West Vancouver, British Columbia · North Shore Mountains
Cypress Mountain
Cypress Mountain has downhill skiing and snowboarding on Black Mountain and Mount Strachan, plus a separate Nordic area on Hollyburn Ridge. That distinction matters for a Vancouver winter outing: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and downhill lessons do not all start at the same place.
- Black Mountain and Mount Strachan downhill terrain
- Hollyburn Ridge Nordic area
- Separate downhill and Nordic arrival points
Terrain and ability at Cypress Mountain
The resort publishes downhill maps for both mountains and separate Nordic maps. Green Zones mark slow skiing and riding areas, where pace should match surrounding learners. Choose the day's open runs and an appropriate downhill lesson rather than assuming a Nordic trail leads to alpine lifts.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Cypress Bowl Road serves both activity areas, with the Nordic destination reached before the downhill area. Check current winter driving requirements and transport options. Cypress Creek Lodge is a downhill landmark; use the Nordic instructions for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Plan a meetup at Cypress Mountain
Write 'downhill at Cypress Creek Lodge' or 'Nordic area' in your plan. If friends book different activities, arrange a later reunion with travel between them accounted for. Check a night activity's own map and hours rather than applying the downhill schedule.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Cypress Mountain snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Mon, 6:17 PM PDT
- MondayHigh 5°, low 3°C
Clear sky
Wind up to 13 km/h · Precip 0 mm
- TuesdayHigh 12°, low 2°C
Clear sky
Wind up to 23 km/h · Precip 0 mm
- WednesdayHigh 10°, low 5°C
Partly cloudy
Wind up to 14 km/h · Precip 0 mm
- ThursdayHigh 8°, low 4°C
Cloudy
Wind up to 23 km/h · Precip 0.8 mm
- FridayHigh 5°, low 2°C
Cloudy
Wind up to 4 km/h · Precip 0.3 mm
- SaturdayHigh 3°, low 1°C
Sleet
Wind up to 11 km/h · Precip 22.1 mm
- SundayHigh 4°, low 2°C
Heavy rain
Wind up to 15 km/h · Precip 29.6 mm
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from MET Norway (opens in a new tab) (CC BY 4.0). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: MET Norway Locationforecast. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official trail maps and activity areas (opens in a new tab)
- Official directions and transportation (opens in a new tab)
- Official Green Zone guidance (opens in a new tab)
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Find people to ski Cypress Mountain with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more British Columbia mountains and riding meetups.