March 15, 2011 | Tips from Us >
Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Skiing & Snowboarding
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I’m fairly new to snowboarding, and most of my experiences thus far have included groomed green runs and trying not to get hit by anyone on a busy ski hill. That is, until last week when I visited Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
So. Much. Fun.
Blue skies. Five to 10cm of fresh snow. Mid-week, which meant the ski hill was blissfully free of crowds.
I had an absolute blast. I boarded in powder for the first time, and it was hours before the fresh snow was tracked out. I tried blue and black runs and even dipped into the trees for a bit.
After more than a dozen runs, I hit the pub for a pint of Vancouver Island ale and waited for my ski hill buddy to join me after he explored “The Outback” from the Boomerang Chair. A great day... thank you Mount Washington!
March 26, 2009 | Tips from Us >
Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Skiing & Snowboarding
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If you look at a map of the ski runs on Mt Washington Alpine Resort, you won't find the Alpine Village run. However, throughout the original village weaves roads wide enough for a car during the summer, but only accessible by ski, board and snowboots during the winter.
I was fortunate enough to stay in one of the village chalets last week and found out there is nothing like skiing out every morning by weaving between chalets and snow-topped trees, making fresh tracks on perfect powder.
To find the trail, swoosh under the walkway between the Alpine Lodge and the Bradley Centre.
LATEST TIP 2009: Due to the epic snow conditions (see "perfect powder" above) the resort is staying open until late April this season!