Cypress Mountain
243 hectares, 53 runs in West Vancouver. 2010 Olympic freestyle venue, closest resort to Vancouver, Ikon Pass.
Season 2026 - 2027
Opens
28 Nov 2026
Closes
11 Apr 2027
Days open
134
Annual snow
11.2m
The Overview
Michael Fulton
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Cypress Mountain's summit reaches 1,440 metres, dropping 610 vertical metres to a base at 830 metres across 53 runs spread over roughly 243 hectares in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Terrain splits 43 per cent intermediate, 38 per cent advanced, 13 per cent beginner and 6 per cent expert, with average annual snowfall of roughly 11.2 metres. The resort carries Ikon Pass affiliation. Seven lifts, including five quad chairs and one double chair, serve the mountain alongside one surface lift.
Cypress Mountain holds a genuinely significant place in Olympic history as the official venue for freestyle skiing and snowboard events at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, awarded by the International Olympic Committee in July 2003. Its considerable proximity to downtown Vancouver, combined with substantial annual snowfall, has built Cypress's reputation as the city's most accessible major ski destination.
The ski operation, previously known as Cypress Bowl, was sold to Boyne Resorts in 2001 and renamed Cypress Mountain. Ownership changed hands again in 2007, when Boyne sold the operation to CNL Income Properties, a US tax shelter entity, before the resort passed to Och-Ziff Capital Management following CNL's wind-down.
Cypress hosted its Olympic freestyle skiing and snowboard events from 13 to 27 February 2010, supported by 16.7 million Canadian dollars in infrastructure investment from the Vancouver Organizing Committee. Boyne Canada bought back the resort in March 2018 and continues to operate it today. Adult daily tickets run from 89 to 105 Canadian dollars.
610m
Vertical
53
Runs
600 acres
Skiable
11.2m
Annual snow
Ikon
Pass
The Terrain
53 runs across 600 acres skiable
Cypress Mountain is a North Shore local hill, so it pays to be honest about scale: around 243 hectares and 53 runs across two peaks, Black Mountain and Mount Strachan, with a 610-metre vertical. What it lacks in size it makes up for in steepness, with 38% advanced and 6% expert alongside 43% intermediate and 13% beginner. Heavy coastal snow, close to 11.2 metres in an average season, feeds gladed trees and open bowls when conditions allow, though the modest elevation means rain and heavy, wet snow can arrive on warm systems.
The Eagle Express detachable quad serves the main face on Black Mountain, and the Raven Ridge Quad opened nine intermediate and expert runs to the east. Collins is the long cruising option, and linking T33 into Collins makes a run of about 4.1 kilometres. Beginners get a modest amount of gentle ground. Cypress suits Vancouver residents after quick, steep-leaning laps, intermediates stepping into black runs and Ikon Pass holders passing through the city. Visitors expecting big-mountain scale will find it compact, and should treat it as a day trip.
Terrain split
53
runs
53 runs across 4 grades
Beginner7 runs · 13%
Intermediate23 runs · 43%
Advanced20 runs · 38%
Expert3 runs · 6%
Time it right
When to visit Cypress Mountain
The 2025-26 season at Cypress Mountain ran from 21 November 2025 to 12 April 2026, a roughly twenty-one-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 11.2 metres, among the highest totals of any resort in the Vancouver area. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season weather on the North Shore mountains.
Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent, substantial snowfall to Cypress's intermediate-and-advanced-weighted terrain. As an Ikon Pass resort, Cypress draws considerable visitation from Vancouver residents and pass holders alike, given its position as the city's most convenient major resort.
Cypress's night-skiing programme continues to draw strong weekday evening visitation from Vancouver throughout the season. School holiday periods bring substantial family visitation given the resort's considerable proximity to the city and varied terrain.
Specific event programming beyond standard operations and night skiing is not confirmed in available resort information. Since hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics freestyle skiing and snowboard events, Cypress has continued building on its Olympic legacy under Boyne Canada's ownership since 2018. The resort's Olympic heritage and proximity to Vancouver remain central to its enduring popularity.
Season 2026 - 2027
28 Nov 2026
Opens
11 Apr 2027
Closes
134
Days open
11.2 m
Annual snow
The record
Historical snowfall at Cypress Mountain
Daily snow reports at Cypress Mountain go back to 2025, 3 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.
32 cm
Snowiest day
22 Feb 2026
0 cm
This winter · 2026-27
so far
490 cm
Typical winter
average of complete seasons
Winter totals
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Past wintersThis winter
Getting there
Getting to Cypress Mountain, and where to stay
Cypress Mountain sits in West Vancouver, British Columbia, on the North Shore mountains, with a base elevation of 830 metres and a summit at 1,440 metres across a 610-metre vertical drop over roughly 243 hectares. This setting places Cypress within Vancouver's metropolitan area, considerably closer to the city than most major Canadian resorts.
West Vancouver and the broader Metro Vancouver region offer extensive lodging, dining and services within a short drive of the resort, given Cypress's position essentially within the city's boundaries.
Cypress Bowl Road provides direct access to the resort from West Vancouver, connecting to the region's highway network. Winter driving conditions on this route can include snow and ice at higher elevations, and chains or appropriate tyres are often required.
Vancouver International Airport, roughly a 45-minute drive away, is the primary gateway for visitors flying into the region, with Cypress's considerable proximity to Vancouver making it a genuinely convenient option for both residents and international visitors on limited time.
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Cypress Mountain Lift System
Cypress Mountain runs seven lifts: one double chair and five quad chairs, serving 53 runs across roughly 243 hectares, alongside one surface lift. This network was substantially upgraded ahead of the resort's role as the freestyle skiing and snowboard venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
The 16.7 million Canadian dollars in Olympic infrastructure investment from the Vancouver Organizing Committee supported considerable improvements to the resort's lift and terrain infrastructure ahead of the February 2010 Games.
The five quad chairs now distribute skiers efficiently across Cypress's intermediate-and-advanced-weighted terrain, supporting the resort's role as a genuinely convenient destination for Vancouver-area skiers on limited time.
Since Boyne Canada's March 2018 buy-back, continued investment has supported this seven-lift network as part of the Ikon Pass system. Specific recent individual lift replacement projects are not confirmed in available resort information. Cypress's Olympic-legacy lift network remains a defining feature of Vancouver's closest major ski destination.
7lifts across 3 types
5
Quad Chairs
1
Double Chair
1
Surface Lift
Cypress Mountain lift system
Cypress Mountain is served by 7 lifts, listed here by type. Check which lifts are turning against the live conditions before you plan your first laps - early lifts and high-speed chairs get you to the best snow fastest.
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