• Snowshoeing at Cypress

    Date: 2010.12.21 | Category: Day Dates, Limited Run, Night Dates, Outdoor Dates, Vancouver area | Tags: ,,,,,,,

    This has been my favourite date so far.  Now that winter is here, it means that we can play in the snow on our local mountains.  I must admit – while Pete is super fit, I am not very athletic.  I have always been scared of skiing and snowboarding, because I am clumsy.  The chances of me requiring snow patrol assistance for such activities is guaranteed 100%…..BUT, snowshoeing is different.  If you can walk, you can snowshoe. 

    Today, we went snowshoeing for the first time at Cypress.  The conditions were perfect.  During the day, you can go unescorted on the trails.  The snowshoe paths are well marked.  (but you should remember that parts of the trails intersect with the cross country skiers so you need to be careful crossing their routes!).  A snowshoe day pass costs $10 or you can rent snowshoes with pass for about $25  We took the easy trail since we hadn’t

    Hollyburn Lodge: A great place for hot chocolate!

    been on the mountain before and it was very easy.  At a certain point, we ventured onto the advanced trail for a challenge.  For most of the time, we were alone walking in a beautiful winter wonderland.  It was very peaceful and fun.  I guess that is what happens when you showshoe midweek.  At about the half way point of our walk, we found Hollyburn Lodge which offered a chance to take a break, grab a snack and have some hot chocolate.  (there is also a warming hut further up the mountain).  If you want an evening walk in the snow, Cypress also offers guided evening trail tours…and fondue tours as well. 

    Check out their site for further info:

    Cypress Mountain Snowshoe Info