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Ride a 1.6 km Skyride up Grouse Mountain and snowshoe across Thunderbird Ridge to Dam Mountain on a guided half-day trip. Expect panoramic city-and-ocean views, mixed snow conditions, and a moderate-level hike with gear and lunch included.
Ride a 1.6 km Skyride up Grouse Mountain and snowshoe across Thunderbird Ridge to Dam Mountain on a guided half-day trip. Expect panoramic city-and-ocean views, mixed snow conditions, and a moderate-level hike with gear and lunch included.
You step onto the Skyride and the city slips away: downtown glass, the Pacific, and the Lions Gate Bridge shrink beneath a slow, panoramic gondola that travels 1.6 km up to roughly 2,800 ft. Wind sculpts the trees and the mountain exhales cold air that presses your cheeks; ahead, trails of fresh snow thread through stands of fir and cedar toward Thunderbird Ridge and the broad summit of Dam Mountain.
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Operated by Breakaway Adventures · North Vancouver, British Columbia
You step onto the Skyride and the city slips away: downtown glass, the Pacific, and the Lions Gate Bridge shrink beneath a slow, panoramic gondola that travels 1.6 km up to roughly 2,800 ft. Wind sculpts the trees and the mountain exhales cold air that presses your cheeks; ahead, trails of fresh snow thread through stands of fir and cedar toward Thunderbird Ridge and the broad summit of Dam Mountain.
Grouse Mountain sits on the traditional territory of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples and has been a recreation landmark for Vancouverites since early logging roads gave way to ski runs and the Skyride. The bedrock is part of the North Shore Mountains—ancient, glacially carved slopes that produce steep chutes, mixed forest, and clear alpine viewpoints.
On this guided outing you’ll snowshoe out from the gondola terminal, traverse packed and fresh-snow sections, reach Thunderbird Ridge, then climb to Dam Mountain for lunch and city-to-sea views. Expect variable footing—packed snow, wind-sculpted drifts, and occasional exposed roots or rock—so your pace will match conditions. Guides manage route-finding and avalanche-aware choices, but participants should be comfortable hiking in winter conditions.
Practical: the tour runs about five hours with hotel pickup in Vancouver, includes snowshoe rental and lunch, and requires moderate fitness. Layer for quick temperature shifts, carry water and high-energy snacks, and plan for limited daylight in winter months. Respect seasonal closures, leave no trace, and be ready to swap plans if weather forces cancellation.
moderate.
5 hours.
Moderate cardiovascular fitness and comfort hiking on packed snow and short steep sections; able to manage repeated ascents/descents.
No—basic instruction is provided, but you should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain and in winter conditions.
Yes—the 1.6 km gondola ascent and descent are part of the tour and included in admission.
Trips may be cancelled for safety (high winds, heavy snowfall); you’ll be eligible for a refund if cancelled at least 24 hours prior per policy.
Age policies vary by operator—check booking questions, but younger children must be capable of the physical demands and dress appropriately for winter conditions.
Grouse Mountain sits on Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh territories and transformed from logging access routes into a mid-20th-century recreation hub anchored by the Skyride and alpine facilities.
Stay on designated trails to limit erosion and vegetation damage; pack out waste and respect wildlife viewing distances to minimize disturbance.
Breakaway Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto the Skyride and the city slips away: downtown glass, the Pacific, and the Lions Gate Bridge shrink beneath a slow, panoramic gondola that travels 1.6 km up to roughly 2,800 ft. Wind sculpts the trees and the mountain exhales cold air that presses your cheeks; ahead, trails of fresh snow thread through stands of fir and cedar toward Thunderbird Ridge and the broad summit of Dam Mountain.
You step onto the Skyride and the city slips away: downtown glass, the Pacific, and the Lions Gate Bridge shrink beneath a slow, panoramic gondola that travels 1.6 km up to roughly 2,800 ft. Wind sculpts the trees and the mountain exhales cold air that presses your cheeks; ahead, trails of fresh snow thread through stands of fir and cedar toward Thunderbird Ridge and the broad summit of Dam Mountain.
Grouse Mountain sits on the traditional territory of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples and has been a recreation landmark for Vancouverites since early logging roads gave way to ski runs and the Skyride. The bedrock is part of the North Shore Mountains—ancient, glacially carved slopes that produce steep chutes, mixed forest, and clear alpine viewpoints.
On this guided outing you’ll snowshoe out from the gondola terminal, traverse packed and fresh-snow sections, reach Thunderbird Ridge, then climb to Dam Mountain for lunch and city-to-sea views. Expect variable footing—packed snow, wind-sculpted drifts, and occasional exposed roots or rock—so your pace will match conditions. Guides manage route-finding and avalanche-aware choices, but participants should be comfortable hiking in winter conditions.
Practical: the tour runs about five hours with hotel pickup in Vancouver, includes snowshoe rental and lunch, and requires moderate fitness. Layer for quick temperature shifts, carry water and high-energy snacks, and plan for limited daylight in winter months. Respect seasonal closures, leave no trace, and be ready to swap plans if weather forces cancellation.