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‘Tragic Incident’: 1 Dead at Cypress Mountain Resort, West Vancouver Police Say

Authorities confirmed a guest died at Cypress Mountain Resort Thursday evening; victims' services are assisting witnesses while cause of death remains undisclosed.

  • On Thursday, West Vancouver police said a guest died at Cypress Mountain Resort after a fatal incident, confirming one person is dead.
  • With few public details released, investigators have taken charge of the case; West Vancouver Police Department said the victim's family has been notified and is receiving support.
  • West Vancouver police said the victim was an 18-year-old Maple Ridge man who fell approximately 50 feet from a chairlift and was pronounced dead at the scene after first responders arrived around 7:30 p.m.
  • Victims' Services teams are on site offering support and public hotlines are available, while Cypress Mountain and West Vancouver Police Department extended condolences and support to those impacted.
  • As a well-known Olympic venue, Cypress Mountain, about 28 kilometres northwest of downtown Vancouver, draws local attention as WVPD spokesperson Suzanne Birch said 'All available evidence points to this being a tragic accident.
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City News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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