LESSONS & RENTALS
Learn to Mtn Bike, become an instructor or just develop your skills!
Save when you plan ahead and purchase before arriving at the mountain! Many of our Lessons & Programs offer early booking savings. See the Rec Guide for details!
Click through to pages below for specific information.
Click through to pages below for specific information.
Bike School Lessons and Camps
First Time & New Riders
Discover Mountain Biking
Looking for an introductory group lesson package tailored to first-time downhill mountain bike riders looking to get a taste of the Bike Park. If you’re comfortable riding a bike on pavement, we’ll have you loving our easy cruising trails and learning areas in no time!
New Riders Group Lessons
For all Skill Levels
Learn to Ride is an introductory group lesson package tailored to all skill levels of downhill mountain bike riders looking to get a taste of the Bike Park. If you’re comfortable riding a bike on pavement, we’ll have you loving our easy cruising trails and learning areas in no time!
Private Lessons
The Best Way to Improve Skills
Your private guide can tailor a program specifically to meet your needs, personalizing your progression on the bike to maximize skill development. Don’t want to go at it alone? No worries add up to four of your closest buds to make it a semi-private lesson!
Private LessonsSpecialty Lessons
and Multi Day Camps
Are you looking to step your bike park skills up to the next level and learn how to safely gain airtime over those jumps and drops that have intimidated you in the past. Our patient, professional guides will introduce participants to braking skills, cornering, and riding graduated drops and jumps.
Programs & Multi-Day CampsSummer Safety
at Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is the place to be this summer, enjoy lift accessed riding in the bike park, hike in the alpine, ride our scenic chairlift all summer long with your family and friends safetly. To learn more follow the link to review our safety policies.
SafetyAbility Levels
What Rider are You?
Not sure about what level you're riding at? Please review our LEVEL Description page to get a better idea of where your riding is at and what course or camp is the best fit for you.
Ability LevelsSAFETY Binding Release Info
SAVE Add Ticket When Booking
IMPORTANT Know Before You Go
Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please go online to mountwashington.ca to book or call (250) 338-1386 ext 384, to speak with a lesson specialist. Class sizes are limited to ensure fun and safety
Know before you go! Prepare to make the most of your time with us on the snow.- Allow a minimum of 1.25 hours between your arrival in the resort or departing your condo and the lesson start time (i.e. for a 9 am lesson, plan to arrive by 8 am).
- If you already have equipment please proceed directly to the outdoor lesson meeting areas. If you require a pass please visit the Ticket Windows outside of the Alpine Lodge.
- You are responsible for supervising your child (4+ years) prior to meeting the instructor on the snow 10 minutes prior to the scheduled lesson start time.
- Please be aware that all lessons start promptly at the scheduled start time regardless of weather conditions or reduced lift operations. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
- Consider checking in the night before! On nights that the resort is open for night skiing, you are welcome to visit us in the Experience Centre until 8 pm.
- You are responsible for supervising your child (4yr +) prior to meeting the instructor on the snow 10 minutes prior to the scheduled lesson start time.
- Please be aware that all lessons start promptly at the scheduled start time regardless of weather conditions or reduced lift operations. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
- You are responsible for meeting your child in the assigned meeting place outside Mountain Kids. Mount Washington is responsible for supervising your child during scheduled lesson times only. Tots will not be released on their own and you may be charged for additional care.
Lesson Cancellation Policy
- All lessons must be paid in full at the time of booking.
- Lessons can be cancelled or rescheduled more than 48 hours in advance. Please call the Snow School at 250-338-1386 ext. 384 or email cancellations@mountwashington.ca.
- There are no refunds or changes allowed within 48 hours of the lesson time unless due to a medical issue or illness.
- No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions.
- Guests who are late for their lessons will not be able to join. We will do our best to rebook for later that day.
INSTRUCTIONS For Lesson Day
LESSON Cancelation Policy
Bike School
We highly recommend booking your lesson in advance to guarantee your spot. Our instructors book up quickly and can't always accommodate last-minute walk-in requests.
Bike School Call Centre
1-888-231-1499
Contact Us
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
P.O. Box 3069, STN Main
Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 5N3
1-250-338-1386
Toll-Free: 1-888-231-1499
First Aid 1-250-334-5741
P.O. Box 3069, STN Main
Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 5N3
1-250-338-1386
Toll-Free: 1-888-231-1499
First Aid 1-250-334-5741
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