Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

What Kicking Horse Mountain Resort does

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (KHMR) is a year-round mountain resort located in Golden, British Columbia, in the Purcell Mountains of the Canadian Rockies, operated by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR), a private Canadian resort conglomerate. KHMR offers downhill skiing and snowboarding across 3,486 acres of skiable terrain with a 4,133-foot vertical drop (the 8th largest in North America), 120+ runs, and 5 alpine bowls (Crystal, Bowl Over, Feuz, Rudi's, Super Bowl). The resort serves individual tourists, families, expert skiers, and event groups, with the summer season anchored by a mountain bike park (2 lifts, 30+ trails, 1,157 m descent), sightseeing gondola rides, hiking, Via Ferrata, and the Grizzly Bear Refuge housing Boo, the resident grizzly bear.

KHMR generates revenue through a diversified portfolio of nine streams, including day lift tickets and half-day passes, season passes (including the multi-resort RCR Rockies Card at $149), food and beverage operations across multiple venues (Eagle's Eye Restaurant at 7,700 ft, Whitetooth Grill, Heaven's Door Yurt, Corona Alpine Patio, Peaks Grill, Double Black Cafe, The Jeffrey Room), equipment rentals and repair services, ski school and licensed daycare for children 18 months to 6 years, premium accommodation (Eagle's Eye Suite from $1,499/night with private chef), summer activities (bike park, sightseeing, Via Ferrata), tube park tickets, and on-mountain real estate sales through the Cedars Mountain Homes development. Pricing is unit-based for individual services with subscription-based season passes; GTM is direct-to-consumer via the company website, walk-up sales, and RCR central reservations (1-800-258-7669), supplemented by third-party lodging (InnTopia) and restaurant reservation (OpenTable) channels.

The resort's infrastructure comprises the Golden Eagle Express Gondola (Canada's highest summer gondola), 5 chairlifts, a Prinoth snowcat grooming fleet, and snowmaking operations. Major capital investments are underway: a new Pioneer Express high-speed 4-passenger lift from Leitner Poma is scheduled for 2027-28 that will more than double base area lift capacity and provide a second route to the Alpine via Crystal Bowl; Prinoth Bison S and Husky snowcats are being added in 2026; and Bike Park trail improvements are being rolled out for the June 2026 opening. The resort is the only North American stop of the FIS Freeride World Tour (hosted annually since 2018) and holds a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for Eagle's Eye Restaurant (250+ excellent ratings). A Technical Safety BC investigation related to a March 10 incident has been publicly released.

Name

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Legal name

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (operates Kicking Horse Mountain Resort)

Website

https://kickinghorseresort.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a year-round Canadian Rockies destination operated by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, offering skiing, mountain biking, fine dining, lodging, and real estate across 3,486 acres of terrain for families, expert skiers, and adventure tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Resort & Ski Tourism

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities) (THAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain & Ski Luxury Resorts (THAGACAB), Mountain & Ski Homes (THAMAAAG), Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins) (THAMADAL), Snow Tubing, Sledding & Winter Fun Parks (THAAAJAG)

Keywords

• Ski resort operations
• Alpine mountain recreation
• Mountain bike park
• Ski tourism hospitality
• Winter sports services

Headquarters

HQ city

Golden

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lift Tickets: Day tickets and half-day tickets for ski/snowboard lift access, sightseeing, and specialized area access (Catamount, beginner area)
2. Season Passes: Annual and multi-resort passes including RCR Rockies Card offering access to multiple RCR properties with discounts
3. Food & Beverage: Revenue from Eagle's Eye Restaurant (fine dining at summit), Whitetooth Grill (casual), Heaven's Door Yurt, Corona Alpine Patio, and village restaurants (Peaks Grill, Double Black Cafe, The Jeffrey Room)
4. Equipment Rentals & Repair: Ski and snowboard rentals, plus repair services including tuning, edge sharpening, and binding work
5. Childcare & Adventure Lessons: Daycare services for children 18 months to 6 years, plus adventure ski/snowboard lessons
6. Premium Accommodations: Eagle's Eye Suite - luxury mountaintop accommodation at 7,700 ft with private chef, starting at $1499 per night
7. Bike Park & Summer Activities: Mountain biking lift tickets, rentals, lessons, hiking, sightseeing gondola, and Via Ferrata climbing experiences during summer season
8. Tube Park: Winter tubing activity with ticket sales
9. Real Estate - The Cedars: On-mountain luxury home sales through Cedars Mountain Homes development (Phase 3)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort operates a year-round mountain destination in Golden, British Columbia, providing alpine skiing and snowboarding (120+ runs, 4,133 ft vertical, 5 alpine bowls), summer mountain biking and hiking, scenic gondola rides, the Grizzly Bear Refuge, and on-site hospitality including the Eagle's Eye Restaurant and Eagle's Eye Suite. The resort also offers equipment rentals, ski school, daycare, on-mountain lodging (Glacier Mountaineer Lodge, Palliser Lodge), and real estate through Cedars Mountain Homes.

Product overview

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a year-round mountain resort offering a unified portfolio of outdoor recreation products and hospitality services. Winter core offerings include skiing and snowboarding (120+ runs, 4,133 ft vertical, 5 alpine bowls) with associated lift tickets, season passes, equipment rentals, repair services, and professional instruction through the Mountain School. Summer operations center on a mountain bike park (2 lifts, 30+ trails), hiking, sightseeing gondola rides, and the Grizzly Bear Refuge. Premium dining experiences at Eagle's Eye Restaurant (Canada's highest elevated dining at 7,700 ft) and the exclusive Eagle's Eye Suite accommodation complete the elevated offering. Additional services include daycare, snowshoeing, tubing, via ferrata, disc golf, and cross-country skiing at partner Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre. On-mountain lodging at Glacier Mountaineer Lodge and Palliser Lodge, plus real estate opportunities at Cedars Mountain Homes, support extended stays. The resort is operated by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eagle's Eye Restaurant: Canada's most elevated dining experience, located at the summit at 7,700 feet
• Eagle's Eye Suite
• Grizzly Bear Refuge (Boo)
• Pioneer Express

Products and services

• Skiing & Snowboarding Winter sport activity offering downhill skiing and snowboarding across 120+ runs with 4,133 feet of vertical, 5 alpine bowls (Crystal, Bowl Over, Feuz, Rudi's, Super Bowl), and access to expert terrain including double black diamond runs. For all skill levels from beginner to expert.
• Mountain Bike Park Summer downhill mountain biking with 2 lifts, 30+ trails, and 1,157m descent featuring berms, jumps, wooden features, rock slabs, and singletrack for all skill levels.
• Eagle's Eye Restaurant Canada's highest elevated dining experience at 7,700 feet serving lunch and dinner with panoramic views of 5 National Parks. Rated excellent on TripAdvisor over 250 times.
• Eagle's Eye Suite Exclusive overnight accommodation suite at the summit featuring private chef, butler service, 2-course dinner for two, guaranteed first tracks, and mountain views. Available December through April 11th. Starting at $1,499 per night.
• Lift Tickets Day tickets, half-day tickets, sightseeing passes, Catamount lift tickets, and tube park tickets for accessing resort terrain and activities.
• Season Passes Winter and summer season passes providing unlimited access to the resort, with benefits including Friends & Family discount tickets, tune-up deals, and food/retail discounts.
• Repair Shop Ski and snowboard repair services including Major Tune ($75), Minor Tune ($55), JR Full Tune ($45), edge sharpening, waxing, binding mount/remount, and delamination repair.
• Performance Rental Centre Equipment rentals for skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking with full gear packages available.
• Mountain School / Winter Sports School Ski and snowboard lessons for all abilities including private lessons, group lessons, first tracks experiences, Trees and Skis Eco Tours, Mogul Mondays clinics, and Training Thursdays clinics.
• Daycare Services Licensed daycare for children 18 months to 6 years, offering full-day and half-day programs with optional lunch packages and Adventure Hour ski lessons add-ons.
• Via Ferrata
• Sightseeing / Gondola Rides
• Grizzly Bear Refuge (Boo)
• Snowshoeing
• Tube Zone
• Hiking
• Disc Golf
• Nordic / Cross-Country Skiing
• Glacier Mountaineer Lodge
• Palliser Lodge
• Cedars Mountain Homes
• Weddings & Events
• Whitetooth Grill
• Heaven's Door Yurt
• Corona Alpine Patio
• Pioneer Express Lift

Quantifiable outcome

• Record December 2025 snowfall of 340 cm (11 feet)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leitner PomacoreTechnology or Integration · 11 May 2026Ski lift manufacturer contracted for new Pioneer Express high-speed 4-passenger lift installation, replacing current Pioneer Lift. Scheduled for winter 2027-28 opening. Will double base area lift capacity and provide second access to Alpine.
• JeepminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, providing vehicle sponsorship and marketing support for resort events and promotions.
• Helly HansenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMountain Run Series sponsor for summer trail running events at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
• HeadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial equipment partner providing ski and snowboard gear for resort retail and rental operations.
• CoronaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorona Alpine Patio sponsor at base of Catamount chairlift. Live N Local Music Series presented by Corona featuring local Golden artists.
• ScottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMountain bike equipment partner for resort bike park operations and retail.
• TelusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWinter Snow School sponsor and partner for resort communications infrastructure.
• Coca-ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partner providing beverages for resort food and beverage operations.
• DakineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAction sports gear partner for mountain bike and ski equipment.
• Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and operator of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. RCR is Canada's largest private ski resort operator, owning Fernie, Kimberley, Nakiska, and Mont-Sainte-Anne resorts.
• Tourism GoldenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal tourism organization supporting resort events and promoting Golden BC as adventure destination.
• Freeride World Tour / FIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational freeride skiing/snowboarding competition organization. Kicking Horse hosts the only North American stop of the FWT annually.
• Dawn Mountain Nordic ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOff-mountain Nordic ski and snowshoe partner operating Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre with 33km of trails near the resort.
• Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearby wildlife attraction in Blaeberry Valley offering wolf encounters, recommended as an adventure activity for resort visitors.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Whistler Blackcomb: Largest ski resort in North America, operated by Vail Resorts on an Epic Pass. Overlaps with Kicking Horse on destination ski trips but serves a much broader audience with substantially larger scale and lodging base.

Regional players

• Marmot Basin (Jasper): Alberta ski resort in Jasper National Park with family-friendly terrain and similar national park setting. Comparable on Western Canadian destination positioning, though smaller in vertical and scale.

Direct peers

• Kimberley Alpine Resort: Sibling RCR property in BC, smaller and family-oriented. Direct operational peer under same parent and shared pass product.
• Red Mountain Resort: BC ski resort in Rossland with a strong cult following and big-mountain character. Comparable on authentic, terrain-focused brand positioning in the Western Canadian ski market.
• Revelstoke Mountain Resort: British Columbia resort known for the largest vertical in North America (5,620 ft), deep snowpack, and cat/heli skiing. Directly comparable to Kicking Horse on big-mountain terrain, expert terrain appeal, and destination ski positioning.
• SilverStar Mountain Resort: BC resort near Vernon with a pedestrian village and year-round activities. Comparable on the integrated lodging/village model and year-round product mix.
• Fernie Alpine Resort: Sibling RCR property in BC known for 5 alpine bowls and significant snowfall. Operates under the same RCR Rockies Card and central reservations system, making it the most operationally comparable peer.
• Lake Louise Ski Resort: Alberta ski resort in Banff National Park operated by Pursuit. Comparable on Canadian Rockies destination positioning, family-friendly terrain mix, and Calgary feeder market competition.
• Nakiska: Alberta ski resort (also RCR-owned) near Canmore and Calgary. Direct operational peer under same parent, focused on accessible family and learn-to-ski segments.
• Banff Sunshine Village: Alberta ski resort in Banff National Park with high alpine terrain and significant snowfall. Comparable destination-ski positioning, similar Canadian Rockies geography, and overlapping feeder markets via Calgary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kickinghorsemtn
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• Instagraminstagram.com/kickinghorsemtn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kicking-horse-mountain-resort

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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