Important Safety Notice for Our Guests Visiting Kicking Horse Mountain Resort:
Due to Avalanche Control, the upper mountain will be closed today. Pioneer chair will be open as usual, but Stairway To Heaven chair will be closed, and there will be no uphill traffic allowed from Pioneer top. For your safety, please adhere to all posted signs and instructions from staff.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize your safety.
Thank you, and enjoy your day on the mountain!
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Golden Eagle Express Gondola Update – March 26 2025
The Golden Eagle Express Gondola remains out of service until further notice. Our lift maintenance team and senior management are in regular, close contact with Technical Safety BC and our lift manufacturer to continue a thorough investigation into the root cause of the March 10 incident, and to develop a safe plan for returning the gondola to service. Due to the nature of the investigation, there is currently no new information to share. The next scheduled update will be provided on Wednesday, April 3.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Operations
KHMR winter operations are scheduled to continue through April 13, weather permitting. While the gondola remains offline, lift tickets are available at reduced prices, starting at $72.95 for adults. KHMR passholders can continue to use their passes at Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Nakiska Ski Area until further notice.
Our current focus is on delivering a safe and enjoyable experience for the remainder of the 2024–25 ski season at KHMR and all RCR resorts. Any additional considerations will be determined after the season concludes, once the full impact of the gondola incident and investigation has been assessed. We kindly ask for your continued patience, as we are unable to address individual inquiries or provide further details at this time.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort: Upcoming Events
Steep Dreams Ski Mountaineering Festival – March 28–30
Steep Dreams is a three day celebration of skiing and ski mountaineering. Three events will take place over the weekend: Friday – Vertical race from base to summit. Saturday – Individual race, one of four on the Canada Cup circuit, featuring full-value terrain. Sunday – Canada’s only team race, taking participants (in teams of two) through the gnarliest, most exhilarating terrain that Kicking Horse and the Dogtooth Range have to offer.
Spring DJ Series – March 29
Round two of the Spring DJ Series brings an afternoon of music and good vibes to the Heaven’s Door Yurt on Saturday, March 29. Local DJs #1 Dad and Purple Daze will be spinning tunes, with a BBQ and Ice Bar offering great specials—thanks to our sponsor, Banded Peak. Don’t miss out—see you there!
Jazz Supper with Confluence Jazz – March 29
Join us for a fun evening of dinner and dancing with music provided by Golden’s own Confluence Jazz. Tickets are $100 including taxes and gratuity. Available online now.
To read the last update from the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort gondola incident, click here.
