / 762 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #371 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -11% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Kicking Horse Mountain Resort averaged -11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -20%, '15-16 -10%, '23-24 -4%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.