Kicking Horse, Canada
Resort life
Off the slopes, there is little on offer. At the base there is a small hire shop and a few places to get a bite to eat. Theres new condo development going up with a good position next to the base area, but they're not cheap.
Accomodation
Theres been a significant investment in mountain side accommodation but most of it outrageously priced; Vagabond Lodge is the cheapest and has rooms from $160pppn. A better range is found in the town Golden, 15 mins away. The Kicking Horse Hostel (www.kickinghorsehostel.com) on Station Avenue has beds for C$25, tel +1 (250) 344-5071.
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Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 5
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 3
Drag lifts: 1
Max people per hour: 1,400
Board Leashes required: Yes
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 106
Total ride area: 2,750 acres
Longest run: 10km
Top lift: 2450m
Vertical drop: 1260m
First lift: 1190m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 20%
Black runs: 60%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Half-day pass $44
1 Day pass - $59
6 Day pass - $321
Season pass - $799
Lift times:8.30am to 3.30pm
9:00am to 4:30pm from feb
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 7.6m
Facilities
Snowboard Schools:
Private lesson $459 (6rs)
Group lesson $50 (2hrs)
Beginner package $80 full day inc equipment, lesson & lift pass
Snowboard Hire:
Board & Boots $31 per day, performance stuff $47
Night Riding: :
No
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
See the client services at the base lodge for information on this.
Snowmobiles:
Bring your own snowmobile or if you dont have one you can rent one. See the client services at the lodge for information on how to obtain these.
Further information
www.kickinghorseresort.com
Email:guestservices@kickinghorseresort.com
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Summary
Up-and-coming resort named in the top 10 hot powder spots worldwide by CNN in 2004. Lots of money being spent in the area so will vastly improve in the near future. A freeride paradise!
ON THE SLOPES: Good
OFF THE SLOPES: Quiet
MONEY WISE: Not bad
Terrain & parks
HALFPIPE:
-
TERRAIN PARK:
-
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes
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