Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Snowboarding
Whistler Blackcomb Resort, Toshi Kawano photo
The Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region offers some of the best and most accessible snowboarding in British Columbia, all within an easy drive of Vancouver , Host City for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games .
Three winter resorts (Cypress , Seymour , and Grouse ) are located only about a half-hour's drive from downtown Vancouver . Cypress Mountain is a venue for the 2010 Winter Games .TransWorld SNOWboarding magazine for three consecutive years, and Whistler Blackcomb recently opened the record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.
Looking for a smaller-scale ski experience? Head east from Vancouver to Hemlock Valley (near Harrison Hot Springs ) or Manning Park . Both resorts lure skiers with their pristine surroundings and uncrowded slopes.
Award-winning Snowboarding and Après in Whistler Whistler ’s two mountains offer more ridable terrain than any other destination in North America. With more than 200 runs, three glaciers, numerous terrain parks and, according to US-based Skiing Magazine , the best après-ski scene on the continent, Whistler is a natural choice to host the world’s best during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games .
Whistler's PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola In December, 2008, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola opened in Whistler. Linking Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, the PEAK 2 PEAK allows snowboarders easy access to terrain on both mountains with a speedy and scenic 11-minute, 4.4-km/2.7-mi ride. PEAK 2 PEAK gondola cars travel the longest unsupported span in the world — over 3 km/1.8 mi from tower to tower — and at their highest point are suspended 436 m/1427 ft above Fitzsimmons Creek. Two of the 28 cars feature glass bottoms, providing exhilarating views of the valley below.
Snowboarding in Metro Vancouver Vancouver ’s three ski and snowboard mountains — Cypress , Grouse , and Seymour — offer numerous runs and terrain parks, not to mention incredible views of the city and sea below. Cypress will host Olympic snowboarding events during the 2010 Winter Games, and the mountain’s half-pipe is open to guests.
Ride in a Provincial Park at Manning Surrounded by pristine wilderness and renowned for its dry, powdery snow, Manning Park Resort offers more than two dozen marked trails, a terrain park, and over 56 ha/140 ac of boardable terrain. Off the slopes, check out Manning’s tube park and outdoor skating rink, or explore a vast network of marked and unmarked cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails.Family-friendly Snowboarding at Hemlock Hemlock Resort is a hidden gem just northeast of Mission . The resort is a popular family snowboarding destination thanks to its idyllic location, uncrowded slopes, on-hill ride-in/ride-out accommodation, and varied terrain that’s suitable for all ages and abilities.
Snowboard Seasons Ski and snowboard seasons in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains vary by location. Whistler’s season generally runs from late November to early June, with glacier riding available well into July. For Manning, Hemlock, and Vancouver’s local mountains, the season generally runs from December to April.
Accommodations and Transportation Accommodations of all types and for all budgets are available in Vancouver and Whistler. Manning Park Resort offers free shuttle bus service between its lodge and the nearby slopes, while Hemlock Resort features on-hill, ride-in/ride-out accommodation.
All ski and snowboard destinations in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains are accessible by car and all are within three hours’ drive of Vancouver. Roads to the hills are generally well maintained throughout the winter, though snow tires or chains may be required.
Bus service links Vancouver to its local mountains as well as to Whistler and Manning Park; there is no bus or shuttle service to Hemlock.
Snowboard Rentals and Other Winter Activities Rental equipment is available at all Vancouver, Coast & Mountains ski and snowboard areas, as are lessons for riders of all abilities.
In addition to snowboarding, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains offers excellent downhill skiing , cross-country skiing , cat-skiing , heli-skiing , snowshoeing , and dogsledding opportunities.
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Consistently ranked North America's top ski & snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb embarked on its boldest move yet with the construction of the Peak2Peak Gondola which opened in December 2008. Located a scenic 2 hr drive north of Vancouver up the spectacular Sea to Sky Hwy, this resort is home to the continent's 2 greatest vertical-rise ski mountains: Whistler & Blackcomb. With over 17 alpine bowls, 4 glaciers, 200 trails, 3,268 ha (8,171 ac) of skiable terrain & a 1 mi vertical rise, the choices of where & what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering.
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Cypress Mountain - Official Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Cypress is only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver & is proud to continue to provide our skiers, riders & sliders with the most vertical drop, most terrain, most lifts & best snow conditions on the highest skiing & riding peak of Vancouver's Legendary North Shore Mountains. With the best Winter Skiing & Riding in Vancouver, Canada's most popular Cross Country Skiing Area, a huge Snowtubing Park & our unique Snowshoeing Tours, Cypress truly offers something for everyone.
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Just 15 minutes from downtown, Grouse Mountain's Super Skyride whisks you to the best in local skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing & ice skating. In summer, enjoy a mountaintop of hiking trails, a grizzly bear habitat, live shows & three restaurants. Grouse Mountain's restaurants showcase some of the best of British Columbia. Situated 3,700 feet above the city of Vancouver, venues range from fine dining at The Observatory to après in Altitudes Bistro to outdoor BBQs at Rusty Rail patio.
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Mt Seymour is your gateway to winter recreation. Experience our winter wonderland! Spend a day or a season skiing, snowboarding, hiking a pristine trail on snowshoes, sliding in our tubing & toboggan park or simply relaxing in the bar & restaurant. New to Mt Seymour this season is the Earl Pletsch Meeting Room which can cater to corporate & social functions. Combine a business meeting with an afternoon of winter alpine activities. Mt Seymour's 3 terrain parks are among the best in the industry & cater to beginners to professionals. Come & experience a true Canadian winter alpine experience.
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