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Golden, British Columbia · Purcell Mountains

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is above Golden in British Columbia's Purcell Mountains. Its gondola-accessed alpine bowls and technical terrain are a major draw, while the lower mountain provides a different starting experience for beginners and families.

  • Golden and the Purcell Mountains
  • Catamount beginner progression
  • Distinct alpine bowls and ridges

Kicking Horse Mountain snow forecast

Forecast

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First snow shown in this forecast: Mon, Nov 9, 2026. Light snow in the six hours from Mon, Nov 9, 9:00 PM PDT.

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026

    Partly cloudy most of the day

    Wind up to 10 km/h · Precipitation 0.4 mm of water

    High 6°CLow -4°C
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Light snow in the six hours from 9:00 PM PDT.

    Partly cloudy at times

    Wind up to 6 km/h · Precipitation 0.6 mm of water

    High 2°CLow -6°C
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Light snow in the six hours from 12:00 AM PDT.

    Cloudy most of the day

    Wind up to 5 km/h · Precipitation 0.4 mm of water

    High 6°CLow -2°C
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Cloudy most of the day

    Wind up to 5 km/h · Precipitation 0.1 mm of water

    High 5°CLow 0°C
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Cloudy

    Wind up to 5 km/h · Precipitation 0.3 mm of water

    High 4°CLow -2°C
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Cloudy most of the day

    Wind up to 6 km/h · Precipitation 0.2 mm of water

    High 6°CLow 2°C
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Cloudy at times

    Wind up to 6 km/h · Precipitation 0.2 mm of water

    High 5°CLow 0°C

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from MET Norway (opens in a new tab) (CC BY 4.0). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Leaving the ski area boundary? Check the regional avalanche forecast (opens in a new tab). Times are the resort’s local time. Precipitation is the amount of water, with any snow or sleet melted, so it is not snow depth.

Forecast source: MET Norway Locationforecast. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Kicking Horse Mountain

The learning area and Catamount chair support first turns and easier progression. Upper bowls, ridges and chutes call for stronger skills and current terrain knowledge. Use the day's report and a suitable lesson rather than following an expert group straight to the alpine.

Getting to Kicking Horse Mountain

Kicking Horse is near Golden on the Trans-Canada Highway, west of Banff and Calgary; from Cranbrook, Highway 95 leads north to Golden. In winter, a daily scheduled shuttle runs from Calgary Airport to Golden and the resort. B.C. drivers must obey winter tire and chain signs from October 1 to April 30, so check DriveBC before leaving.

Arrival, bases and lessons

The base map distinguishes Catamount, Golden Eagle Express and the Winter Sports School. Follow the rental and lesson instructions for your booking, and review mountain-road conditions. A gondola or sightseeing plan should also account for its own access product and operating status.

Plan a meetup at Kicking Horse Mountain

Start with a named landmark in Gondola Plaza or the lesson area. If the group splits between Catamount and the upper mountain, set a base reunion instead of a difficult alpine meeting. Check whether a mountain-host tour suits your ability before including it in the plan.

Use the meetup message planner for Kicking Horse Mountain to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Kicking Horse Mountain official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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Find people to ski Kicking Horse Mountain with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Resorts near Kicking Horse Mountain

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.