Although the peak of the west lion is steep and rocky there is one absolutely perfect spot to camp right beside the peak rock. A semy sheltered patch of dirt big enough for the average sized tent makes a great place to camp. Me and a buddy camped it in late September of 2003. What a place to watch the sunset from.
The old growth forest growing in the higher reaches of the area is a mountain hemlock forest containing three different trees. The very common mountain hemlock, usually not to big but sometimes huge amabalis firs (balsam fir) and the beautiful sun bleached looking yellow cedars.
Under Mountain Conditions the website www.compusmart.ab.ca is no longer active. For weather go to the Gov. of Canada, Environment Canada website //weather.ec.gc.ca.
The Lions fall within Cypress Provincial Park. For info including maps go to
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/cypress/
The overview falsely suggests that all climbers are ignoring the watershed boundary. The watershed actually cuts between the two peaks. The East Lion is inside the watershed and off limits. The West Lion is part of the provincial park.
ClimberMan420 - Sep 29, 2005 8:30 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentAlthough the peak of the west lion is steep and rocky there is one absolutely perfect spot to camp right beside the peak rock. A semy sheltered patch of dirt big enough for the average sized tent makes a great place to camp. Me and a buddy camped it in late September of 2003. What a place to watch the sunset from.
ClimberMan420 - Aug 18, 2008 3:46 pm - Hasn't voted
old growth forestThe old growth forest growing in the higher reaches of the area is a mountain hemlock forest containing three different trees. The very common mountain hemlock, usually not to big but sometimes huge amabalis firs (balsam fir) and the beautiful sun bleached looking yellow cedars.
rgb2 - Sep 11, 2009 2:45 am - Voted 8/10
Addition and correctionUnder Mountain Conditions the website www.compusmart.ab.ca is no longer active. For weather go to the Gov. of Canada, Environment Canada website //weather.ec.gc.ca.
The Lions fall within Cypress Provincial Park. For info including maps go to
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/cypress/
DanTheMan - Aug 15, 2021 10:19 pm - Hasn't voted
West Lion summit is not in the Capilano WatershedThe overview falsely suggests that all climbers are ignoring the watershed boundary. The watershed actually cuts between the two peaks. The East Lion is inside the watershed and off limits. The West Lion is part of the provincial park.