Has anyone skinned up Cypress lately? I'm wondering if they're giving anyone a hard time at all about it. I was up there on my bike the other day and asked a worker and he suggested they were frowning on it. Wondering if there is any truth to this before dragging my carcass up there to ski a bit....

One week ago last Sunday, observed a few guys skinning a long the way on the trail to the back side of Mt. Strachan, in Strachan Meadows.

Did not see anyone skinning up the active skii slopes, probably a safety issue there with down coming skiiers.

Backcountry is seeing very little activity, if you go there please beaware of the risks. Christmas Gully had some major avalanches.

Check out my TR on Trip Reports/British Columbia/ Cypress...........

K

It is my understanding that the Cypress Mountain ski hills are closed for the season. Shouldn't be anyone on the slopes.

Thanks Karvitik. I have zero interest in skiing "out of bounds." Purely on the groomed trails. I won't be a statistic...

And yes, Cypress is closed now, so no one coming down except, perhaps, the odd skinner...

I'll report back if the clouds lift.

Good stuff, mekon.

Look forward to how your day goes

K

I'm wondering if Cypress is permitting--or at least ignoring--uphill travel (and then downhill, of course) now that they are closed for the season.

Anyone know?


Thanks!
chris

Someone I know skinned up the ski runs to Strachan chairlift summit Tuesday, no problems.

But skeptical me thinks Cypress will probably shut it down for "safety reasons" or something. Kind of surprised they haven't closed the road yet lol.

Good to know.

I realize I made a mistake: Cypress is still open for downhill--until 4/11 apparently. Only the XC is closed.
4-6 inches of fresh up top today. I was on foot with my pooch, and wish that I'd brought skis.


I doubt they'll close the road. I think everyone now knows that it's pretty hard to get sick being outside with no one around. ...

Would think they still keep access available for backcountry snowshoers.............and later the hikers.

K