Big White vs Kicking Horse Resort

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

StatBig WhiteKicking Horse Resort
Vertical drop2,490 ft (759 m)3,812 ft (1,162 m)
Summit elevation7,451 ft7,953 ft
Base elevation4,961 ft4,140 ft
Lifts165
Runs11458
Beginner terrain34%29%
Intermediate terrain36%31%
Expert terrain30%40%
Night skiingYesNo

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 2,490 ft); Big White has more runs (114 vs 58); Kicking Horse Resort skews more expert (40% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Big WhiteIndy 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 →

Stay near Big White

Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near Big White

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