Grouse Mountain vs Kicking Horse Resort

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

StatGrouse MountainKicking Horse Resort
Vertical drop1,168 ft (356 m)3,812 ft (1,162 m)
Summit elevation4,029 ft7,953 ft
Base elevation2,861 ft4,140 ft
Lifts85
Runs5458
Beginner terrain29%29%
Intermediate terrain53%31%
Expert terrain18%40%
Night skiingYesNo

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 1,168 ft); Kicking Horse Resort has more runs (58 vs 54); Kicking Horse Resort skews more expert (40% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Grouse MountainNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
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 Grouse Mountain

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