Kicking Horse Resort vs Whitewater Mountain Resort

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

StatKicking Horse ResortWhitewater Mountain Resort
Vertical drop3,812 ft (1,162 m)2,198 ft (670 m)
Summit elevation7,953 ft6,759 ft
Base elevation4,140 ft4,560 ft
Lifts55
Runs5890
Beginner terrain29%12%
Intermediate terrain31%39%
Expert terrain40%49%
Night skiingNo-

Kicking Horse Resort has the bigger vertical (3,812 ft vs 2,198 ft); Whitewater Mountain Resort has more runs (90 vs 58); Whitewater Mountain Resort skews more expert (49% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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