Kicking Horse Resort vs Shames Mountain Ski Area

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

StatKicking Horse ResortShames Mountain Ski Area
Vertical drop3,812 ft (1,162 m)1,467 ft (447 m)
Summit elevation7,953 ft3,809 ft
Base elevation4,140 ft2,346 ft
Lifts53
Runs5827
Beginner terrain29%26%
Intermediate terrain31%56%
Expert terrain40%18%
Night skiingNo-

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 1,467 ft); Kicking Horse Resort has more runs (58 vs 27); Kicking Horse Resort skews more expert (40% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kicking Horse ResortEpic Pass: 7 days
Shames Mountain Ski AreaIndy 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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