Bike Programs - Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Bike School Camps & Programs

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 Camps and Clinics

Ladies Gravity DH  Weekend Camp July 27-28

Ladies Gravity DH
Weekend Camp

CALLING ALL FEMALE identifying RIDERS! Mount Washington is proud to team up with GRAVITY MTB to offer a lift-access “Ladies Only” weekend at Vancouver Island’s mountain bike destination resort!

The clinic is geared towards ladies who are novice mountain bikers as well as experienced riders who are looking to improve their skills while experiencing the thrill of riding in a bike park. It will focus on the Green and entry-level blue trails and teach skills such as body position, cornering, braking/accelerating, line choice, trail maneuvers, drops and intro to jumps as well as Bike Park etiquette and safety.

The weekend is made up of professional instruction by PMBIA-certified female coaches, stunning views and a laid-back atmosphere. Riding with like-minded ladies on flowy trails makes for a very memorable weekend!

Puchase Camp
Specialty Lessons at Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Specialty Lessons
and Multi Day Camps are Being Added

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.
Speciality Clinics & Multi-Day Camps

Camps & Clinics Biking Lessons

Start Times

Days

Price

Reserve

Tots (4-6)
TBA
7 days/week
TBA
Child (7-12)
TBA
7 days/week
TBA
Youth/Adult (13+)
TBA
7 days/week
TBA
Family* (7+)
TBA
7 days/week
TBA
*Additional RFID card charges apply to family groups larger than four. **Price is for 3:30 pm lesson only
SAFETY Bikers Responsibility Code
Binding Release information

POLICY INFORMATION

RESERVE Purchase Your Lesson
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.

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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