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The 2016/2017 ski season is off to a good start! Many BC coast ski hills are open and ready to shred:
- Cypress Mountain
- Grouse Mountain
- Hemlock Resort opens December 18th
- Manning Park Resort open daily starting December 16th
- Mount Seymour
- Whistler Blackcomb
Get out there and rip the fresh pow!
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“If you don’t do it this year, you will be one year older when you do.”
- Warren Miller
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Flex Pass
Get 6 days of skiing/snowboarding for the price of 5 valid for the 2016/
2017 winter season! One Flex Pass may be used for one person to ski 6 days, 6 people to ski on one day, or a combination for a 6 day outcome. Children 6 & under ski free at Manning Park!
Alpine Prices:
Adult (19+) $288.75
Youth (13-18) $236.25
Junior (7-12) $183.75
Senior (65+) $183.75
Nordic Prices:
Adult (19+) $115.50
Youth (13-18) $84.00
Junior (7-12) $63.00
Senior (65+) $73.50
** Flex Passes are not lift or trail tickets. Redeem Flex Pass at the Alpine ticket office or Nordic centre in order to receive a valid lift or trail pass for the day.
** Flex Passes are not available for purchase at the mountain. They are available at select retail locations like Mt. Waddington's Outdoors.
** No replacements will be issued for lost or stolen Flex Passes.
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Snowshoeing Tips
- Buy or rent suitable snowshoes. Wet snow is best handled with smaller snowshoes with less flotation, while larger snowshoes are great for powder snow. A snowshoe’s recommended load refers to your weight and the weight of your gear.
- Carry a larger pack than usual. Bring a shovel and extra layers of clothing!
- Use poles.
- Bring a repair kit. Duct tape, zap straps, and bailing wire are recommended.
- Follow backcountry safety practices. Take an Avalanche Skills Training course to know how to be safe in the backcountry. Have every person in your party carry and know how to use an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Use a Hydro Flask and bring along a hot drink.
- Take turns breaking trail in fresh snow. Let everyone in the group share the extra work.
- Use hand warmers. Good to have along for your digits and also warming up your camera or flashlight to keep them working.
- Practise good etiquette.Avoid snowshoeing in the skin tracks of back country skiers or the groomed areas for cross-country skiers.
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Photo Contest Winner!!
Congratulations @trailjedi you just won a gift for Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors! Pay a visit to the shop and we’ll pass on your prize. Keep posting with #mtwaddingtons and #MWOutTHERE, there are more prizes to come!
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Starve Contest Winner!!
Congratulations Benjamin Schmidt for cycling/running a total of 339.9km in the last week of November! Stop by the shop and we’ll give you a $10 gift card.
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Guided Snowshoeing Trips
Beginner snowshoe trips are designed for people of all ages and abilities. Perfect for families and first time snowshoers, they feature relatively flat terrain, beautiful scenery and plenty of opportunities to take photos and sip hot chocolate in a winter wonderland.
Cost: $99.99 + GST
When: Check our website for all our current dates – www.mtwaddingtons.com
Where: Dependent on conditions, as local as possible!
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Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 & 2 Courses
Based on the most advanced knowledge available, this course will provide you with entry-level decision-making skills essential for backcountry travel and safety. It will be suitable for people with basic training, no previous avalanche experience is required!
The curriculum for this course is based on the requirements set out by Avalanche Canada (AC). By the end of the weekend you will understand the basics of avalanche formation and release in susceptible terrain, know how to plan and carry out a safe back country trip using appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain, and how to carry out a companion rescue. In addition, you will learn where to find and how to use a variety of avalanche safety resources.
All of our instructors are certified by the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) and work in the Avalanche industry as either Ski /Mountain Guides, Pro Ski Patrollers, or for Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Cost: $250.00 + GST
When: November, December, January, and February dates on the website www.mtwaddingtons.com
Where: Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors and field location TBD
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Wilderness First Aid
This course is designed to help you deal with an injured or ill person for up to 24 hrs. Because of the nature of the problems you may be dealing with in the outdoors, at least 50% of the course is taught outside. This course has the Standard First Aid and CPR C with AED built into the course. This means that upon successful completion of the course, you will have your Standard First Aid and CPR C certificates built into your Wilderness First Aid certificate.
In addition to the course content we include basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate. We include this because of the nature of the environment that you will be working and the relevance to the course content.
Course is run over 1 weekend and length is dependent on group size and skill level.
Free Skill Refreshers for anyone who takes our Wilderness First Aid courses!
Cost: $249.95 + GST
When: January 28-29, 2017
Please visit our store or call Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors at 604-846-1984
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Peak Ski and Board
Here at the shop we see ski and board waxing as an art form. The best tune-up artist in Chilliwack is none other than Mike from Peak Ski and Board! We highly recommend our trusted friend to deck out your gear for shredding the gnar!
For more info: peakskiandboard.ca
Phone: 604-701-1874
Address: 5680 Lickman Road, Chilliwack, BC
Instagram: @peakskiandsnowboard
Facebook: PEAK Ski and Snowboard Tuning
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