Cypress Mountain

General Information

Venue Type: Competition
Location: West Vancouver
Distance from Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver: 30 km
Venue Capacity: 12,000 in each of two temporary stadiums
Elevation: 900 m
Events taking place at this venue: Freestyle Skiing, Snowboard
Website: www.cypressmountain.com

Venue Description:
With spectacular views of the city of Vancouver and its harbour, the freestyle and snowboard competition sites are located in Cypress Provincial Park within the District of West Vancouver. It is served by an excellent highway and has ample parking.

Post-Games Use
Cypress Mountain is one of the most popular skiing areas in British Columbia attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The 2010 Winter Games upgrades will enhance the Cypress experience for recreational and competitive users.

Construction Information

Construction Type: Renovation
Start Date: May 2006
End Date: November 2007 (Completed)
Construction Responsibility: Cypress Bowl Recreation
Total Expected Expenses: $17 million
VANOC: $17 million
General Contractor: N/A

Construction Update:
Venue upgrades include modifications to existing runs, a new in-ground halfpipe, a full snowmaking system and water reservoir, lighting, a new freestyle site for aerials and moguls, and a re-graded parallel giant slalom course. The construction process began in May 2006, following a comprehensive environmental review. This venue was the first to be Games-ready.

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