Cypress Mountain
What an exciting time - your city, your mountain. Over the next few years, the eyes of the world will be on Cypress as we prepare to play our part in hosting the pinnacle of all winter sporting events.
Cypress Mountain was selected by the Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation as the proposed, exclusive site to host the Olympic Snowboarding and Freestyle Skiing competitions during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. During the visit of the IOC Evaluation Commission last March, members of the Commission from around the world marveled at the excellent terrain available for these events, and all so close to downtown Vancouver.
To prepare for the 2010 Games, many exciting developments will be taking place, which will continue to transform Cypress Mountain into a World Class winter recreation area. The venues for Freestyle Skiing will be built in conjunction with a new Quad Chair on the east face of Black Mountain. Our revised Master Plan will add eight new ski trails in a brand new 40 hectare terrain area. Fall line skiing will be the order of the day for skiers and riders as they descend new steeps like "Rich Doctor" and "Bad Hair" or coasting down a cruiser like "Broken Nails". The Snowboarding venues on the Eagle Express terrain will provide improved grading of Fork and Panorama and create an Olympic rated Super Pipe within the sight of the Base Area.
A new Daylodge, a Snowmaking system and upgraded Parking Areas, and an Athletes Centre in the Cross Country Area will all be part of the drive to prepare for 2010. Cypress Mountain is very proud to have been chosen as the only local mountain to be proposed to host events during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We look forward to fulfilling our commitment to the 2010 dream over the next seven years in order to provide a rich legacy of World Class facilities for local skiers and riders. We should all be very proud!
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| General |
Cypress Mountain is Canada's most popular Cross Country destination, with a respected Ski School to match the beautiful and varied trail system.
Skiing & Snowboarding- Lifts & Capacity: 2 mountains, Mt. Strachan and Black Mountain, of varied terrain, appropriate for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
- 5 chair lifts - The Eagle Express high speed detachable quad, Sky Chair, Midway, Sunrise, & the Easy Rider quad
- Vertical rise of 512 m (1680 ft) - highest of the North Shore Mountains
- Average Annual Snowfall: At Base Elevation (908 m), 622 cm (244 inches)
- Elevation:
Mt. Strachan 1450m (4750 ft)
Black Mountain 1220 m (4000 ft)
Base 908 m - Runs: 38 runs, Skill Classification: Beginner 23%, Intermediate 37%, Advanced 40%
- Night skiing: On all main runs - Ripcord, Horizon, Upper Bowen, Collins, Runway, Panorama, Upper Fork, & Shuttle. Longest combination run: 2.5 miles - T33 into Collins
Facilities:- Cafeteria & Fully Licensed Lounge
- Ski Rental & Repair Shop
- Retail Shop & Bag Check
- Ski School: All Ski/Snowboard programs are specifically designed to accommodate all types of skiers/riders from entry level right up to the most advanced.
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| Cross-country Skiing | Cypress is recognized as the most popular cross country ski area in Canada, and can accommodate in excess of 2,000 cross country skiers per day. Over 19kms of groomed trails with 7km lit for night skiing amidst snow covered lakes and snowy mountain forests, Cross Country skiing at Cypress Mountain is a unique experience for the whole family.
Trails: Features 19 km of groomed and track set trails
Skating Lanes
Ski Shop Rentals: Telemark, Skating, Classic
Limited Retail Service
Hollyburn Lodge - open daily from 8:00am to 9:30pm, cafeteria style service and licensed dining area
Nordic Cafe - open daily.
Large Warming area | | Mountain Biking | In keeping with this standard, Cypress Mountain is pleased to announce plans to develop a Mountain Bike Park on the north face of Black Mountain, offering chairlift access to mountain bikers beginning next year. Cypress Mountain hopes to have all approvals in place to commence construction this fall on the trail network in order to be ready for an opening date of July 1, 2005.
The ride up Cypress Mountain is sure to provide mountain bikers with just as many memories as the ride down. With exclusive access to our Eagle Express High Speed Quad Chair, loading will be fast and easy, allowing riders to sit back, relax, and enjoy panoramic views of Vancouver, Howe Sound, the Lions, and the Coast Mountains. After conquering the trails, riders can pause for refreshments at our restaurant and pub. | | Snowshoeing | Facilities and Trails
10 km snowshoe trails
Snowshoe Rental and Demo Centre
Clothing Rentals
Hollyburn Lodge - open daily from 8:00am to 9:30pm, cafeteria style service and licensed dining area
Large Warming area | | Snowtubing | If you’ve never experienced snow or just can’t get enough, our SnowPlay area is for you. Feel the thrill of sliding down trails in a snow tube and let our tube tow do all the work getting you back up the hill. We even rent quality clothing so come and experience this winter wonderland today. |
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| Targeted Activities: |
Cross-country Skiing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Snowtubing |
| Season Availability: |
December to March
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| Numer of Runs: |
38 |
| Difficulty of Runs: |
Skill Classification: Beginner 23%, Intermediate 37%, Advanced 40% |
| Number of Lifts: |
5 |
| Lift Details: |
The Eagle Express high speed detachable quad, Sky Chair, Midway, Sunrise, & the Easy Rider quad |
| Altitude: |
908-1450 meters |
| Other Specifications: |
Vertical rise of 512 m (1680 ft) - highest of the North Shore Mountains
Average Annual Snowfall:
At Base Elevation (908 m), 622 cm (244 inches)
Elevation:
Mt. Strachan 1450m (4750 ft)
Black Mountain 1220 m (4000 ft)
Base 908 m
Night skiing: On all main runs - Ripcord, Horizon, Upper Bowen, Collins, Runway, Panorama, Upper Fork, & Shuttle. Longest combination run: 2.5 miles - T33 into Collins |
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Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau
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Whistler / British Columbia / Canada
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Starting Price: $50.00
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We are a full service mountain guiding company and instructional school offering single and multi-day programs in Whistler, Squamish, other areas of BC and internationally. Rock climbing, ice climbin...
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Canada West Mountain School
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Vancouver / British Columbia / Canada
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Starting Price: $100.00
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Established in 1982, Canada West Mountain School is one of the premier Mountaineering, Climbing and Avalanche Safety centers in Canada. Owned and operated by IFMGA Mountain Guide Brian Jones, Canada W...
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