Conditions Report
Report from March 7, 2025
Kicking Horse in British Columbia, Canada, is comprised of four bowls, complete with rowdy rideable ridges. The Golden Eagle Gondola takes riders from the base up the left-middle ridge, offering southside access to the Bowl Over and northside access to the Crystal Bowl. A ski and hike down the ridge provides access to the Terminator (“T1”) and Terminator II (“T2”) peaks and the terrain in the Super Bowl.
From the Stairway to Heaven Chairlift, one, again, has south and north-side options. Dropping on the south side puts riders on the other side of the Crystal Bowl. Dropping on the north side puts riders on the north side of the Feuz Bowl. A hike along the ridge to the relative north provides access to Ozone, the site of the 2025 Freeride World Tour at Kicking Horse. All terrain mentioned is in-bounds, from the T2 North Ridge to the new terrain around Rudi’s Bowl.
With all these options in mind, at Kicking Horse, riders must be assured of their decisions. Pulling up to one of the more than 80 in-bounds chutes, one might feel their confidence waning. In situations like these, it is important not to be unduly swayed by peer pressure and to execute with solid fundamentals. Lacking commitment or composure, Kicking Horse can become a very spooky place.
Another remarkable thing about this visit to Kicking Horse was the grooming. We are not normally the type of riders who spend much time on piste, but some of the “small and tall” Canadian resorts require grooming to avoid unrideable or unpalatable terrain. Previously, we caught the Last Spike at Revelstoke Mountain Resort to round out laps of the Revelation II Gondola. Those laps can be a tad harrowing, with obstacles and heavy, slushy snow. At Kicking Horse, the green runs connecting the mountain were crisp corduroy and a welcome respite from dodging rocks and feeling sticky.
The Rogers Pass area is due for fresh snow over the weekend.
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