The Ability Guide
Ability Guide is for Tots, Children, Youth and Adults; beginner to expert.
Our 2024/25 Winter Snow Sports Recreation Guide is now available! Click to download the pdf or pickup a printed magazine at one of our island distribution locations: Ski Tak Hut, Blue Toque, ROAM Media, Alternative Groove, The Comox Valley & Campbell River Visitor Centres, VI Public Libraries, and some recreation centres. If you already know what program you'd like to book or are looking for more details, please contact us at lessons@mountwashington.ca Our Rec Sales Agents are available via email and phone to assist with booking your experience.
We can't wait to hear from you and help reserve your snow sports. You can also click here to view Lesson & Rental details on pages of our website. Let it snow, let it snow!
Welcome to the sport of Skiing and Snowboarding! Discovery Lessons are designed for all ages who have never skied or snowboarded before. This all-inclusive package includes: an Easy Acres lift ticket, all the rental equipment needed (ski/board, boots, poles, and helmet) and a 2.5 hour beginner lesson. Please note: Family Discovery Program for ages 7+ only
Group lessons are a fun way to learn with others of similar abilities. Pros are trained to deal with splits in classes to keep the learning environment fun and active. All child (12 & under) group sessions are 2.5-hours in length, all 13+ group sessions are 2 hours in length and a max. of 5 people per group. Please Note: 13+ Group Lessons are available for ability levels 1-4, Child (12 & under) are levels 1-5
Private Lessons are the best way to improve your skiing and snowboarding technique. Whether you are looking to take your skiing or riding to the next level or you just want to fine-tune your turns, then consider taking a private lesson with one of our expert instructors. As a bonus you get lift line priority, which means more time on the snow and less in the line up. Ages 3+.
The Rossignol Experience Centre rents everything needed for a fun day on the slopes. Full packages including skis/snowboard, boots and poles, are available to rent. Daily as well as seasonal rentals are available.
Book your rentals in advance online, before you arrive at the resort. Add on your lift ticket with your rentals in the shopping cart!
Tip: Save time by picking up your gear ahead of time, after 3pm for the next day at no additional cost. You can also add your lift ticket to your online rental booking!
Ski the best selection of all-mountain, powder and carving skis and boards available from Rossignol from The Demo Centre. Located conveniently next to the Alpine Lodge and Eagle Chairlift, the Rossignol Demo Centre is also your stop for gear tuning, repair, and boot fitting services.
Guests are welcome to come in and learn about the technology behind skis, snowboards and boots. A fleet of all-new Rossignol demo skis and snowboards is available to take out for a test ride. Professional boot fitting and repair services will help keep your gear riding smoothly all season.
The Demo Centre also caters to first-time skiers and snowboarders with a full range of beginner-specific gear designs to make learning to turn easy.
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.Lesson Cancellation Policy