One of Kicking Horse’s advantages over its rivals in the Banff National Park (such as Lake Louise) is the ski-in, ski-out accommodation at the base of the slopes. At the moment, it’s...
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In the early days of Kicking Horse, The Mad Trapper Pub (+1 250 344 6661) in Golden was the only establishment to rise to the evening needs of skiers and snowboarders. But apres-ski options have...
This is not the ideal resort for beginners: first-timers are catered for, but would be better of in Banff Lake Louise or even Whistler, as KH is a resort where people come to ski the steep and deep...
There’s a lot more to Kicking Horse than just burgers and chilli. Horse Thief Café (+1 250 344 8679) in Glacier Lodge is open daily for lunch. A mid-mountain yurt – called Heaven’s...
The Stats Altitude: 720m Top Lift: 1780m Ski area: 265km of pistes Adult lift pass: 216€ for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell Samoens may share its ski area with purpose-built...
Samoens has around a dozen bars in all, a few of which can be quite lively. “There’s enough atmosphere for 30-60 year olds,” says one reporter. Given this a resort popular with...
For a long time, the ESF was the only outfit in town. But now there are three more: Zig Zag (telemark, heli-skiing, technical ‘top-up’ clinics), 360 International, and Ski Session...
On the mountain, try the Refuge l’Igloo (+33 450 90 14 31), at the top of the Morillon chair on the ridge above Les Carroz. In the same area, the Chalet des Molliets (+33 450 90 05 09) is also...
The whole of the Grand Massif awaits you – but it’s quite a schlep to the far side. No doubt about it – the best skiing in the area is the big snowy bowl of Flaine, and the cirque...
There are six ski schools that service the Hintertux and surrounding area: Ski and Snowboard School Tuxertal in Hintertux itself, Ski School Tux 3000 and Luggis Ski and Snowboard School Tux both in...
