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Mount
Washington Ski Resort
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Mount
Washington has long been known for having good snow conditions
from early in winter to well past Easter. This accounts, in
part, for Mt Washington being the second-busiest winter recreation
destination in BC, behind Whistler Blackcomb.
Mt. Washington Alpine Resort offers something for everyone,
featuring an average snowfall of 10.5 metres (35 feet), 60
marked runs, cross-country skiing, snow camping, snowshoeing
trails, and two terrain parks. Mt Washington also offers lift-accessed
and night-lit snow tubing.
The expanded night terrain at Mount Washington Alpine Resort
provides the perfect evening venue for intermediate and advanced
riders by bathing the popular run Coaster, and the Stomping
Ground Terrain Park in night light to provide expanded night
skiing. The resort lights up the Whisky Jack Chair, which
gives two full night runs from Mount Washington's alpine to
the base lodge. The Stomping Ground Terrain Park will be night-lit
as well. Night operations run Thursday through to Saturday
nights, plus every day over holiday periods.
A great deal of Mount Washington's charm comes from its
location. On a clear day, visitors look out across the Strait
of Georgia at a panorama of the Sunshine Coast, from Powell
River to Sechelt, with the peaks of the Coast Mountains rising
in a long march behind. Closer at hand, the many peaks adorning
Strathcona Park's Forbidden Plateau region look suitably magnificent.
The Stomping Ground Terrain Park is Mount Washington's premier
advanced-level terrain park, and one of the breeding grounds
for BC's best riders.
More space between the trees! There's no question, Mount
Washington is home to some of the sweetest tree riding on
the planet. Things get even better this year with extensive
glading on the south side of the mountain - in a zone adjacent
to the Hawk Six Pack Chair.
For those looking for an idyllic business retreat or conference
location, Mount Washington provides a fine range of meeting
and banquet rooms. The latest addition to the resort's conference
room line-up is the Alpine Lodge's Whisky Jack room. The room
offers Yellow Cedar wainscoting and state-of-the-art audio
and visual equipment.
Visitors can arrange to stay in either the on-hill accommodations
or in the nearby Comox Valley. Mount Washington has an annual
attendance of over 400,000 guests, and the village has a capacity
to house 3,500 guests. Many Comox Valley hotels, motels, resorts
and B & B's offer special ski packages during the winter months.
If you're not into driving, shuttle buses to the mountain
run from a number of hotels in Courtenay. You'll find just
about everything you need on the mountain, including a restaurant,
lounge, shops, equipment rentals, lessons and even a Kid's
Zone.
Mt. Washington Ski Resort is located 20 miles (32 km) northwest
of Courtenay on Vancouver Island. With the new Inland Island
Highway and paved Strathcona Parkway to Mount Washington,
travelling time from Victoria is between 3 and 4 hours, ddepending
on weather and timing. Please note that Strathcona Parkway
requires good winter tires OR that you carry chains with you
for use if conditions require.
The Comox Valley and Campbell River Airports are serviced
daily by Pacific Coastal Airlines and Air Canada. WestJet
flies directly from Calgary and Edmonton to Comox, and HeliJet
offers a direct service from Seattle to Campbell River. And
if you're getting here by ferry, the Nanaimo ferry terminals
are serviced from Horseshoe
Bay and Tsawwassen
on the Lower Mainland.
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| Address: |
Mount
Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona Parkway
Mount Washington, BC
V9J 1L0 |
| Phone: |
(250)
338-1386
Toll Free: 1-888-231-1499 |
| Fax: |
(250)
338-5493 |
| Snow
Phone: |
(250)
338-1515
Toll Free: 1-888-833-1515 (24-Hour Recorded Message) |
| Email: |
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| Website: |
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| Season: |
December
to April, conditions permitting. |
| Lift
Hours: |
Daily
Lift Hours: 9am - 3:30pm, 7 days a week.
Night Lift: 3:30pm - 10pm, Thursday to Sunday, and Holidays.
Ozone Tubing Park: Monday to Friday 1pm - 10pm,
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11 am - 10pm.
Nordic Hours: 9am to 5pm, Sunday to Thursday, and 9am to 8pm,
Friday to Saturday
Nordic Night
Skiing: 4pm to 8pm, Friday, Saturday and Holidays
Hours are subject to conditions and may change without notice.
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| Annual
Snowfall: |
10.5
metres (35 ft), Record 2010/2011 - 1,840 cm (over 60 feet!) |
| Vertical
Rise: |
505
m (1,657 ft) |
| Base
Elevation: |
Alpine
Lodge: 1,175 m (3,855 ft), Raven Lodge: 1,105 m (3,625 ft) |
| Top
Elevation: |
1,588
m (5,215 ft) - Summit |
| Number
of Trails: |
60
marked runs and acres of glades
Longest run: Linton’s Loop (1.9 km)
Resort Size: 1,600 acres of terrain |
| Difficulty: |
Novice
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Intermediate
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Expert
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20%
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35%
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45%
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| Number
of Lifts: |
2
high-speed chairlifts (1 six pack and 1 quad), 2 fixed-grip
quads, 1 triple chair, 4 magic carpets.
Day Lift Operations: 9am - 3:30pm, Daily |
| Lift
Capacity: |
12,200
riders per hour |
| Night
Skiing: |
Thursday
to Sunday, and holidays - Operating 3:30pm - 10pm.
Night Ski Chairs: Whiskey Jack Chair and Green Chair - Stomping
Ground Terrain Park, Coaster, Green run, Green acres and Easy
Out are open for night skiing and riding. |
| Nordic
Terrain: |
34 miles
(55 km) of cross-country ski trails, track set and skating
trails. Partially located in Strathcona Provincial Park, and
some trails are lift serviced via the Hawk Chair. Over 20km
of Snowshoeing trails, and a 200-metre all-natural luge track.
Raven Lodge, perched on the edge of Strathcona Provincial
Park, is the epicenter of Vancouver Island’s cross-country
community.
Nordic Hours: 9am to 5pm, Sunday to Thursday, and 9am to 8pm,
Friday to Saturday.
Nordic Night
Skiing: 4pm to 8pm, Friday, Saturday and Holidays
Snow Shoe Hours: daily: 9am - 4pm
Summit Elevation: 1,100m (3,609 feet)
22 Trails:
36% Easy, 32% Intermediate, 32% Expert
Pet-Friendly Trail: Raven's Revenge
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Snow
Tubing:
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Lift accessed, night lit, complete with hotdogs and snacks in
the log cabin and bonfires every evening. Located just past
the Alpine Lodge - look for the Log Cabin. Riders under 42"
tall ride free with adult in their tube. |
| Terrain
Park: |
The
Stomping Ground is one of BC’s premier terrain parks, featuring
jumps, hips, step-ups, as well as a sumptuous smorgasboard of
street-style rails and fun boxes. If you like flow and you’re
an experienced park rider, then this is the park for you! The
Stomping Ground isn’t all about throwing down: it contains the
perfect learning park for those looking to get into park riding.
In the learning area, the rails are shorter and the jumps are
smaller, which gives riders the opportunity to progress in a
fun and safe environment. |
| Resort
Services: |
The Alpine Lodge
The Alpine Lodge features Alltitudes Sport & Gift store, rentals
area, a secure locker area, groceries and a liquor store. Dining
facilities include "Fresh" Take out, Fat Teddy's Bar
and Grill, the Alpine Café, and Hungry Marmot Express.
Bradley Centre
Rentals, Snow School, Mountain Kids, and Mount Washington
Learning Centre
Raven Lodge (Nordic Terrain)
Raven Lodge features a sports shop, Restaurant, Nordic rentals,
lessons, waxing area, and locker rooms with showers and a sauna.
Raven Centre (Nordic Terrain)
Rentals, Shopping, Food and Beverages
Alpine Village
Ski-in/ski-out accommodation for over 4,000 people. |
| Summer
Activities: |
Hiking
Trails, Mini Golf, Disc Golf, Mountain Biking, and Scenic Chair
Lift Rides
Mountain Bikers currently have 18 trails to choose from (31%
beginner, 33% intermediate, 36% expert) serviced by 2 lifts;
the Hawk Six Pack Express lift and the Eagle Express chair.
Hikers can choose from 7 alpine trails on Mount Washington (42%
beginner, 29% intermediate, 29% expert) serviced by the Eagle
Express chairlift. |
| Nearest
Ski Area: |
Mt.
Cain Ski Resort |
| Nearest
Towns: |
Black
Creek, Merville,
Courtenay, Comox,
Cumberland,
Saratoga Beach, Mt.
Washington |
| More
Information: |
Recreation:
Skiing and Winter Activities on
Vancouver Island |
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Accommodation
on or near Mt. Washington Ski Resort
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Alpine Chalet on Mt. Washington Strathcona Park Lodge's new Alpine Chalet on Mt. Washington offers visitors
convenient access to some of the best alpine and cross-country skiing at
Vancouver Island's most popular ski resort. The Chalet also offers excellent
summer hiking in the spectacular high alpine trail system in Strathcona
Provincial Park. |
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Black Creek Bed and Breakfast Nestled between the Ocean and the Mountains in the scenic Comox Valley, halfway between Courtenay and Campbell River, this rural setting offers privacy to unwind 2km from beautiful Saratoga Beach and close to Mount Washington. Offering a comfortable stay in two separate suites to cater for couples, family or groups. |
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Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa Nestled snugly in an old-growth forest on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa offers you the best in West Coast hospitality. Enjoy the comforts of one of our 64 luxury beachfront suites or ocean view rooms, stroll our lovely gardens and beachfront, or watch the abundance of wildlife from your private balcony or patio. Our world-class luxury spa is situated on the ocean’s edge, and resort dining offers stunning ocean and mountain views. |
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Pacific Playgrounds International The Pacific Playgrounds Resort, RV Park, Campground and Marina is located at Saratoga Beach, midway between Campbell River and the Comox Valley, nestled in the trees along the bank of the peaceful Oyster River just as it flows into the Georgia Strait. This truly beautiful setting offers fresh air, clear water and acres of park for your enjoyment. Year-round RV Park, Cabin and Marina facilities second to none at your gateway to Vancouver Island recreation. Enjoy golf, world-class skiing, hiking, biking, camping, and fishing. |
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Vacation Rental Homes Vancouver Island Three great vacation rental homes in the Comox Valley. Buckley Bay Beach House is our brand new 2-bedroom rental home with 200ft of waterfront and private beach. Strathcona Vacation Rental offers a beautiful, luxurious 3-bedroom chalet at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Mt Washington Guest House is a huge 7-bedroom chalet, ideal for groups or 2 - 5 families. Staying in a vacation rental home is like visiting a close friend; you can kick off your shoes, unpack your stuff and make yourself thoroughly comfortable. |
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Washington Way Chalets Bordering Strathcona Park, accommodation choices include luxury condominiums with fireplaces, full kitchens, living rooms and balconies plus a variety of traditional chalets and townhouses located throughout the Alpine Village. Come to Mt. Washington for a little R&R or pick up the pace with our new lineup of mountain activities and events. |
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