Kicking Horse - "Champagne Of Powders"

Kicking Horse Canada is the first resort to be built in the Canadian Rockies in the past 25 years. With its sparkling, light and dry snow it is known as the “Champagne of Powders”. Kicking Horse ski resort is located in the Golden valley region of British Columbia in an area that encompasses two rivers, three mountain ranges and six national parks, which means the scenery around Kicking Horse is simply staggering.

Kicking Horse accommodation includes quality hotels and first class restaurants and until the development of the resort, Kicking Horse Mountain was previously only accessible by helicopter. Although the resort’s slopes are mainly aimed at intermediates and advanced skiers, beginners will find great ski tuition that will have them mastering the basics of skiing in no time and joining more experienced skiers on tougher slopes. Kicking Horse flights are available from major UK airports all bookable online at Holiday Hypermarket!

Piste Fact File On Kicking Horse

• Resort height – 1188m
• Number of lifts – 6
• Highest lift – 2448m
• Marked trails – 78
• Kms of piste – 70km
• Longest run – 10km
• Vertical drop – 1260m
• Snowboarding park – 1

Beginners- Kicking Horse will offer some nursery slopes on the lowers mountain ideal for practising and improving basics skills to gain confidence in skiing.

Intermediate - Kicking Horse is definitely a resort suitable for the intermediate skier, with a variety of slopes to suit a range of needs. Kicking Horse is the ideal environment for practising and moving onto more challenging slopes.

Advanced –The majority of slopes in Kicking Horse are suitable for the more experienced skier, including long, fast, exciting challenges with excellent vertical drops. The double black runs are sure to test your skills.

Snowboarders – Kicking Horse is fantastic for all types of snowboarders, but is especially suited to freestyle riders. There is plenty of opportunity to practice techniques and hone your skills on the powdery snow.

Après Ski – A variation of shops, lively bars and restaurants are dotted around the Kicking Horse resort, which should suit a range of tastes. There is a fabulous restaurant at the top of the mountain called the Eagles Eye, offering amazing views over the resort and arguably the best mountain dining that money can buy. There are numerous other activities available in Kicking Horse, including heli-skiing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, and dog sledding.

Transfers – Kicking Horse is situated approximately 3hours from Calgary airport.