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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 metres (33 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 |
| Email: |
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| Website: |
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| Season: |
Early
December to early April |
| Lift
Hours: |
9
am - 3:30 pm, 7 days a week.
Night Skiing and Snowboarding: 4:30pm - 9 pm Thursday, Saturday
and Holidays.
Tubing Park: Monday to Friday 1 pm - 9 pm,
Weekends and Holidays 11 am - 9 pm. |
| Annual
Snowfall: |
1,000
cm (30 ft), Record 1998/1999 - 1,848 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 |
| 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, 1 double chair, 1 platter lift, 1 handle
tow, and 1 tube lift.
Day Lift Operations: 9am - 3:30pm, Daily |
| Lift
Capacity: |
12,200
riders per hour |
| Night
Skiing: |
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. Operating 4:30 - 9 pm Thursday
to Saturdays, Christmas, and March Break. |
| Cross-country: |
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.
Nordic Hours - daily: 9am - 4pm
Snow Shoe Hours: daily: 9am - 4pm |
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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.
Winter 07/08 Hours: Monday to Friday: 1pm - 9pm
Weekends, Christmas and March Breaks: 11am - 9pm |
| Terrain
Park: |
The
Stomping Ground and Easy Rider Terrain Parks are where Mount
Washington's rippers do what they do best. Some of BC's most
progressive riders were born and raised right here, riding our
terrain parks. Each park is chock-a-block full of sculpted hits,
flowy rails and boxes, and super-stoked boarders and skiers.
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| Resort
Services: |
Nordic
Facilities
Raven Lodge features a sports shop, dining facilities, rentals,
waxing area, and locker rooms with showers and a sauna.
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 the Alpine Cafeteria, Hungry Marmot Express,
Ozone Food Services, Hawk Dog Stand, Fireweeds family dining,
BeaverTails, Maple Shack, and Fat Teddy's Pub. Fully licensed
Childcare facilities. Snowschool both for adults and children.
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| 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 Located on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island the Resort offers 64 beachfront and oceanview rooms, a full service spa and the Pacific Mist Hydropath®. The Pacific Mist Hydropath®, unique to North America, is an hour long hydrotherapy experience moving through eight sandstone sculpted water features that relax, detoxify and remineralize the body. Resort dining showcases local products and offers stunning ocean and mountain views. |
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Lake House Waterfront Suite Experience this exceptional lakeside getaway! Spectacular lake and mountain vistas, beautiful gardens, private beach, quiet rural location conveniently situated midway between Courtenay/Comox and Campbell River on central Vancouver Island. Spacious self-contained lakefront suite, private entry, full kitchen, in-suite bathroom with soaker tub/shower, comfortable queen and twin beds with quality linens. Wireless high speed internet, air conditioned, satellite TV. Cozy 2-person hot tub, pedal boat and canoe onsite. |
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Miracle Beach Inn Miracle Beach Inn is a unique Bed & Breakfast located in Black Creek in the lovely Comox Valley. Amenities include a pool, hot tub, tennis court, fire pit, and indoor features such as a library, fireplace, board games, laundry, and internet access. Children and dogs welcome. Located midway between Courtenay and Campbell River, the perfect location from which to discover Vancouver Island. |
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Mt Washington Alpine Chalet Mt. Washington Alpine Chalet is a luxurious vacation rental, located on the hill in the most desirable area of the Resort. Enjoy fabulous views of the ski runs and Strathcona Park. This 5-bedroom chalet offers many amenities; 2 saunas and private hot tub. Easy 20 minute drive to include activities in the Comox Valley. Ski in the morning; golf in the afternoon. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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