Kicking Horse Resort vs Red Mountain Resort

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

StatKicking Horse ResortRed Mountain Resort
Vertical drop3,812 ft (1,162 m)2,890 ft (881 m)
Summit elevation7,953 ft6,683 ft
Base elevation4,140 ft3,793 ft
Lifts58
Runs5884
Beginner terrain29%27%
Intermediate terrain31%36%
Expert terrain40%37%
Night skiingNoNo

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 2,890 ft); Red Mountain Resort has more runs (84 vs 58); Kicking Horse Resort skews more expert (40% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kicking Horse ResortEpic Pass: 7 days
Red Mountain ResortIkon 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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