Cypress Mountain Ski Area vs Whitewater Mountain Resort

Cypress Mountain Ski Area (British Columbia) and Whitewater Mountain Resort (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCypress Mountain Ski AreaWhitewater Mountain Resort
Vertical drop1,975 ft (602 m)2,198 ft (670 m)
Summit elevation4,678 ft6,759 ft
Base elevation2,703 ft4,560 ft
Lifts75
Runs7990
Beginner terrain21%12%
Intermediate terrain50%39%
Expert terrain29%49%
Night skiingYes-

Whitewater Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (2,198 ft vs 1,975 ft); Whitewater Mountain Resort has more runs (90 vs 79); Whitewater Mountain Resort skews more expert (49% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Cypress Mountain Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Whitewater Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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