Snowshoeing
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Fun for the whole family -
Located in the Nordic are -
Daily | 9am - 4pm -
Snowshoes Available
Experience the freedom of hiking in winter at Cypress Mountain. Cypress has 11 km of safe, inbounds, self-guided snowshoe trails that run through the subalpine meadows and snowy mountain forests of Hollyburn Ridge. Our network of lit snowshoe trails are located just 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, right at the city’s doorstep!
Snowshoeing is your gateway to peace and tranquility this winter season.
Please note:
- Snowshoe rentals are NOT permitted to leave the Nordic Area
- Snowshoes are required on all Cypress snowshoe trails
- Spikes and crampons are not permitted on any of our trails
Snowshoe Etiquette
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- Check the weather and trail conditions before heading out. Be prepared for changeable mountain conditions, as weather, visibility and trail conditions can change very quickly.
- Be sure a responsible person knows your plans so that if you are late returning or get lost, a timely search for your rescue can be put into motion.
- Ensure you leave sufficient time to return to the base before the trails close at sunset, as the snowshoe trails are NOT lit for night operations.
- Always follow the bamboo poles and other trail markings. Do not wander off the trail, take short cuts or follow other people's tracks. If you get disoriented retrace your steps to the last marker.
- When you are required to cross a Nordic Ski trail, please STEP OVER the tracks (groves in the snow for the skiers). Look both ways, watch and listen for both skiers and machinery on ski trails. Skiers and machinery always have the right of way.
- Be aware of natural hazards such as open water, weak snow bridges, open crossings, sinkholes, tree wells, snow falling from the tree canopy, and icy conditions.
- Dogs are not permitted in our trail system.
- Young children are permitted to be carried in backpacks on the snowshoe trails but NOT allowed to be pulled in a sled.
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- Extra Clothes
- Food
- Water
- Garbage Bag/Tarp
- Whistle
- Candle/Fire Starter and Matches
- Flashlight/Headlamp with Extra Batteries
- Knife
- First Aid Kit
- Map and Compass
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- The snowshoe straps on to your footwear. Hiking boots or winter boots are best with snowshoes, running shoes can also work, but you may get wet feet. We rent a waterproof overboot which fits over top of your shoe and come up to you knees. They will keep your feet dry while you're out.
- Wear layered waterproof clothing and be prepared for changeable conditions, which can include snow, wet snow, rain, fog and sunshine. You will warm up as you snowshoe so you don't need the same amount of clothing you would wear while downhill skiing and riding a chairlift.
Snowshoe Trails Live Update
The Fine Print
- Cypress reserves the right to change or cancel programs or alter pricing without notice.
- All tickets, tours, programs and passes are non refundable once purchased.
- Always visit the Nordic Conditions page or call 604-926-5612 for daily operating hours and condition updates before heading up the mountain.
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For safety reasons, we do not allow dogs (or cats) on our ski or snowshoe trails
- Prices are in Canadian Dollars.
- Taxes are not included.
NOTICE TO ALL USERS OF THESE PREMISES AND FACILITIES
Exclusion of Liability
Assumption of Risk • Jurisdiction
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
THESE CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE OPERATOR FOR NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT OR TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT
Your use of these premises and facilities and participation in activities on the premises involve various risks, dangers and hazards. Please visit the Safety & Risk Awareness website at: www.skisafety.ca or scan the QR code below for a description of these risks,dangers and hazards. A description of these risks, dangers and hazards is also available at the Administration counter.
As a condition of your use of the premises and facilities and your participation in activities on the premises, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT ON THE PART OF THE OPERATOR OF THE PREMISES AND FACILITIES and its employees and representatives (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Operator").
• You agree that the Operator shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the Operator from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
• Negligence includes failure on the part of the Operator to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above.
• Any litigation involving the Operator shall be brought solely within British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the British Columbia Court.
• These conditions and any rights, duties and obligations involving the Operator shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of British Columbia and no other jurisdiction.
