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Mount Washington to begin gradually reopening for ski season Friday

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Get your skis shined up and grab a stick of Juicy Fruit — some slopes are opening at Mount Washington on Friday, Dec. 19.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort said its beginner zone and all magic carpets will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The opening follows a fresh snowfall on Thursday, allowing the resort to begin opening terrain about a week later than originally planned.

“Snow has been falling all day,” the resort said in a statement Thursday afternoon. “A friendly reminder to keep safety top of mind and to abide by the Responsibility Code — do not enter closed terrain.”

The resort said machinery will be active around the mountain.

The opening also marks the return of the resort’s Learn Free Discovery Days, with ski, snowboard and cross-country ski options available.

The Nordic Centre’s Raven Lodge, Jutland and Stadium areas will also be open for cross-country skiing. The tube park will remain closed.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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