Winter at Mount Washington

Mount Washington is Vancouver Island's premier winter destination with a consistent record for the deepest natural snowpack in Canada (average snowpack 10.5m) and a unique Island location that offers spectacular, ocean and mainland mountain views from the mile high summit.

Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy over 60 Alpine trails accessed by 9 lifts, while Nordic sport enthusiasts will have access to 55kms of scenic cross-country trails and a World Class Nordic Centre that will be home to international Olympic teams as they acclimatize and prepare for the 2010 Olympics.

Winter Activities

WinterActivities include: Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding, Night Skiing & Snowboarding , Nordic Skiing, Snow Tubing and Snowshoeing .

Alpine Facilities & Stats

The Mount Washington Alpine Terrain offers 650 hectares (1600 acres) of amazing downhill terrain for skiers and snowboarders with ocean views, two great terrain parks, 9 lifts, night skiing and over 400 on mountain beds, a progressive snow school and instructor training program . . . link to Alpine Facilities & Stats Page

Nordic Facilities & Stats
Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s world-class Nordic Centre has 55 kilometres (33 miles) of trails, a biathlon centre, night lit trails and a further 20 kilometres (12 miles) of gentle slopes and rolling hills for snowshoeing enthusiasts . . . link to Nordic Facilities & Stats Page

Regardless of age, everyone can have fun on the mountain on our lift accessed and night lit Snow Tube Park.

Mount Washington offers a natural choice for family, university, school or corporate groups, and independent travellers looking for the ultimate winter vacation in a safe, friendly environment. There is a wide choice of chalets, condo's and suites in the village for rent throughout the year . . . but we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. Popular Midweek Packages are also available through our on line reservation system and managed rental pool.

Alpine Facilities & Stats
The Mount Washington Alpine Terrain offers 650 hectares (1600 acres) of amazing downhill terrain for skiers and snowboarders with ocean views, two great terrain parks, 9 lifts, night skiing and over 400 on mountain beds, a progressive snow school and instructor training program.

Mount Washington Alpine Facilities & Stats.

Summit Elevation:	588m (5215 feet)
Vertical Rise:	505m (1657 feet)
Alpine Trails :	60 runs (20% easier, 35% intermediate, 45% advanced)
Longest Run:	2kms
Number Lifts:	8 - 2 high speed chairlifts (1 six pack, and 1 quad), 2 fixed grip quads, 1 triple chair, 1 double chair, 1 platter lift, a handle tow.
Lift Capacity:	12,200 riders per hour
Day Lift Operations	9am - 3:30pm, Daily
Night Skiing Operations	Thurs/Fri/Sat - 4:30pm - 9pm, Christmas + Easter/Spring Break: 4:30pm - 9pm
Terrain Parks:	2 Terrain parks
Snow Tubing	Lift accessed and night lit
Restaurant Facilities:	Alpine Lodge Fireweed’s Restaurant, Fat Teddy’s Bar and Grill, Alpine Café, Hungry Marmot Express, Boarder's Brew, Beaver Tails, Sushi Mon
Shopping:	Altitude Sport & Gift, General Store
Rentals & Lessons:	Bradley Centre Rentals, Snow School, Mountain Kids
Accommodation:	Alpine Village Ski-in/ski-out accommodation for over 4,000 people

Nordic Stats	World class Nordic Centre
Nordic Trails:	50kms of Cross Country Trails, tacks set
Snowshoeing:	20kms of Snowshoeing Trails
Restaurant facilities:	Raven Lodge
Rentals & Lessons:	Raven Lodge
Clubs:	Strathcona Nordics