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Cypress Mountain vs Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Mount Washington Alpine Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Mount Washington Alpine Resort leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Mount Washington Alpine Resort

337.5" average ยท Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Cypress Mountain

$80 day pass

Easiest Access
Cypress Mountain

0.6h from YVR

Best Village Vibe
Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Pleasant base area

Cypress Mountain
British Columbia, Canada
$$Independent
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
British Columbia, Canada
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
8.0
Walkability
7.0
7.5
Village Vibe
6.5
7.5

Mountain

Vertical
1,750'
1,657'
Skiable Area
600 ac
1,700 ac
Green Runs
20%
20%
Trails
53
81
Lifts
6
7

Getting There

Airport
YVR
YQQ
Drive Time
0.6h
1.5h
Road Ease
7.0
6.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$80
$95
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Cypress Mountain

169.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

162.1" total

96%

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

337.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

378.1" total

112%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
338"169"0"
Cypress Mountain
Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Key Insights

Mount Washington Alpine Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Mount Washington Alpine Resort's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Cypress Mountain's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Mount Washington Alpine Resort offers more terrain variety (1,700 acres vs 600 acres)

Best For

Cypress Mountain

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,700 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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