Dispatches

Even though the weather’s getting warmer and the days are getting longer over here in Vancouver, it’s still possible to play in the snow and enjoy Canadian winter fun at any of the local mountains.

This past weekend I got to celebrate my brand of winter fun up at Cypress Mountain, where non-skiiers and skiiers alike can come together to march up a hill, and slide down a track in a giant rubber tube.

Holding onto friends’ feet and spinning madly, it’s impossible not to enjoy yourself tubing. Screaming like little children - in fact, proudly outscreaming the little kids all around - my adult friends and I careened down the hills in our mish-mash of snowgear.

If you’re looking for a fun winter getaway from Vancouver, and don’t have the time, money, or inclination to commit to a ski day at Whistler, tubing is a great alternative. Only $15 for two hours, and 30 minutes by car from downtown Vancouver, what better way to enjoy the snow?