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CYPRESS MOUNTAIN

📍West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

🤙 Local's Favorite🎿 Park Rat🏞️ Scenic Cruiser7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Arnold C · Attribution-only license · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,010 ft
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Skiable terrain
600 acres
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Avg snowfall
245 in
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Lifts
6

Cypress Mountain Snow School

Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate LessonsKids Programs

Cypress offers ski and snowboard instruction for children, teens and adults through seasonal programs, single- or multiday groups and private lessons. Lessons include lift-line priority, with group and private options across ability levels.

Why we like it

A single-day group fits a short visit; a seasonal program gives returning learners a longer progression. Compare the program’s lift and equipment inclusions before booking, because they vary by age and product.

Best for:

FamiliesSingle-day or seasonal learningPrivate coaching
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons, kids programs.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-28

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Cypress Mountain Downhill Rentals

Cypress Mountain on-mountain rental shop

RentalsTuning

Cypress Mountain’s on-mountain rental shop offers complete or partial ski and snowboard sets, performance equipment, daily and season-long rentals, and separate helmet and damage-waiver add-ons. Its tune shop services skis and snowboards with a Jupiter robotic machine.

Why we like it

Visitors can choose full gear or only the missing piece, reserve daily equipment online, and review exact credit-card, deposit, minor-waiver, and return rules before arriving.

Best for:

On-mountain pickupFull or partial equipment setsPerformance rentals and tuning
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, tuning.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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VanEcoRide

181 Smithe Street, Vancouver

RentalsTuning

VanEcoRide rents ski and snowboard packages, winter outerwear and snowshoes from 181 Smithe Street in downtown Vancouver. The shop also offers waxing for winter equipment.

Why we like it

This is a useful city pickup if you need clothing as well as skis or a board. Plan to transport the equipment to Cypress yourself and confirm your rental collection and return window with the shop.

Best for:

Downtown Vancouver pickupWinter outerwearSki and snowboard packages
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, tuning.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-28

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Other names · Cypress

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically early December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.cypressmountain.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
600
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Lifts
6
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2010
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Eagle Coaster, scenic lift rides, hiking, axe throwing and geocaching.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Runs
61
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
245
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Night skiing
Scheduled · 2026–27 · Friday–Sunday nights in Winter 2026–27, excluding December 26–January 3 and February 12–14 · The Bronze pass proves the weekly night-access pattern but not one fixed nightly time.
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

The dedicated trail-map and mountain-statistics page lists 61 runs. Use the current trail map to explore the layout and the mountain report for daily openings.

  • Cypress Mountain — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗

    Partner schedule index. The Canadian guide presents typical seasons; current operation follows each mountain’s own schedule.

  • Official 2026–27 operating information ↗

    Operator season information. Use the current schedule and conditions for your chosen ski day.

  • Summer Activities ↗

    Eagle Coaster, scenic lift rides, hiking, axe throwing and geocaching.

  • Cypress Mountain Trail Maps & Stats ↗

    The first-party Cypress Mountain Trail Maps & Stats page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

  • Cypress Mountain — 26/27 Downhill Season Passes ↗

    Cypress publishes a current-season weekend-night product and its blackout dates.

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