Where do people ski if they live in Victoria or Maple Ridge (within an hour or so)?
Apr 28th 2009, 9:54 pm
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Where do people ski if they live in Victoria or Maple Ridge (within an hour or so)?
and is it decent by BC high standards?
I like Victoria, however 3 or 4 hours to Mount Washington is a bit too far.... unless I've done crap research
which I'm hoping I have 
I like Victoria, however 3 or 4 hours to Mount Washington is a bit too far.... unless I've done crap research
which I'm hoping I have
Apr 28th 2009, 10:16 pm
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Re: Where do people ski if they live in Victoria or Maple Ridge (within an hour or so
looks like your research is pretty good ...... I'd say about 3 & a half hours from Victoria is about right 
Apr 28th 2009, 11:13 pm
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Re: Where do people ski if they live in Victoria or Maple Ridge (within an hour or so
I don't ski so I am just going by received opinion.
From Maple Ridge you have Hemlock Valley about an hour to the East. Not the best resort around but it is often quieter so no huge line ups for the lifts.
There are two ski hills/resorts in North Vancouver and one in West Vancouver. These are easily in reach within an hour from Maple Ridge if you are driving outside rush hour. It is not Whistler, but all three have a pretty good reputation. Cypress for the thrills, Grouse for the views.
From Maple Ridge you have Hemlock Valley about an hour to the East. Not the best resort around but it is often quieter so no huge line ups for the lifts.
There are two ski hills/resorts in North Vancouver and one in West Vancouver. These are easily in reach within an hour from Maple Ridge if you are driving outside rush hour. It is not Whistler, but all three have a pretty good reputation. Cypress for the thrills, Grouse for the views.
Apr 29th 2009, 2:15 am
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Re: Where do people ski if they live in Victoria or Maple Ridge (within an hour or so
Grouse, Seymour & Cypress Mountains in North Van - but now closed for ski season!
Apr 29th 2009, 4:38 am
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Re: Where do people ski if they live in Victoria or Maple Ridge (within an hour or so
Hi
Mount Baker in Washington state, not that far from Maple Ridge.
I don't ski so I am just going by received opinion.
From Maple Ridge you have Hemlock Valley about an hour to the East. Not the best resort around but it is often quieter so no huge line ups for the lifts.
There are two ski hills/resorts in North Vancouver and one in West Vancouver. These are easily in reach within an hour from Maple Ridge if you are driving outside rush hour. It is not Whistler, but all three have a pretty good reputation. Cypress for the thrills, Grouse for the views.
From Maple Ridge you have Hemlock Valley about an hour to the East. Not the best resort around but it is often quieter so no huge line ups for the lifts.
There are two ski hills/resorts in North Vancouver and one in West Vancouver. These are easily in reach within an hour from Maple Ridge if you are driving outside rush hour. It is not Whistler, but all three have a pretty good reputation. Cypress for the thrills, Grouse for the views.
May 1st 2009, 8:05 am
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Re: Where do people ski if they live in Victoria or Maple Ridge (within an hour or so
Thanks everyone, that's pretty much what I thought, thanks for confirming.
The only one I didn't know about was Mount Baker wil check out the website, etc.
Cheers,
Simon
The only one I didn't know about was Mount Baker wil check out the website, etc.
Cheers,
Simon
May 1st 2009, 5:43 pm
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Re: Where do people ski if they live in Victoria or Maple Ridge (within an hour or so
Mount Baker within an hour is pushing it, even if there is no lineup at the border. And, if you are prepared to drive a bit more than an hour there is also Manning Park.
May 1st 2009, 9:38 pm
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Re: Where do people ski if they live in Victoria or Maple Ridge (within an hour or so
thanks.
May 2nd 2009, 5:07 am
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Re: Where do people ski if they live in Victoria or Maple Ridge (within an hour or so
Yeah Manning PArk is nice - but a good 2 hour drive from Vancouver. .
