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Grouse Mountain ski area, British Columbia
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| | This ski mountain has snowfall close to the local average each snow season. This ski resort has a decent range of slopes and a reasonable amount of ski lifts. This ski mountain has 212 acres of skiable terrain, and it's all in pleasant shape. This ski mountain has an average part of hard trails and an average part of green and blue slopes. This is a small-size ski area with a roughly average elevation difference when compared to other Western Canada ski mountains. All 5 different ski lifts at this ski mountain are perfectly |
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taken care of and operated by welcoming people. The glorious mountain view of British Columbia and the truly nice ski slopes have ski people coming from all over. The 1,260 feet of vertical drop is not that shaggy; Grouse Mountain makes great use of it. All the
| | 26 trails here are amusing to ski on. The snowboarding and the skiing in this part of the country is loads of fun through the ski season. This ski area obtains 9 feet of snow yearly, and that keeps the runs well blanketed throughout the snow season. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, there are scores of glorious ski areas for that in close proximity. The peaks of British Columbia in the winter are something you can’t miss in the event that you're into skiing or snowboarding. A glorious workout and just hanging out with | |
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your skiing friends have snow skiers coming here.
Grouse Mountain ski area Management Says:
Located just 15 minutes from the downtown core of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is the city's favourite backyard playground.
The resort's winter activities
include the finest in local skiing and snowboarding, with 26 runs situated in the pristine wilderness the Coastal Mountain Range. Floodlit runs open until 10pm nightly facilitate skiing and riding for everyone's schedule. Additional activities include snowshoeing,
ice-skating, sleighrides, and award-wining dining high above the city.
But spring and summer do not mark the end of Grouse Mountain's engaging schedule of activities. You might be surprised to learn that the resort is Vancouver's top four season attraction,
showcasing the best of BC to over 1. 1 million visitors per year. Panoramic views of the city, ocean and mountains unfold as the Skyride- North America's largest aerial tram system- whisks visitors to the mountaintop.
Experience uniquely British Columbian
activities including our Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, World Famous Lumberjack Show, or Birds in Motion falconry demonstration. Scenic chairlift rides, mountain ziplines, tandem paragliding, helicopter tours, hiking, eco walks, and so much more round out the summer itinerary.
For more information, contact 604. 980. 9311 or visit www. Grousemountain.com.
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QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,260 feet
Top Elevation: 3700 feet
Base Elevation: 900 feet
Total Runs: 26
- 31% Expert and Advanced
- 57% Intermediate Runs
- 12% Beginner Runs
Total Lifts: 5
- 4 Chair Lifts
- 1 Carpet Lifts
Skiing Area: 212 acres
- Snowmaking on 159 acres
Annual snowfall: 9 feet
Night Skiing is Available
Snowboarders Welcome
Coordinates:
Latitude: 49.380484
Longitude: -123.06956
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Skier and snowboarder reviews of Grouse Mountain ski area, British Columbia:
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| | Ski Areas Near Grouse Mountain ski area:
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Mount Seymour, British Columbia
, 8 miles away
1083 vertical feet
23 runs - 5 lifts
20% Expert & Adv.
40% Intermediate
40% Beginner |
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Cypress Mountain, British Columbia
, 9 miles away
2410 vertical feet
52 runs - 9 lifts
52% Expert & Adv.
35% Intermediate
13% Beginner |
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Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia
, 34 miles away
5280 vertical feet
200 runs - 33 lifts
30% Expert & Adv.
55% Intermediate
15% Beginner |
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Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington
, 70 miles away
1000 vertical feet
runs - lifts
0% Expert & Adv.
0% Intermediate
0% Beginner |
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Grouse Mountain ski area Trail Map:
Trail map supplied by Grouse Mountain ski area, copyright ©.
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