Considered one of Vancouver, British Columbia’s native ski mountains is launching a model new expertise for summer time. Beginning August 1, 2025, of us will be capable of take the Lions and Sky chairlifts at Cypress Mountain to the best lift-accessed level within the North Shore Mountains to look at the sundown. From 4,720 ft, friends may have a 360-degree view of Ch’ích’iyúy Elx̱wíḵn (the Lions or Twin Sisters), Átl’ka7tsem (Howe Sound), Gulf Islands, Vancouver metropolis skyline, and Mount Baker because the solar units. For each scenic trip this summer time, $1 can be donated to the BC Park Basis to help conservation efforts throughout British Columbia.“It is a fully new method to expertise Cypress Mountain in the summertime,” mentioned Matt Davies, Common Supervisor of Cypress Mountain in a press launch. “At 4,720 ft, you’re not simply watching the sundown—you’re surrounded by it.”Need to sustain with one of the best tales and images in snowboarding? Subscribe to the brand new Powder To The Individuals e-newsletter for weekly updates.
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The Loopy Raven Bar and Grill on the base of Mount Strachan and Black Mountain can be open for pre-sunset meals, native craft beers, and cocktails. Reside music may also happen on the high of Sky Chair each Thursday. Scenic chair rides at Cypress Mountain run each day at present, however carry hours can be prolonged to incorporate sundown rides Thursdays via Sundays, August 1-31, 2025. The final trip up Lion’s Chair is at 8:45pm for an 8:50pm sundown on August 1.
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By August 31, the solar will set by 7:55pm, so friends ought to plan accordingly and permit half-hour to trip each lifts to the summit. The ultimate descent from Sky Chair for the night can be at 9:30pm.Cypress Mountain is simply half-hour from downtown Vancouver, making it a handy vacation spot for these within the metropolis. Cypress additionally affords axe throwing, scenic hikes, and their Eagle Coaster as actions in the summertime.
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