Ski Resort Reviews Canada
(4 Apr 2003): I've just returned from a season working as an instructor at cypress ski school. Cypress is the best mountain on the North shore in terms of terrain variety, the blacks when open are good fun, if not a huge challenge (though "MOONS" is steep and tight thru the trees at the top). It's a good place to learn to ski, there is a large number of crusin' runs, but as someone else said they can be busy on sunny days, wear a helmet... The backcountry is limited cos of some huge terrain traps, experts/locals only. My slightly biased view is that the ski school is great, lots of super keen ski/board instructors from all over the world (I'm English) who are all under the guidance of a slightly wild Romanian called Dan, he's almost tame... There are loads of deals and offers on passes, meaning you can ski loads for very little cash. If your local to Vancouver or just visiting, go on up, the foods crap but the skiing is good!
(Canada, 2000): Grouse Mountain's conditions are sketchy at the best of times, but it does have a few highlights. It is served by regional transit and it is only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. It has great views of the city, it's open day and night, it has an outdoor ice rink, good restaurants and it's the only local hill to install a new detachable high-speed quad chair for 2000-2001. I recommend visiting Grouse at night, particularly on a clear night. The night is quiet, the views are incredible with the city lights and it's inexpensive.
(23 Jan 2004): I wish I could write a book about our experience at this beautiful mountain resort. We went skiing for the first time with our 10 & 13 year olds. We stayed at the most comfortable and affordable, Deer lodge. Beautiful rooms with all amenities. This was a first for us, so we were obviously very cautious. We were treated as royalty, Handled with kid gloves, and everyone was so extremely helpful. This turned out to be just as much fun for our family as disneyland. We had awesome tube runs at night, and great skiing through the day. If you want a terrific holiday or just a day on the hill this is the place to be. Thanks everyone at mount washington for my ten year olds response, " This was the best birthday I could ever have". What a pleasure! Thaks again
(Canada, 3 Apr 2004): Absolutely incredible and Oh my God are the words that you'll use over and over again at Red Mtn. Mark at the Thriftlodge, Warren at the Rock-cut pub and Blaine and Vince from Adrenaline Adventure will make your stay unforgettable. If you want apres' ski don't come here, if you want knee/waist deep pow-pow with no crowds and a run to yourself this is the place. Cut your own lines for days after a dump(no bull) this mountain is for serious snow riders only, this being said please don't go there, because that means one less line I'll get to carve.
(6 Dec 2003): Whistler is the best ski area I've ever been to. After years of resisting it's charms, I finally moved to the region to ski Whistler and the surrounding backcountry full time. The snowpack is relatively bomber and predictable. The terrain is insane, both inbounds and out. The food and partying is the best. What more can I say? Whistler rules.
(29 Mar 2001): I skiied "Blue" the second week of January and had a wonderful time! During the week virtually no lift lines and discounted lift tickets thanks to the Coors Light promotion. Wide trails, fantastic grooming, friendly staff and friendly Canadian skiers helped make a mini-ski vacation throughly enjoyable! Blue, I will remember you! p.s., Love those views of Georgian Bay from the top of the mountain!!! p.s.s. The Mountain Springs Lodge located just minutes from the slopes is one of the best kept secrets in Ontario.
I have skied Cape Somkey many times and I was very pleased with the terrain. The palm-a-lift is excellent for people that are learning to ski, and then there are steeper trails for the more advanced skiers. Cape Smokey is an excellent hill.
I visited Talisman last week with some friends, and was pretty satisfied. The advanced terrain was enough to keep me satisfied on my snowboard, and although there was no lift solely serving the snowboard park and halfpipe, they were both still above average. I would strongly recommend it to anyone in the area, especially beginners.
I think COP is a pretty good hill. Sucks for all skiers, but if you snow board its pretty good. Last year the park had a really good half pipe and some nice tabletops, but the halfpipe took way to long to make. And the chairs should be faster! I mean, I had to hike the pipe on busy days.My personal rating (out of 10) for the park 8. It doesnt deserve the 2 other points cause its sometimes way too icy and and the snow is usually $#!+. But it's maintained pretty good, so I'd say check it out IF you have a lot of time on your hands. And skiers shouldnt come, its all a waste of your time. ONE FINAL COMMENT: when are they gonna open this year?!?!
(2 Aug 2004): Fortress Mountain at first glance is a good view. You may be turned off by the old lifts and T-bars however after sking many of the resorts the Rockies have to offer I found that everything good can be found at Fortress (Unless you like groomed crap). This mountain offers natural bowls and glades that even on the worst days you can find some fresh tracks. I love the terrain and the views, on the downside the vertical could be a little more but the runs are long enough that if ride them right you'll be satisfied when you reach the bottom. I've heard rumors that the Fort wont be opening this winter to which I hope are not true because then I will have to hike the mountain to ride there. |
