So it begins.
After Cypress Mountain announced on Monday that they’d be opening this Friday, Grouse Mountain has followed suit.
The mountain resort will officially open Friday, November 10th at 3:00 p.m. for skiing and riding. With early forecasts pointing to another La Nina winter, Grouse Mountain is thrilled to kick off the 2017/18 season with a tie for its earliest opening date in almost 40 years.
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Cold temperatures and earlier snowfall has allowed crews to begin preparations earlier.
“We’re thrilled to be kicking off the winter season with an early start to skiing and riding,” said Grouse Mountain’s Director, Mountain Operations Grant Wahl.
Paradise Bowl will be opening with access via the Greenway Chair as well The Cut to mid-station with access via the Screaming Eagle Express. In addition, the Paradise Rookie Park as well as the Cut Terrain Park will opening on Friday.
Grouse Mountain Improvements
Crews have made significant improvement for the 2017/2018 season.
They include:
- Significant slope grooming and enhanced top to bottom lighting on Blazes
- Update to the grooming fleet with the purchase of a new Snowcat, a new wall ride and enhanced features in Grouse Woods™
- Improvements to recently introduced glade runs – Peak Glades and Expo Glades
- Increased seating at Altitudes Bistro in the Chalet
Additional Activities
Don’t enjoy skiing or snowboarding? Enjoy a spin on the Mountaintop Skating Pond which opened Tuesday, November 7th.
Lastly, Grouse Mountain is also kicking off the season for the Sliding Zone. It will be open from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. weekdays starting Friday and weekends and this holiday Monday from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hours and Admission
Skiing and riding will be available weekdays from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. starting Friday and weekends and this holiday Monday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Equally important, skiing and riding will be available at general admission ticket rates until more terrain is opened.
