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
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.
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 to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Kicking Horse Mountain snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Mon, 6:17 PM PDT
- MondayHigh 3°, low 0°C
Fair
Wind up to 5 km/h · Precip 0 mm
- TuesdayHigh 10°, low 0°C
Clear sky
Wind up to 5 km/h · Precip 0 mm
- WednesdayHigh 13°, low 1°C
Partly cloudy
Wind up to 5 km/h · Precip 0 mm
- ThursdayHigh 9°, low 1°C
Partly cloudy
Wind up to 6 km/h · Precip 1.2 mm
- FridayHigh 5°, low 0°C
Fair
Wind up to 9 km/h · Precip 2.4 mm
- SaturdayHigh 2°, low -2°C
Partly cloudy
Wind up to 6 km/h · Precip 0 mm
- SundayHigh 3°, low -2°C
Fair
Wind up to 5 km/h · Precip 0 mm
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.
Forecast source: MET Norway Locationforecast. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official first-timer guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official beginner terrain guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official base area map (opens in a new tab)
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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.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more British Columbia mountains and riding meetups.