Revelstoke vs Kicking Horse
One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.
Revelstoke
BC, Canada · 7,300 ft
pending
Kicking Horse
BC, Canada · 8,038 ft
pending
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Revelstoke | Kicking Horse |
|---|---|---|
| Region | BC Interior BC, Canada | BC Interior BC, Canada |
| Summit elevation | 7,300 ft 1,680 ft base | 8,038 ft 3,904 ft base |
| NWS accuracy grade | Pending limited verified storms | Pending limited verified storms |
| Calibrated season snowfall | 81" 52 storms | 68" 52 storms |
| Avg storm-day rate | 0.2"/day | 0.2"/day |
| Best storm | 8/100 Tracked | 11/100 Tracked |
| Verified storms | 0 SNOTEL-verified | 0 SNOTEL-verified |
| Community reports | 11 TGR posts | 17 TGR posts |
| Nearest airport | YLW | YXC |
| Drive time | 2.75h 186 mi · YLW | 3h 168 mi · YYC |
| Access difficulty | Moderate | Moderate |
| Pass | — | Epic |
Snowfall totals and NWS grades come from the same SNOTEL-verified data on each resort's own page. Blank or “pending” cells mean the data is still being verified — we never fill them with estimates.
The Verdict
NWS accuracy grades are pending for both Revelstoke and Kicking Horse — few verified storms so far. Each earns a grade as StormDrop verifies more storms against SNOTEL.
Revelstoke got more snow this season — 81" of calibrated snowfall versus 68" at Kicking Horse. Revelstoke also averaged 0.2"/storm-day.
Revelstoke is the easier trip — about 2.75h from YLW (Kelowna), versus 3h from YYC for Kicking Horse.
Best for
Revelstoke — chasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Kicking Horse this season.
Best for
Kicking Horse — high-alpine, stays-cold terrain topping out at 8,038 ft.
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelRevelstoke
Avoid trips during warm rain events with high freezing lines (45°F+ forecasts).
Kicking Horse
Head north to Kicking Horse or Revelstoke from lower resorts (e.g., Fernie) when conditions deteriorate to ice and rocks.
FAQ
Does Revelstoke or Kicking Horse get more snow?
Revelstoke got more snow this season — 81" of calibrated snowfall versus 68" at Kicking Horse. Revelstoke also averaged 0.2"/storm-day.
Is Revelstoke or Kicking Horse easier to get to?
Revelstoke is the easier trip — about 2.75h from YLW (Kelowna), versus 3h from YYC for Kicking Horse.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Revelstoke or Kicking Horse?
NWS accuracy grades are pending for both Revelstoke and Kicking Horse — few verified storms so far. Each earns a grade as StormDrop verifies more storms against SNOTEL.
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