Sunset chasers will soon be able to enjoy a new ride in the sky at a popular North Shore ski resort.
Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver is launching the Sunset Scenic Ride on Friday, where people can take a chairlift ascending to 1,440 metres (4,720 feet) to see the sun-soaked view from high above.
Riders will be able to see 360-degree views of the Lions or Twin Sisters, Howe Sound, Gulf Islands, the Vancouver city skyline, Burnaby, Nanaimo and even Mount Baker in the U.S.
Karla Grenon, director of sales and marketing at Cypress Mountain, said the new ride is part of a push for more summer experiences in the park.
“It really feels like you’re immersed in a totally different viewpoint, and it feels like you’re really on the edge of nature,” Grenon said.
Grenon said the sunset ride was tested last year to see how it worked from an operation standpoint and to get guest feedback before launching it to the public now.
The new sunset ride runs daily, but operations are extended every Thursday through Sunday evenings from Friday to Aug. 31.
Starting Friday, the sun sets at 8:50 p.m. and will set at 7:55 p.m. by the last day of August. With these times, the West Vancouver park is urging people to plan accordingly and allow 30 minutes to ride the two chairlifts to the summit. The last ride up will be at 8:45 p.m. and the final descent at 9:30 p.m.
On Thursdays, those chasing the sun can also see a live acoustic set at the top of Sky Chair, the press release said.
On top of scenic views and entertainment, $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to the BC Parks Foundation, which supports conservation efforts across the province. One dollar from every Eagle Coaster trip, a ride that departs from the top of Black Mountain reaching speeds of up to 40 kilometres an hour, will also be donated to the BC Parks Foundation.
Ticket prices for the scenic ride are $31 for those 13-years-old and up, $21 for children between 6 to 12-years-old and only $5 for tots 5 and under. People can also buy a scenic ride pass for $99.
The sunset ride is weather-dependent, and people are encouraged to dress for mountain conditions just in case.
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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