Kicking Horse Resort vs Silver Star Mountain Resort

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

StatKicking Horse ResortSilver Star Mountain Resort
Vertical drop3,812 ft (1,162 m)2,428 ft (740 m)
Summit elevation7,953 ft6,188 ft
Base elevation4,140 ft3,760 ft
Lifts511
Runs58192
Beginner terrain29%25%
Intermediate terrain31%40%
Expert terrain40%35%
Night skiingNoYes

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 2,428 ft); Silver Star Mountain Resort has more runs (192 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
Silver Star Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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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