 Snowboarding, Mount Washington Alpine Resort photo It is easy to understand why Mount Washington has attracted international athletes from France, Germany, Russia, and China to train for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Seasonal ActivitiesWith the deepest snowpack in British Columbia, Mount Washington Alpine Resort is a natural choice for powder hounds seeking downhill skiing and snowboarding thrills. But Mount Washington is quickly becoming known for its Nordic offerings as well. Approximately 55km/34mi of trails are machine groomed for cross-country skiing (classic and skating). Catering to families, the resort offers a children's program, where children can play in a fun and safe environment while their parents hit the slopes and trails.
In summer mountaineers, hikers, and mountain bikers ascend Mount Washington. Chairlift service transports hikers to high-altitude alpine trails and mountain bikers to the resort's Bike Park. All hiking and mountain biking trails are varied according to fitness and skill levels.
About the ResortMount Washington Alpine Resort, opened in 1979, remains proudly unpretentious, affordable, easygoing, intimate, and committed to family. At the same time, it is a modern resort and technologically advanced resort with all necessary amenities. The resort can accommodate overnight 4,000 visitors in hotels, ski lodges, condos, townhouses, chalets, and B&Bs. The Alpine Lodge, with its dining and shopping facilities, is the hub of village activities.
FestivalsEvery Boxing Day, as dusk falls upon the resort, the Torchlight Parade begins. The Mount Washington Snow Pros glide from the top, torches in hand, in elegant figure-8 patterns.
Mount Washington's Alpine Food Festival in early Sept has taken off. It features wine tastings, wine and food pairings, cooking classes with celebrated chefs, a foodie marketplace and a gala dinner.
Where to BeginFor more information about winter and summer activities, accommodation, dining, and festivals at Mount Washington Alpine Resort contact the Comox Valley Visitor Centre at 2040 Cliffe Ave in Courtenay, or the Cumberland Visitor Centre at 2680 Dunsmuir Ave in Cumberland.
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