Kicking Horse Resort vs Whitewater

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

StatKicking Horse ResortWhitewater
Vertical drop3,812 ft (1,162 m)2,044 ft (623 m)
Summit elevation7,953 ft6,706 ft
Base elevation4,140 ft4,662 ft
Lifts54
Runs5881
Beginner terrain29%20%
Intermediate terrain31%40%
Expert terrain40%40%
Night skiingNoNo

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 2,044 ft); Whitewater has more runs (81 vs 58).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kicking Horse ResortEpic Pass: 7 days
WhitewaterNot 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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