Kicking Horse Resort vs Sun Peaks Resort

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

StatKicking Horse ResortSun Peaks Resort
Vertical drop3,812 ft (1,162 m)2,910 ft (887 m)
Summit elevation7,953 ft6,847 ft
Base elevation4,140 ft3,937 ft
Lifts513
Runs58254
Beginner terrain29%33%
Intermediate terrain31%34%
Expert terrain40%33%
Night skiingNoYes

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 2,910 ft); Sun Peaks Resort has more runs (254 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
Sun Peaks ResortIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 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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