Apex Mountain Resort vs Kicking Horse Resort

Apex Mountain Resort (British Columbia) and Kicking Horse Resort (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatApex Mountain ResortKicking Horse Resort
Vertical drop1,860 ft (567 m)3,812 ft (1,162 m)
Summit elevation7,129 ft7,953 ft
Base elevation5,269 ft4,140 ft
Lifts45
Runs7558
Beginner terrain19%29%
Intermediate terrain36%31%
Expert terrain45%40%
Night skiingYesNo

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 1,860 ft); Apex Mountain Resort has more runs (75 vs 58); Apex Mountain Resort skews more expert (45% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Apex Mountain ResortIndy Pass: 2 days
Kicking Horse ResortEpic Pass: 7 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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