Kicking Horse Resort vs Phoenix Mountain Ski Resort

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

StatKicking Horse ResortPhoenix Mountain Ski Resort
Vertical drop3,812 ft (1,162 m)702 ft (214 m)
Summit elevation7,953 ft4,852 ft
Base elevation4,140 ft4,150 ft
Lifts52
Runs5818
Beginner terrain29%24%
Intermediate terrain31%41%
Expert terrain40%35%
Night skiingNo-

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 702 ft); Kicking Horse Resort has more runs (58 vs 18); Kicking Horse Resort skews more expert (40% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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