Resort Comparison

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort vs Silver Star Mountain Resort

Silver Star Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Silver Star Mountain Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Silver Star Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Silver Star Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

100.1" average season

Best Terrain

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

4,133' of vertical

Best Value

Silver Star Mountain Resort

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Silver Star Mountain Resort

1h from YLW

Best Village Vibe

Silver Star Mountain Resort

World-class village experience

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

British Columbia, Canada

$$Ikon

Silver Star Mountain Resort

British Columbia, Canada

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

4+

3+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

4.5

8.0

Walkability

7.0

9.0

Village Vibe

6.5

9.0

Mountain

Vertical

4,133'

2,500'

Skiable Area

2,800 ac

3,282 ac

Green Runs

20%

20%

Trails

128

132

Lifts

5

12

Getting There

Airport

YYC

YLW

Drive Time

3h

1h

Road Ease

6.0

7.5

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Epic

Day Pass

$125

$105

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Moderate

Moderate

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

100.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

99.4" total

99%

Silver Star Mountain Resort

77.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

87" total

112%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

100"50"0"

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Silver Star Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Silver Star Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Silver Star Mountain Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Silver Star Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Kicking Horse Mountain Resort's (4.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Silver Star Mountain Resort's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Kicking Horse Mountain Resort's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Silver Star Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (9.0) exceeds Kicking Horse Mountain Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Silver Star Mountain Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Kicking Horse Mountain Resort starts at age 4
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has greater vertical drop (4,133' vs 2,500'), offering longer runs

Best For

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs
Expert skiers (60% advanced terrain)

Silver Star Mountain Resort

Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere

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Regions

British Columbia

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