An 18-year-old from Maple Ridge fell from a chairlift and died at Cypress Mountain Resort on Thursday evening.
Emergency Services were called just before 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 after reports of the incident. West Vancouver Police said he was pronounced dead on the scene.
“All available evidence points to this being a tragic accident,” says Suzanne Birch, spokesperson for the West Vancouver Police Department, in a release.
She said that there are no “obvious” technical or mechanical issues with the chairlift. Due to the death not being suspicious, the investigation has been turned over to the coroner’s office.
“The West Vancouver Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of this young man. We acknowledge how upsetting this would have been for everyone in the vicinity.”
Victim’s services attended the scene last night are available to the public for anyone impacted. People can reach out for support by calling 604-925-7468.
Update – Fatal incident Confirmed on Cypress Mountain Resort
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Date: 16 January, 2026
West Vancouver, B.C. – Tragically, an 18-year-old man from Maple Ridge is confirmed deceased.
West Vancouver Police are saddened to confirm that a fatality occurred on Cypress… pic.twitter.com/66difDgIaC
— West Vancouver Police Department (@WestVanPolice) January 16, 2026