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Ski Kicking Horse
From a private log cabin under 30 minutes away

Looking for a Kicking Horse cabin rental? The Lazy Elk is a private 4-bedroom log home on 16 acres near Golden, BC, under 30 minutes from the Golden Eagle Express gondola. Big-mountain skiing and champagne powder by day; a hot tub, heated boot room and crackling fire by night.

Skiers on a groomed run at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort with views across the Columbia Valley to the Rocky Mountains, near Golden BC
Late-afternoon sun over snow-covered trees as skiers descend a powder run at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden BC
Snowboarder's view down a fresh-snow run at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort toward the Columbia Valley near Golden BC
Lazy Elk Twilight in Winter
Boot room ready for all your equipment, summer or winter, ski, snowboard, hike, bike
Photo of the from t of the Lodge at The Lazy Elk, a log cabin near Golden BC in the winter with snow-covered lawn

Kicking Horse at a glance

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort bills itself as the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada. With a summit at 2,505 m (8,218 ft), the snow is high and dry, and the views stretch across the Columbia Valley to the Rockies.

  • Vertical: 1,315 m (4,314 ft)
  • Terrain: 3,486 skiable acres, 120+ runs and 85+ inbound chutes, plus open alpine bowls
  • Gondola: the Golden Eagle Express, base to summit in about 12 minutes
  • Snow: averages up to 7.3 m (24 ft) a season at the summit
  • Ability mix: 20% beginner, 20% intermediate, 45% advanced, 15% expert
  • 2026/27 season: planned December 11, 2026 to April 11, 2027, conditions permitting

Check snow conditions, lift tickets and passes on the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort website.

Why ski from The Lodge?

  • Under 30 minutes to the gondola, on a paved road just off Highway 1.
  • A heated boot room so boots, gloves and gear are dry and warm by morning.
  • A private 8-person hot tub with mountain views for tired legs.
  • Room for 8 across four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, ideal for ski groups and families.
  • A private chef from $125 per person, so dinner is waiting when you get back.
  • Two resorts from one base: Lake Louise is under an hour the other way.
  • 16 private acres with a wood stove, games room and dark skies, a world away from a ski-hill condo.
Boot room ready for all your equipment, summer or winter, ski, snowboard, hike, bike

Lunch at Canada's highest restaurant

Ride the Golden Eagle Express to the summit and stop for lunch at Eagle’s Eye. At around 2,350 m (7,700 ft), it’s known as the highest-elevation restaurant in Canada, and every table looks out over the Purcells, the Rockies and the Columbia Valley far below.

It’s one of those mountain-top meals people remember for years. Specialty winter dinner events sell out, so book ahead on the resort’s website.

Late-afternoon sun over snow-covered trees as skiers descend a powder run at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden BC

A Kicking Horse ski day from The Lodge

  • 8:00 am: breakfast at The Lodge, then warm, dry boots from the heated boot room.
  • 8:30 am: under 30 minutes to the base and up the Golden Eagle Express.
  • Morning: warm up on the groomers, then head for the alpine bowls and chutes off the summit while the snow is fresh.
  • Lunch: big views and a proper meal at Eagle’s Eye.
  • Afternoon: last runs as the light turns gold over the valley.
  • Evening: a meal and cocktail at The Stolen Bell or tacos at Reposados in Golden, or a private chef dinner at The Lodge. Then the hot tub, the fire, and do it all again tomorrow.
Snowboarder's view down a fresh-snow run at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort toward the Columbia Valley near Golden BC

More winter from your base

  • Heli-skiing and cat-skiing: Golden is one of the world’s great heli-skiing hubs, with operators including CMH Purcell and Great Canadian Heli-Skiing. See Tourism Golden’s heli and cat-skiing guide.
  • Ski Lake Louise: under an hour away, so you can mix resorts on a longer trip. See our Lake Louise, Yoho & Glacier guide.
  • Snowmobiling: world-class sledding in the mountains around Golden.
  • Skating: on Reflection Lake in Golden when the ice is ready.
  • Rest days: snowshoe from the door, or watch for northern lights from the deck.

Planning your ski trip

  • Book lift tickets ahead: buy online on the Kicking Horse website before you arrive.
  • Rentals: ski and snowboard rentals are available at the resort base and in Golden.
  • Getting here: Calgary airport is under 3 hours’ drive. BC requires winter tires on most highways from October 1 to April 30. Check DriveBC before you travel.
  • Minimum stays: generally 3 or 4 nights; the booking calendar shows the minimum for your dates.
  • Groups: sleeps up to 8, with space to spread out after a big day.

See The Lodge and check ski-season availability

Kicking Horse ski FAQs

Under 30 minutes by car. The Lodge is just off Highway 1 near Golden, BC, on a paved, regularly serviced road.

The resort plans to open on December 11, 2026 and close on April 11, 2027, conditions permitting. Check the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort website for the latest dates.

Eagle’s Eye is the restaurant at the top of the Golden Eagle Express gondola. At around 2,350 m (7,700 ft) it’s known as the highest-elevation restaurant in Canada, with views over the Rockies and Purcells. Booking ahead is recommended.

Kicking Horse is famous for advanced terrain, but around 20% of its runs are beginner and 20% intermediate, so mixed-ability groups can ski together, and lessons are available at the resort.

The Lodge has a heated boot room for boots, gloves and outerwear, so everything is dry and warm by morning.

Yes. Lake Louise Ski Resort is under an hour away, so you can ski both resorts on one trip.

Yes. BC requires winter tires on most highways, including Highway 1, from October 1 to April 30.