Fairmont Hot Springs vs Kicking Horse Resort

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

StatFairmont Hot SpringsKicking Horse Resort
Vertical drop856 ft (261 m)3,812 ft (1,162 m)
Summit elevation4,846 ft7,953 ft
Base elevation3,990 ft4,140 ft
Lifts35
Runs2558
Beginner terrain45%29%
Intermediate terrain27%31%
Expert terrain28%40%
Night skiing-No

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 856 ft); Kicking Horse Resort has more runs (58 vs 25); Kicking Horse Resort skews more expert (40% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Fairmont Hot SpringsIndy 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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