18‑Year‑Old Dies in Chairlift Accident at Cypress Mountain

An 18‑year‑old resident of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, was pronounced dead at Cypress Mountain ski resort after falling from a chairlift on Thursday evening, January 16, 2026. West Vancouver Police responded around 7:30 p.m. to medical distress reports and found the victim at the bottom of the lift. The police statement called the incident a “tragic accident” and ruled out mechanical defects, stating there were no obvious technical issues with the chairlift. The resort confirmed the death involved a guest and offered condolences to the family. Victims’ Services and Victim Link BC were made available for witnesses and relatives. Local authorities will review lift safety protocols to prevent future incidents.