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
Learn to Ride Program
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
Group rides are a great way to improve your skills and learn to ride the Bike Park, check out a lesson that best suits your skill level. We have a variety of programs, lesson options, rental bikes and equipment to get you started and out on the trails. Contact our reservation agents and get riding!
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 Lesson Programs
and Multi Day Camps
Are you looking to step your bike park skills up to the next level? Learn how to safely gain airtime over those jumps and drops that may have intimidated you in the past! Our patient, professional guides will introduce participants to braking skills, cornering, and riding graduated drops and jumps. We have specialty Kids Camps, Ladies Camps and more Jump & Drop Clinics
Programs & Multi-Day Camps
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
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
VI BIKE FESTIVAL AUGUST 22 - 25
Stevie Smith Memorial DH Canada Cup
VI Bike Festival invites the enthusiasts, the casual cyclists, the curious and the energetic to partake in activities and events all throughout the weekend. The Bike Park, Zipline Tours, Sightseeing and more attractions are open throughout race festivities. Music in the Mountains takes to the stage on Saturday afternoon from 3 – 5 pm, featuring Oktiv6 and Funkyard, followed by the Whip Off presented by Forbidden Bikes with tunes from local DJ and staff member Alpine Ambiance. Sunday is the main event, the annual Stevie Smith Memorial DH Race, and spectators are encouraged to cheer on racers tackling the gnarly Monster Mile trail. Click to view the full schedule and more details.
Bike Festival
The Bears Den Summer Daycare
Open Saturday & Sunday, June 29th - Sept 30th, 2024
The Bear's Den Daycare is a supervised indoor playtime for Tots aged 18 months to 5 years old. Our daycare staff create a fun and safe environment for your tots with games, toys and crafts, in our licensed facility.The Bear's Den Daycare will be open on weekends only for the summer season starting in late June. Please call or email for availability.
Reservations are highly recommended. Please call (250)338-1386 ext 384, to speak with a resort specialist
Reservations are highly recommended. Please call (250)338-1386 ext 384, to speak with a resort specialist
SAFETY Binding Release Info
SAVE Add Ticket When Booking
POLICY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT Know Before You Go
Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please go online to mountwashington.ca for more info and call (250) 338-1386 ext 384, to speak with a lesson specialist and book. Class sizes are limited to ensure fun and safety.
Know before you go! Prepare to make the most of your time with us in the bike park.
- Allow a minimum of 45 mins between your arrival in the resort or departing your condo and the lesson start time (i.e. for a 12 pm lesson, plan to arrive by 11:15 am, especially on weekends).
- Even if you already have equipment we ask that you please check in with us in the bike shop. If you require a pass please visit the Ticket Windows outside of the Alpine Lodge.
- You are responsible for supervising your child (6+ years) prior to meeting the instructor under the white bike shop tent.
- Please be aware that all lessons start promptly at the scheduled start time regardless of weather conditions. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
- You are responsible for meeting your child under the white tent where you dropped off. Mount Washington is responsible for supervising your child during scheduled lesson times only. children 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 Bike School! We look forward to welcoming you to the Bike Park.
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 Bike School at 250-338-1386 ext. 384 or email bikereservation@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. email us at bikereservation@mountwashington.ca
Bike School Call Centre
1-888-231-1499 or email: bikereservation@mountwashington.ca
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
Recurring Special Discounts:
Super Saturday
Bring a friend for 2 for 1 ticket discounts, BOGO free on Saturday's 5:30-7:39pm
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