Vancouver Island | British Columbia | Canada
Alpine
1589m
-0 °c 6 km SE
 
Raven
1100m
2 °c 6 km ESE
Lift Status & Conditions

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LODGE
WHISKEY
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HAWK

Mount Washington's alpine meadows and old growth forests are a snowshoeing paradise! We are situated at the edge of Strathcona Provincial Park, the oldest provincial park in BC, containing 250,000 hectares of pristine wilderness. Walk out our back door and into the park where you will experience the beautiful wilderness this area is known for. Our seven marked trails all start just steps from the Raven Lodge, and offer over 16km of varied terrain. We have trails that are beginner friendly, as well as some that will provide a challenge to those seeking it. We offer a Discover Snowshoeing package that is described below, as well as Customized Snowshoe Tours.

Snowshoe Trail Passes

(includes Snowshoe rentals)
Full Day Afternoon *
Evening**
Adult (19-64 years) $25.00 $18.75 $11.00
Youth (13-18 years) $25.00 $18.75 $11.00
Child (6-12 years) $12.75 $10.00 $5.75
Senior (65+ years) $25.00 $18.75 $11.00
Tots (5 and under) - please ask for a complimentary ticket $6.00 $4.50 $2.50
Full Day 9am-4pm Afternoon * noon to 4pm Evening** (Fri/Sat) 3pm to 8pm

Snowshoe Trail Passes Only


Full Day Afternoon *
Evening**
Adult (19-64 years) $8.00 $6.00 $4.00
Youth (13-18 years) $8.00 $6.00 $4.00
Child (6-12 years) $4.25 $3.50 $2.00
Senior (65+ years) $8.00 $6.00 $4.00
Tots (5 and under) - please ask for a complimentary ticket      
Full Day 9am-4pm Afternoon * noon to 4pm Evening** (Fri/Sat) 3pm to 8pm

Snowshoe Tour & Fondue Dinner

Enjoy an hour of snowshoeing through stands of majestic old growth forest in Strathcona Provincial Park, then return to Raven Lodge to enjoy a three-course fondue dinner. Your dinner will include a Swiss cheese fondue, followed by a meat and seafood fondue, finishing with fresh fruit and chocolate fondue for dessert. This event takes place every Friday and Saturday night and is very popular, pre-booking is required. We will depart the lodge at 5pm, please arrive 30 minutes in advance and come see us in the rental shop.

This is a very popular tour, pre-booking is required. Departs Fridays and Saturdays at 5pm from the Raven Lodge.

Please Note:

  • Be in attendance half an hour prior to tour start.
  • Those with allergy or food restrictive diets must book via the call centre (250) 338-1386 to ensure availability and customer safety

Register on-line or call to book: (250) 338-1386

Snowshoe Tour & Fondue Dinner Rates*

Adult (ages 13 & up) CONTACT US $62.50
Child (12 & under) CONTACT US $42.00
Groups of 20 or more Call for rates and availability

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Discover Snowshoeing - An Introduction

Join one of our daily Discover Snowshoeing sessions and have an experienced guide introduce you to what snowshoeing is all about. This introduction is a safe and fun way to try snowshoeing while in the company of a guide who can share their knowledge of the area and our trail system. The tours depart daily at 9am, 11am 1pm, and run for 1.5 hours. Please arrive 30 minutes in advance and come see us in the rental shop at Raven Lodge.

Discover Snowshoeing Beginner Lesson Rates

Adult (ages 13 & up) CONTACT US $38.00
Child (12 & under) CONTACT US $23.25

Snowshoe Tours - A Customized Adventure

Join one of our experienced guides who can put together a plan for an unforgettable adventure into the wilderness. The options are endless and you can have the opportunity to learn or practice route finding, compass use, snow safety, and backcountry travel. Head out to one of the many alpine lakes in the park, climb up a ridge and take in the amazing views, pick a point on a map and see if you can reach it... your guide can come up with a plan that will aim to provide you with an awesome adventure.

This is an excellent option for school groups, sport or social clubs, teams, and work groups. Contact our guides at the Rental Shop in Raven Lodge.

Snowshoe Tour Rates

All Ages $38.00 first one and half hours (min. 1.5 hours) $25.00 for each additional one and half hours
Identification required (Driver's License, Amex. Visa, MasterCard, Passport, Status Card).
For snowshoe tour, please call us at 250 334-5763

Snowshoeing Waiver: NOTE must be printed in COLOUR

All prices in Canadian dollars and for 2012.13 season, Subject to applicable tax. Rental equipment and lift tickets extra unless otherwise specified.

Mtn Tek High Performance Demo Rentals

  • Performance Skis and Boards: $59
  • Performance Boots: $25
  • Performance Ski or Board Package: $65

Mtn Tek rents and sells state of the art digital avalanche gear from BCA, North America’s leading manufacturer of avalanche beacons, shovels, probes, and snow study equipment. We also carry Fritschi, KaraKoram Touring Binding.

Mtn Tek Back Country Gear Prices*

Digital BCA Tracker 2 beacon $439
BCA Profile 240 probe with quickie tensioning hardware $59
BCA Snow Study kit with foldaway ruler $109
Foldaway ruler only $12
BCA Pro extension mega shovel $79
Elan Backpack designed to carry your rescue gear $87
Back Country Rental Kit (48 hour) $40
Back Country Rental Kit & Demo Ski/Board (48 hour) $70

Snowshoe Rentals

Mtn Tek Snowshoe Rates*

1 day (Snowshoe rental only) $16.25
3 day (Snowshoe rental only) $43.75

Express Rentals

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