The lower mainland could, finally, be getting its own bike park. And it could be as early as next year. Grouse Mountain announced today that is planning to introduce a fuller suite of summer activities for Spring 2025.
For mountain bikers, that will mean lift-access riding via Grouse’s Screaming Eagle chairlift. The resort has tapped Gravity Logic, who bring experience building in Whistler’s iconic bike park. Construction of trails is already underway. The trails will range from green and blue flow trails to more advanced technical riding in keeping with the North Shore’s international reputation as a riding destination.
Grouse Mountain is also in the midst of building a mountain coaster. That permanent structure sounds a little wilder than your average mountain coaster:
“Construction of the 1,434-metre permanent structure well underway. Guests will enjoy speeds of up to 45 kilometres an hour on the track which includes a vertical descent of 919-metres, a 91-metre vertical drop, and an ascent of 515-metres which returns them to the mountaintop without having to exit the cart,” according to the Resort’s announcement.
The introduction of chairlift-accessed trails will mean lower mainland riders no longer have to make the trip up to Whistler for the bike park experience.
Full press release from Grouse Mountain Resort
As part of a $9 million investment, Grouse Mountain is excited to announce there will soon be even more ways to enjoy the Resort, with the addition of a Mountain Coaster, and the North Shore’s only chairlift accessed Mountain Bike Park both opening next spring.
The new attractions will open after the launch of the Resort’s new state-of-the-art gondola, set to open in winter 2024/25 in what will be an exciting 12 months for Grouse Mountain, as it works to greatly enhance its four-season offerings and the overall guest experience.
The thrill begins with the Mountain Coaster launching in spring 2025, taking adventurers on an exhilarating ride of twists and turns, weaving through a series of old growth trees and exciting features before being greeted by an awe-inspiring view of Vancouver.
“For guests who don’t ski or snowboard at Grouse Mountain, it is a side of the Resort, and Vancouver that they’ve likely never seen before,” said Michael Cameron, President, Grouse Mountain Resort. “Located to the skiers left of The Cut, the design of the Coaster has allowed us to maintain the integrity of the Mountain by…
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