NORDIC LESSONS
WELCOME TO NORDIC | Learn to ride (and glide)
Mt. Washington is rated as one of North America's top Nordic Centres. Perched on the edge of Strathcona Provincial Park, the Nordic Centre features Raven Lodge, a quintessential timber-framed ski lodge with full dining, retail and rental options. XC skiers are treated to unparalleled views along 55 km of machine groomed and classic XC trails.
Snowshoeing at Mt. Washington will transport you to a magical wonderland featuring 22km of meandering trails with stunning views. We also offer Fat Biking on specific snowshoe and cross-country ski trails (weather permitting), in addition to our new Fat Bike-specific trail "Marmot's Mess". All trail passes, rentals and maps are available at the Raven Lodge.
Free Glide Program
Add-On: XC Seasonal Rentals $189, Early Bird: $149
Discover Nordic Skiing
- Learn beginner techniques
- The all-Inclusive package includes trail pass and equipment
- Available for
- Child - $36
- Youth & Senior - $69.80
- Lesson times: 10am ,12pm, 2pm
- Family of four - $199
Private Lessons
- Improve your skating or classic technique
- Lessons available 7-days a week
- ADD-ON: additional person - $39
- Ages 4 and up
- 1.5 hour lessons
- Lesson times: 10am ,12pm, 2pm
- Subject to instructor availability
Group Lessons
- Join a group lesson with friends. Go classic or Skate
- Lessons available 7-days a week
- Child (6-12) - $29
- Ages 13 and up
- 1.5 hour lessons
- Lesson times: 10am ,12pm, 2pm
- Subject to instructor availability
Select Date Field to Start Purchase
Lesson dates available only once we are open, please check opening dates for all Nordic lessons.
Book Classic or Skate Lesson
Book Learn to Glide Lesson
Book Learn to Snowshoe
Discover Nordic Classic or Skate
Classic Skiing. This introduction to Classic Skiing covers how to get up on the flats, snowplow to control speed down a small hill and herringbone to get up a small hill. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to get around on classic skis and a Green trail.
Skate Skiing. Learn beginner skate ski techniques. The student will understand the skills and techniques to get up a hill and move along the flats. Skills include free skate, one skate and diagonal skate. We request all students have Classic Skied before taking skate lessons.
Days Available. Every weekend starting December 22 and daily during the Christmas holidays.
Pre-booking is HIGHLY recommended to secure a spot in one of our lessons or tours. Due to this season's capacity restrictions in the Raven Lodge, guests may be asked to wait outside until one of our reservations and/or rentals staff are able to assist them. We thank everyone in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
Times: 10 am , 12 pm, & 2 pm
Times: 10 am , 12 pm, & 2 pm
Times: 10 am , 12 pm, & 2 pm
Private Nordic Classic or Skate
Days Available. 7-days a week at 10 am, 12 pm or 2 pm.
*Subject to instructor availability
Group Nordic Classic or Skate Lessons
Group Lessons. Our group lessons are a great introduction to classic or skate skiing in a fun and supportive group envirronment. Each 1.5 hour lesson will introduce you to basic techniques that will give you the confidenace to enjoy your time ourt on our trails.
Days Available. (Ages 13+) 7-days a week at 10 am, 12 pm or 2 pm. NOTE: (Ages 6-12) Every weekend starting December TBA and daily during the Christmas holidays at 10 am, 12 pm or 2 pm
Times: 10 am , 12 pm, & 2 pm
Learn to Glide Program
Learn to Glide (ages 6+)
Includes 1.5-hour lesson, trail pass and rentals.
Please note: Packages are available for either classic or skate-style cross-country skiing. Disciplines cannot be combined within one Learn to Glide package. This program is for anyone who is new to the sport of cross-country skiing, in either skate or classic disciplines. Mt. Washington reserves the right to remove guests from the program if they are found to be in violation of its requirements.
Receive 50% off a 2020/2021 Nordic 6ixPak if you complete the entire 3-lesson Learn to Glide Package by January 31, 2021 (ages 13+)
Receive 50% off a 2020/2021 Nordic 6ixPak if you complete the entire 3-lesson Learn to Glide Package by January 31, 2021 (ages 13+)
Add-On: XC Seasonal Rentals $189, Early Bird: $149
Women's Week
- You must start each pass purchase individually by entering the RFID card number on this webpage https://shop.mountwashington.ca/wtpload.aspx
- Enter the number in as printed. Example: XXXXXXXX-XXX-XXX
- Select Pass type required
- To reload multiple passes you will need to duplicate this process for each pass holder.
- Family passes are available for Gold or Alpine season passes with a direct familial link you qualify for an additional 10% discount on your season pass purchase. May not be combined with Nordic passes.
FAQs
A) Passes are available for sale online or over the phone, however, this varies depending on the pass type and what you are purchasing. We are experiencing high call volumes and may not get back to everyone on the same day. If you are experiencing issues completing a purchase online, please complete the Contact Us Form and as long as we have received your details before the September 30th deadline, we will honour the early price when we contact you to complete the purchase. Please read carefully:
1. If you are only reloading your Winter Season Pass, easily do so online using your RFID card here. RELOAD YOUR PASS
2. If you are purchasing a winter Student or Parent Season Pass type, verification is needed. Please call to purchase 1-250-334-5759
3. For all other Season Passes, purchase online using the links above or call us at 1-250-334-5759
