Snowsure: 3.9
- Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
- Is often closed due to a lack of snow
- Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
- Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
- Mt Seymour is snowsure even in the poorest seasons
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January 19, 2012
Oliver
Oliver
I am writing this as an avid Seymour enthusiast. I get a pass for Mount Seymour every year because, when compared to the other two local mountains, Seymour has the the friendliest local vibe, great terrain/ parks, back country, and hosts a number of top shelf events. Only 2 things concern me.
1) I understand Environment Canada slashed their funding for their weather reports above tree line including freezing levels and such...but seriously Snow-forcast.com licks....its always innacurate...always, always, always....and I'm not talking by just a little bit. Snow-forcast.com has been displaying incorrect reports since Seymour decided to start using them. I really hope you are not paying these guys a cent.
2) With the amount of people that travel into the back country, I am surprised that you're park does not have an emergency 2 way radio frequency...Whistler has one, and is posted all throughout the area. All your lifties, and patrol use radio's why not have an emergency radio frequency for back country users?
Just a suggestion.
O.
[note from the editor: we aim to improve the forecasts for the area]
January 19, 2012
Steve from North Vancouver
Steve from North Vancouver
This season Mount Seymour has done some wonderful up - dates. As a family mountain it is both cost effective and a great all around winter playground. They have improved ticket checking at the lifts, new parking regulations among other improvements.
As a Family Seasons pass holder I congratulate the Seymour team on some wonderful improvements this season.
Keep-up the great work :-)
January 17, 2012
Kat
Kat
Mount Seymour is a great resort. I learned to board there when I was young and it is still my mountain of choice in Vancouver over 12 years later. The instructors are awesome and there is a laid back atmosphere. Unfortunately, people took advantage of the mountain and got away with riding for free for way too long. They are working at upgrading the mountain, but first they need to crackdown on the free riders. I think the magic carpet (replacing the rope tow) is a great start to making some upgrades. Please pay for your passes and tickets, it's on the cheaper side of the resorts, and I would love to see some more upgrades. The tree runs are awesome and the back country is the best in the lower mainland. Plus, they are the highest of the 3 local mountains so they get the most snow. They don't use snow machines like the others and have just as much, if not more real snow. Lastly, I do agree there is a lot of theft there, but you are responsible for your own equipment. If you buy an expensive board and can't spend a little extra on a lock to ensure it isn't stolen that is your fault, not theirs. Take responsibility for yourself, don't expect others to be responsible for your neglect.
January 14, 2012
andrew
andrew
January 12, 2012
dsand
dsand
I feel I must speak out for Mt Seymour as a regular skier on the mountain. The last review (Jan 10, 2012) does not reflect my 3 year experience of Mt Seymour. I have always found the staff to be courteous and conscientious in the manner with which they get riders on and off the lifts.
I have always found the boundary to the ski area to be well marked.
The chairlifts are older than in some resorts, but there are bonuses to that, firstly, it costs a lot less to ski there, secondly, at any one time there are more people on the chairs - leaving plenty of room on the trails.
Lastly, I have skied all over the world and do not recall one single resort that is able to "take responsibility for theft", that would require very tall fencing, searches of all vehicles leaving the area, and a small police force. There are ski/board locks available at any retailer for small sums of money, or equipment can be easily locked into your vehicle while eating. I know how frustrating it is, my husband had his skis stolen in France, but that, I am afraid, is the way of the world, and we now use locks. Unfortunately, thieves target racks outside cafes, restaurants and shops everywhere.
January 10, 2012
p.markham
p.markham
My grandson's $500 snowboard & $35 gloves were stolen from their 'secluded' ski rack while we were inside eating (they said we couldn't bring our ski equipment etc inside!). They just say "oh sorry" ...... no sign warning you that you’re leaving your valuables in a high theft area! No Ski locks on the racks, like at Mt Washington, Van. Is., Why? Because they are cheap & don't care about the customers. They refuse to take any responsibility after each theft!
The danger/out of bounds area are very, very poorly identified!
The chair lift doesn't stop even when people have fallen & more people continue to pile into them.
The Bunny Run chair lift is ‘first class’ & runs perfectly!
December 22, 2011
Pete S
Pete S
Mount Seymour is a good family hill with reasonable pricing and decent terrain. All my kids have learned or are learning to ski here. Staff are great, quite relaxed. This is how you'll want to be at Seymour as well -- you'll have a great time if you just chill and let it be a relaxed, family mountain. It's not going be Whistler-style comfy fast lifts.
One major update to former reviews -- the nasty rope tow at Goldie is gone. So now your kids don't have to deal with that but instead can ride a covered magic carpet to the top.
I think if they put in a 3 man lift chair (4 would overload the hill) with a bit more speed at Mystery, it'd improve the hill dramatically. They probably have to be somewhat careful as there are only so many people the parking lot and the hill can take.
April 13, 2011
Triplany
Triplany
When I was a kid my Dad took my sister and I skiing at Seymour all the time so it has a very special place in my heart. After not skiing for 16 years I got into snowboarding this season and now I could take my own family out. The facilities, drive up, was almost exactly as I remember it from a kid. Went to the Bunny Hill to let the kids warm up. Sadly, they still use the worst tow rope in existence; 2 runs my kids had tore a part of their gloves. Go get a pair of new gloves for them and head to Mystery chairlift. What a fantastic view as you slowly climb up the mountain. They had a ton of fresh snow so was some of the funnest runs I had this year. Sadly, I probably won't be going back with my family. The Tow rope is just bad for beginners, the facilities are really dated, due to accidents on the road up we had to wait a few hours for it to be cleared to drive down, the distance between Mystery chairlift and the lodge requires a good deal of walking. For the price, I will probably take my family to Cypress, Grouse, or Hemlock (in that order).
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