Bike Programs & Lessons - Mount Washington Alpine Resort

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! 

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Bike School Lessons and Camps

Mount Washington First Time and New Riders

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
Mount Washington Bike Park Group Lessons

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!

Group Lessons
Bike Park Private Lessons at  Mount Washington Alpine Resort

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 Lessons
Specialty Lessons at Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Specialty 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 Camps
Instructor courses at Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Instructor Courses
at Mount Washington Alpine Resort

The Level 1 course is for both new and experienced instructors alike, looking to learn how to skillfully teach and guide beginner to intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross country and downhill environments.

The PMBI Level 2 course focuses on teaching and guiding strong-intermediate to advanced riders. Skill development is typically much safer and easier when students learn techniques in terrain appropriate for their ability level.
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Summer Safety at Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Summer 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.
Safety
Ability Levels for Mtn Biking

Ability 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 Levels
SAFETY Binding Release Info
Binding Release information
RESERVE Purchase Your Lesson
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.
Knowing your reservation number will speed up the check-in process. If possible, please also have this handy upon arrival. Thanks for choosing to visit us at the Mount Washington Snow School! We look forward to welcoming you on the snow you soon.

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.

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

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