Cypress Mountain -- Ski Resort

About Cypress

Located just outside of Vancouver, Cypress Mountain is a riders haven. Just a short trip up the road and one is able to experience the famous powder of BC. Located in the North Shore Mountains, Cypress Mountain offers big riding with big city convenience.

With five lifts servicing 34 trails, Cypress Mountain is a haven for riders who are looking for an area that is close by. Cypress Mountain is made up of Strachan Mountain and Black Mountain with all levels of terrain for all types of riders.

In adddition, cross-country and snowshoeing enthusiasts have lots of terrain to explore as well. XC and snowshoers have over 19 and 10 km respectively of trails and Cypress Mountain offers full service expertise to make this adventure fun.

Cypress Weather & Snow Report

Cypress Climate

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Cypress Hill Statistics

TRAIL RATINGS Beginner: 23 % Intermediate: 35 % Advanced: 37 % Expert: 37 % FreeStyle: 37 % MOUNTAIN STATISTICS Base Elevation: 3,000 ft (914 m) Summit Elevation: 5,400 ft (1,646 m) Vertical Drop: 2,010 ft (610 m) Skiable Area: 600 acres (214 hectares) Annual Snowfall: 244 in (620 cm) Number of Lifts: 6 Chair Lifts (2 high speed) and 3 Surface Lifts. Uphill Lift Capacity: 5,800 per hour Types of Lifts: 3 Surface Lifts 2 High Speed Quads 2 Quad Chairs 2 Regular Chairs Number of Trails: 53 Longest Run: 4.1 km's (2.5 miles) CONTACT INFORMATION Telephone: 604 926-5612 Snow Phone: 604 419-7669 Facsimile: 604 926-9441


Source: goski.ca

Mount Last -- Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

About Crystal Mountain

The ski area is located at the base of Mount Last and was originally developed by a local family as a small ski hill for the people of Westbank. The ski resort at Crystal Mountain was opened on December 9, 1967 by Pat and Allan McLeod. It was then called Last Mountain Ski Resort.

At the 30th anniversary of the resort, in 1997, there was considerable excitement and discussions started regarding the development of the resort with a year-round expansion, based on its location as the closest hill to Kelowna and as the closest Okanagan ski resort to Vancouver.

In 1992 the ski area was sold to Crystal Mountain Resorts Ltd. The ski area name was changed to Crystal Mountain to remind people of the snow -- something bright and fun.

Since the beginning, the resort offered both day skiing and night skiing to allow for evening fun and training to families interested in beginner and intermediate skiing.

Crystal Mountain Weather & Snow Report

Crystal Mountain Climate

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Crystal Mountain Hill Statistics

TRAIL RATINGS Easiest: 30 % More Difficult: 50 % Most Difficult: 20 % MOUNTAIN STATISTICS Base Elevation: 3,940 ft (1,201 m) Summit Elevation: 4,700 ft (1,433 m) Skiable Area: 160 acres (65 hectares) Annual Snowfall: 122 in (310 cm) Number of Lifts: 3 Uphill Lift Capacity: 3,750 per hour Types of Lifts: 1 Surface Lift 1 Double Chair 1 Triple Chair Number of Trails: 24 Longest Run: 5,280 ft (1,609 m) CONTACT INFORMATION Telephone: 250 768-5189 Snow Phone: 250 768-3753


Source: goski.ca

Big White -- Ski Resort

About Big White

Big White Resort

Big White Resort in British Columbia boasts a longer than average ski season running from mid-November to mid-April. This is due to the 750 cm (300 inches) of snow received annually. In the 2001-02 season, Big White was the first Northern Hemisphere resort to open with all natural snow on October 20th 2001.

Ski Big White

Come ski Big White! With four high-speed quads and nine lifts, skiers and snowboarders can explore a wide range of terrain, including phenomenal powder bowls, glades and marked trails.

Big White also has three state of the art snowboard parks and half-pipes built to competition standards. There are also 25 km(15.5 miles) of cross-country trails. The Bullet high-speed quad and Plaza quad chairs access night skiing and riding five nights a week. 38 acres are illuminated for night skiing and riding. Skiing Big white is an experienced not to be missed.

Big White Ski Resort

Big White Ski Resort has one of the largest International Ski Schools with programs designed for all ages and abilities. Snowhosts provide daily complimentary ski tours of the mountain for those wishing a guided adventure.

The on mountain accommodation is complimented by 17 bars and restaurants offering everything from international cuisine, award winning wines, to bar snacks and take out pizza.

Big White Weather & Snow Report

Big White Climate

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Big White Hill Statistics

TRAIL RATINGS Easiest: 18 % More Difficult: 56 % Most Difficult: 26 % MOUNTAIN STATISTICS Base Elevation: 4,950 ft (1,508 m) Summit Elevation: 7,606 ft (2,319 m) Vertical Drop: 2,550 ft (777 m) Skiable Area: 2,765 acres (1,147 hectares) Annual Snowfall: 294 in (750 cm) Number of Lifts: 13 Uphill Lift Capacity: 23,400 per hour Types of Lifts: 1 8 Passenger high-speed gondola 4 High-speed quad chairs 1 4 Passenger beginner chair 1 Triple Chair 1 Double Chair 1 T-bar 1 Magic Carpet. 1 Handle Tow 2 Tube Lifts Number of Trails: 112 Designated Trails, 27 Unnamed Trails Longest Run: 4.5 miles (7.2 km) CROSS COUNTRY 25 Km (15mi) of trails. CONTACT INFORMATION Telephone: 250 765-3101 Snow Phone: 250 765-SNOW Facsimile: 250 765-8200


Source: goski.ca

Apex Mountain -- Ski Resort

About Apex Mountain

Apex Mountain Resort

Discover Apex Mountain Resort, BC a hidden gem in Canadian skiing. Just 30 minutes from Penticton in the sunny Okanagan Valley, Apex is a full service destination resort boasting Okanagan powder, great weather, incredible terrain, and friendly people.

Apex Mountain Resort is just a short drive from Big White, Silver Star and Sun Peaks.

Apex Mountain

Apex mountain boasts more than 1112 acres of natural terrain, with a diverse selection of bowls, gullies, mogul fields, glades and groomed cruising runs.

Ski Apex

Ski Apex Mountain where you will find five chairs including, a high-speed detachable quad, a T-bar and a beginners handle tow allow skiers and snowboarders to slide down any of the more than 60 trails.

Apex Ski ResortThe village at Apex ski resort is a friendly place, with retail shops, restaurants and night life. Families can enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating and movies.
ippin Rascals, the Apex learn-to-ski/childcare program, offers ski lessons to children from 18 months to 12 years. Nordic skiers have 56 km of scenic trails to explore.

Apex Mountain Weather & Snow Report

Apex Mountain Climate

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Apex Mountain Hill Statistics

TRAIL RATINGS Easiest: 16 % More Difficult: 48 % Most Difficult: 18 % Experts Only: 18 % MOUNTAIN STATISTICS Base Elevation: 5,187 ft (1,581 m) Summit Elevation: 7,187 ft (2,180 m) Vertical Drop: 2,000 ft (605 m) Skiable Area: 1,112 acres (450 hectares) Annual Snowfall: 20 ft (600 cm) Number of Lifts: 4 Uphill Lift Capacity: 4,700 per hour Types of Lifts: 1 High-Speed Quad 1 Triple Chair 1 T-bar 1 Poma Ride Number of Trails: 61 Longest Run: 15,850 ft (4,831 m) CONTACT INFORMATION Telephone: 250 292-8222 Snow Phone: 250 492-2929 x2000 Facsimile: 250 292-8100

Source: goski.ca