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Cypress Mountain |
Location: West Vancouver
Distance from Vancouver Olympic Village: 31 km
Venue Capacity: 12,000 in each of two temporary stadiums
Elevation: 930 m
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.
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. Venue improvements are scheduled for completion in Fall 2007.
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.
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