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Accommodation & Meals
The accomodation we use on our Kicking Horse programme is situated in the town of Golden, allowing you to get a real seasonaires experience and become part of the community. You will all live in the comfortable Alpenrose Lodge.
The Alpenrose
All seasonaires will live in the Alpenrose, either in the comfortably furnished lodge or outhouse cabins within snowball throwing distance of the main lodge.
Most rooms are shared but there are a limited amount of single rooms available, offered on a 'first come, first served' basis and couples applying together will be offered a private double room, subject to availability. (Please ring the office for details).
The Alpenrose
The view: check out the slopes!
Virtual Tours
Check out the following virtual tours of the accommodation at the Alpenrose. Comfortable, homely accommodation for your winter in Canada:
- Tour 1: The Chalet
- Tour 2: Two bedroom Unit
- Tour 3: Loft bedroom
- Tour 4: Studio Cabin
The Alpenrose is situated just off the main highway in Golden. There are several local shops nearby for you to stock up on supplies and it is only a 15 minute walk into the heart of town.
Meals
We provide breakfast and dinner four days a week at the Alpenrose. Breakfasts will be nice and filling preparing you for a day on the slopes. Evening meals will be three courses and are delicious hearty and healthy. All meals are provided on training days so that you are ready for your lessons on the mountain; we know how important it is to eat well when you're skiing each day.
There is a common room and kitchen which you will have access to so that you can prepare your own meals and also relax after a day on the slopes in the common room.
The Fire Place in the Alpenrose
The Dining Room
The Alpenrose was winner of the '2008 Tourism Hospitality Award' - For promoting Golden and Kicking Horse Country and providing visitors with exceptional service.
Accommodation for couples
We have plenty of couples coming on our courses and can easily accommodate you. Please contact us in the office with your questions.
Accommodation for groups
If you are keen to come as a group please get in touch with us so we can tailor a package to your needs.
Pre and Post Stays
We now offer accommodation both before and after our 11-week courses so that you can spend between 3 to 6 months in Canada. If you would like to arrive early in order to find your ski legs or stay on later (because you just won't want to leave!) please contact the office for details.
Additional accommodation is charged at a rate of between $200-300/week. Your season pass is valid from the time you arrive in Kicking Horse to the day the resort closes.
