Kicking Horse Resort vs Whistler Blackcomb

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

StatKicking Horse ResortWhistler Blackcomb
Vertical drop3,812 ft (1,162 m)5,269 ft (1,606 m)
Summit elevation7,953 ft7,411 ft
Base elevation4,140 ft2,142 ft
Lifts536
Runs58619
Beginner terrain29%29%
Intermediate terrain31%34%
Expert terrain40%37%
Night skiingNoNo

Whistler Blackcomb has the bigger vertical (5,269 ft vs 3,812 ft); Whistler Blackcomb has more runs (619 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
Whistler BlackcombEpic Pass: unlimited days

One pass covers both: Epic Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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