Cypress Mountain

Cypress Mountain is the largest of the three resorts found situated above Canada’s third largest city Vancouver. Cypress Mountain played host to a number of events and is an Official Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. This resort is small in Canadian terms when compared to other British Columbia resorts but is large enough to keep locals of Vancouver satisfied with greatly groomed runs spread-out over two mountains. What sets Cypress mountain apart is the night riding options, both sides of the resort are light up from sunset until 9pm to cater to Vancouver locals who have worked all day and want to ride in the evening.

Cypress Mountain lift system got a refresh in the lead up to the 2010 Winter Olympics to ensure they offered two high speed quads. The Eagle Express takes riders to the top of Black mountain where they can meander down wide green groomers, access the terrain parks or head to the left and access a number of advanced black and gladed options under the Raven Ridge quad. The Lion Express takes riders straight up Mt Strachan where beginners can head to the right and make their way to the longest green run at Collins. Advanced riders can either head to the Sky Chair to reach the summit or make their way to one of the many black runs found directly under the Lions Express. Midway and Easy Rider cover the beginner area at Cypress mountain offering great beginner and progression options for newbies and families.