Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Reviews

A great mountain with lots of range for different levels of skills. Lots of places to buy lift tickets and different restaurants for food/drink options.

Fantastic steep and deep skiing! We stayed at the resort itself, so perfect for ski in/ski out. The apartments are great. A number of good restaurants within easy walking distance. Takeout available too. Friendly staff.

Expensive place, gondola up is pricey but offers an amazing view so nevertheless really worth it. Cool mountain bike trails, no stroller accessible trails

Good for bear viewing. Can be reached with the chair lift, but start early.

Visited during the spring, convinced by guidebooks. Expensive ($40pp just for the Skilift) but good views if good weather and some nice hiking trails (only 3 were open, no biking trails open). Trails are a little bit marginal in places (snow covered and some very narrow paths with sheer drops). Annoyingly return lift shuts early in evening so much good light wasted during lighter months. Restaurant shuts 1hr earlier (4pm)!

Good skiing although gondola can be a pain in the ass

Enjoyed gondola ride. Great burger and service at the top

Beautiful mountain !! Beautiful conditions - it does get white from time to time. Everyone is happy to be there and good local craft beer.

Love this mountain resort, specially the Gondola ride and the view is breathtaking

Absolutely love this resort. Can hit the slopes all day and never be on the same run twice. I would recommend it to anyone.

Nothing on the website was written about days and times all activities were open, we did try our luck 3 DAYS (!!!) in a row. First, gondola was closed all day, second, we learned that we needed to arrive in the morning as all the activities close in the afternoon and third, the restaurant is accessible only by placing a reservation the day before, but anyway it was closed that day because of private event.

It s really things they should advertise online or even just tell because we got no infos about anything while speaking to employees each single time we went there. Trying 3 days in a row to finally do some of the things we planned, that s really bad services!

Amazing, beautiful, relaxing, perfect ski vacation spot!

The Downhill Mountain Biking @ Kicking Horse is, by far, the best lift access in the region. Worth the drive everytime.

Great mountain with a lot of challenging terrain, but also good for intermediates. Highly recommend it. Personally I liked it better than Revelstoke which is just a couple hours down the road.

This place is mind-blowing. Gondola and hiking to get to the good stuff every run sucks so I hope they put in more lifts, but I'd definitely come back someday either way.

Had an awesome experience going up on one of the highest peak in the area riding a Gondola. So even if you don't know how to ski, you still have this, as well as some other activities like snowshoeing, skiing training, coffee and dining.

Fantastic experience! Great ski hill. Not too crowded with excellent snow.

Small resort with high lift ticket prices but awsome freeride spots - and a lot of them!

Amazing snow, gnarly terrain. This place isn't for the faint of heart but still lots of options for beginners. Great time all around.

Very disappointed in this resort (Winston Lodge). Over priced for what your get. Stayed there for a week in August. Housekeeping was non existent! When we got back from our long days of fun, the beds were not made, no garbage taken out, no fresh linens, no coffee and our mugs, wine glasses were not washed and or replaced each day. The bed was broken and the dry wall peeling of the walls. The only thing they had going for them was the location. Will never return. The website also states full breakfast (It was just a Continental breakfast).

What an amazing place. Family friendly and an awesome place for beginners. Top of mountain is exceptional with views and amazing powder all over. Never experienced champagne powder till I went here. The family had so much fun! This is a new tradition for us! We love kicking horse!

Beat the crowds at Louise and Sunshine and ride the Horse ! It would be best if you are a strong intermediate to expert rider as lots of steeps ,untracked powder and peak to valley runs make sure to have access to a hot tub, your legs will thank you

Great place with lots of summer and winter activities. Good for all ages and abilities. Sightseeing and disc golf are more sedentary activities while mountain biking and skiing will suit others better.

Beautiful! Everyone was very friendly, Ceasars were awesome at the Eagle Eye, and food was delicious

Lots of character. Too bad guy who owns Calgary Flames dosnt spend some money and upgrade. Huge potential!!!

Lots of runs and the snow was great when we were there. If there is no new snow, because of the challenging runs, it would be not as good.

Great hill. Lots of snow lots of runs of all kind. Had so much fun + has a closed of gondola so you can warm up on the way up. Stayed a the lodge which was pretty spacious and cozy. Also have a great coffee shop.

Love that it's right on the hill, close to a few bars and restaurants. Ski in is a bit awkward at the back but doable. They have a locked ski equipment room but no individual lockers. Rooms were clean and comfortable!

Great hill with lots of interesting terrain. Steep and good for expert skiers, not lots for families and beginners

Beautiful place with many options for recreation, cycling, hiking, gondola and different restaurants.

nice skiresort overall but the gondola capacity could be higher, also the closed areas are kinda dissapointing.

Favourite ski hill of all the ones I've visited. Definitely a challenging mountain with only a few easier runs, but if you're looking for a challenge the potential is endless. Definitely better on a sunny day when you can see in the chutes, and the view from the top is incredible.

Extremely helpful staff. Awesome skiing with alot of fresh snow.

This is among the very best hills in western Canada.... Maybe anywhere. Tons of steep and advanced runs, interesting terrain and a great variety for most skiers. Especially caters to advanced/expert skiers.

This hill was hard for me, would not recommend for a learner!

I am looking forward to experiencing this ski resort for the first time during Christmas break. I truly hope the experience will be better than that of trying to buy tickets on line and getting information about tickets/accomodations from staff via phone or their seemingly useless website!

Amazing location breathtaking drive up to the Lodge. Been multiple times and never get tired of it.

My issue is that KH charges full price, comparable to Fernie or Lake Louise, but only has one lift from the bottom; during the week, Pioneer chair doesn't run and Catamount is slow and inadequately staffed (one person to both scan and load). So everyone is funneled into the gondola which, as I write this, I notice is stopped again. Some great terrain with inadequate access, fully priced.

My partner and I went to Kicking Horse to go downhill mountain biking this summer. If you want to go downhill MTB then this is the place to go! We took a 20 minute line-free gondola up to the top of the mountain which led to spectacular views. The runs are REALLY well made and groomed. Runs went from green to double black so there is something for all levels. I will be coming back and recommend this hill for downhill MTB. We also had friendly service at the bike shop where we rented bikes and equipment. The price is a bit steep but I still think it is worth it.

Good for cycling. Went there to watch the bear Boo.

Amazing mountain, 4000'+ of vertical, amazing bowls, hiking to ski terrain, & steeps! Food options are fantastic!

Kicking horse resort was an alright mountain to ski on. I am a beginner skier and found it difficult to find where to ski. The easiest route down is substantially easier than any other green run which I found a bit disheartening. When I did find the family ski zone with it's own separate lift I had a much better time. I had lunch at their cafeteria which I would call adequate. For a small fountain pop it was $4. Overall I had an alright experience at kicking horse. Would be much better suited to those who are experienced skiiers/snowboarders

Great mountain, snow conditions were excellent, good experience and the gondola from bottom all the way to the top is nice. Just don t get half-day tickets as they re disproportionally priced and less than an actual half-day.

Very good resort for advanced level skiers. Not a large resort but I still have had some of the best lines of my life here.

Right in the rockies, lots of advanced trails, powder snow, incredible view!
For snowboarding it is ideal to go there when it has snowed because there is a lot of mogul slope.

Got a couple nights here through a silent auction. Loved it!

Our room is a bit small for 5 people and there are a few damaged or broken stuff in the hotel room. The foldout bed is really uncomfortable and can not be slept on or is hurts the back.

The best in bound terrain and conditions, steep and deep.

We went to the bar for a few drinks and there was live music and great prices! Had a really good experience!

His name is boo!
It was a wonderful encounter

Went to Kicking Horse for two days of snowboarding. The room and service was excellent!

Snowboarded two days at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. All staff was super friendly!

Great terrain easily accessable. Fun, funky town. Good people and great skiers

Excellent when the snow is great Horrible when it is not.

Golden and kicking horse are really the under estimated place from the Rockies. The kicking horse resort offers great ski slopes, but also an incredible biking for summer. And please if you visit, go see Boo in the bear refuge. This is not a crappy product for attracting tourists but a true story of rescuing that merits to get seen. Probably the place I will favorise next time in the Rockies because athentik, roots and less crowded that Banff of lake Louise.

Visited kicking horse this weekend. Great snowboarding conditions and great food, drinks and service in the pubs / restaurants

Beautiful location just a few minutes away from the town of Golden. Great cafes and restaurants on the resort, and gorgeous scenery all around. Take a trip up the gondola (17 minute ride), the views will be worth it!

Awesome rental properties in and around the resort! Adventure packed and very scenic without all the hustle and bustle

Absolutely spectacular views and fresh pow! Brought my friend from Chicago up to snowboard!