Kicking Horse Mountain Resort launches summer events and winter upgrades

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia, is rolling out summer activities, races and dining events through Sept. 27 while also upgrading bike, grooming and lift infrastructure. The resort says the work includes a new Pioneer Express lift targeted to open in December 2027. Why it matters: - Kicking Horse is trying to draw visitors in both peak summer and future ski seasons with a mix of experiences, events and infrastructure upgrades. - The summer lineup gives the resort multiple reasons for travelers to visit Golden, British Columbia, beyond the usual sightseeing stop. - The winter projects point to better terrain access, more reliable grooming and a major lift replacement on the horizon. What happened: - Summer operations are now underway at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia. - The resort says summer activities run through Sept. 27. - Bike Park opens June 19. - Via Ferrata is tentatively scheduled to open June 19, depending on snow levels. - The resort announced winter improvements are already underway. - The new Pioneer Express lift is planned for 2027-28. The details: - Visitors can ride the Golden Eagle Express to the alpine, visit Boo at the Grizzly Bear Refuge and dine at Eagles Eye Restaurant. - Bike Park improvements are underway on Buffalo Jump, Jump Line, Swamp Donkey and Kranky Pants, with more work to come. - The Dunbar Summer Series will bring more than 200 racers to KH Bike Park for Canada Cup downhill racing July 13-15. - The Mountain Run Series, sponsored by HH and Pit Viper, is set for alpine runs in July, August and September. - The Live N Local Music Series, presented by Corona, will feature local Golden artists at the Corona Alpine Patio on select dates in June, July, August and September. - Eagles Eye Restaurant’s Summer Dinner Series will include four themed events, including the Perseid Meteor Shower Dinner and Stargazing Night. - On the winter side, the resort is brushing and glading lower and mid-mountain terrain. - Kicking Horse has purchased a new Prinoth Bison S snowcat and is replacing one existing free-grooming machine. - The resort is also adding a Prinoth Husky to groom the Milly Goat Traverse out to Super Bowl. - Kicking Horse says the new snowcat fleet will improve the reliability and consistency of nightly grooming. - Project work on the Pioneer Express replacement is underway, with the team finalizing the construction plan. - The old Pioneer chair will be decommissioned after this coming winter season. - Construction on the new lift is expected to begin in spring 2027, with installation planned for fall 2027 and opening targeted for December. - The resort directs guests to full details and ticket sales . Between the lines: - The summer schedule mixes family, fitness, dining and entertainment to keep visitation broad across the season. - The winter investment suggests Kicking Horse is using the off-season to sharpen the guest experience before a larger lift upgrade arrives. - The Pioneer Express replacement is the biggest capital project in the release and signals a long-term push to modernize mountain access. What’s next: - Bike Park riders can expect the June 19 opening and continued trail improvements through the summer. - Race, music and dining event dates will roll out across June, July, August and September. - Resort crews will keep working on brushing, glading and snowcat upgrades ahead of next winter. - Planning and construction milestones for the Pioneer Express replacement will continue through 2027. - The resort says it will post progress updates on social media.