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Experience the thrill of Mt Washington's Snow Zone. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned veteran, the mountain has a wide variety of runs to meet your skill level. And now with the new high-speed quad chair (The Eagle Express), you can get to the summit twice as fast. Snowboarders and skiers alike will delight in Mt. Washington's incredible diversity. There's so much to do day or night, and the way to find out is to experience it yourself. You won't be disappointed.Snowboarder finds big air

MOUNTAIN STATS:

Summit : 1,588 meters (5215 feet)

Vertical rise: 505 meter (1657 feet)

Winter Season: Early December to late April

Average snowfall: 800 cm (26 feet)

Over 50 alpine runs (25% easier, 40% intermediate and 35% expert)

Eight lifts: One high-speed quad, one fixed-grip quad, two triple chairs, one double chair, one poma lift, one handletow and one tube lift.

Lift capacity: 10,400 riders per hour.Mt Washington location map

All-natural snowboard park and halfpipe accessed off the Whiskey Jack Chair and Eagle Express Quad.

Cross-country trails: Forty kms of track set trails partially located in Strathcona Park (some are lift serviced).

Snow-tubing park: Lift accessed featuring night tubing.

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