Cypress Mountain Ski Area vs Kicking Horse Resort

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

StatCypress Mountain Ski AreaKicking Horse Resort
Vertical drop1,975 ft (602 m)3,812 ft (1,162 m)
Summit elevation4,678 ft7,953 ft
Base elevation2,703 ft4,140 ft
Lifts75
Runs7958
Beginner terrain21%29%
Intermediate terrain50%31%
Expert terrain29%40%
Night skiingYesNo

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 1,975 ft); Cypress Mountain Ski Area has more runs (79 vs 58); Kicking Horse Resort skews more expert (40% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Cypress Mountain Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 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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