Winterlude @ Mt. Washington, January 28, 2026
Please take a moment to review the below information, and make your activity selection before November 28, 2025.
Activity Options
Standard Ski or Snowboard
Level 1 students will enjoy a day of specialist downhill lessons, learning and building on foundational skills.
Advanced Ski or Snowboard
Level 2 and 3 students will have the opportunity to take part in advanced lessons, with limited spaces for terrain park activities, downhill racing and even introduction to instructor courses. Make sure to detail your level of experience and preferences in your activity selection form.
Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
This wonderful experience will have students enjoying skiing lessons through the woods for a half day, and a guided backcountry snowshoeing tour, for the rest.
Getting There
All buses leave campus sometime between 5:45AM and 6:30AM. Specific bus locations and departure times will be published at least 3 days prior to the event. Shuttles will move students and staff to and from our kitchen’s infamous hot chilli lunch, which is served in the Alpine area parking lot.
Activity Selection
Sign up before the deadline (November 28)
Costs
Brentwood is covering the full cost of transportation to Mt. Washington, and the mountain is providing the school with a discount on all lessons, lift tickets and rentals.
Students can pack a grab and go lunch at the dining hall before departure, and join our kitchen team on the mountain for a delicious chilli at lunchtime. This removes the need to buy food on the mountain.
Student families budgeting for the day, should allow up to $120, including lift tickets and rentals. If students bring their own gear, or have their own lift pass then the cost will be a little lower.
Brentwood Pickup Locations
Wilson’s coaches will be picking up from various points across campus. It is important that all students and staff know where their buses will be parked for pick-up, and what time they need to load. The bus will not wait for late passengers.
Students and staff will receive an email with their bus assignments at least 3 days prior to the event.
Duncan Pick-Up Location
Duncan pick-up and drop off times will be communicated to all day student families 24 hours prior to the event. There will be no Langford day student bus for the day.
Mountain Washington Pick-Up
Throughout Winterlude, a shuttle bus will be running between the Alpine and Nordic areas for students who want chilli!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to campus, from Langford?
There are no Langford day student buses this day. All Mt Washington transportation leaves directly from campus. Langford students must be on campus at least 30 minutes before their bus loading time if they want breakfast, or to pack a lunch. Please allow plenty of time to get across campus, if your bus departs from the Foote bus loop.
Buses arrive back to campus sometime from 6:00PM - 7:00PM. Students are responsible for updating families of their exact arrival time as the buses get closer to campus.
How do I get to campus from Duncan?
The pick up time for Duncan day students will be between 6:00-6:20AM from the VIU parking lot only. The exact timing will be confirmed at least 3 days prior to the event.
The buses will arrive back at VIU (Duncan) sometime from 5:30PM - 6:30PM. Students are responsible for updating families of their exact arrival time as the buses get closer to Duncan. Students without an adult to be released to, will be brought back to campus and will need to be picked up from there.
Students are welcome to travel directly from/to campus, please specify in your activity selection form if you need a Duncan pick up/drop off.
Can I switch buses?
For logistical and safety reasons, absolutely no bus switching is allowed.
What time should I be at the bus loop?
You must arrive at the bus no later than the loading time you have been given. Please note which bus loop your pick up is from. The bus will not wait for late passengers.
Where does the bus leave from?
Some buses leave from Crooks, and some from Foote. Take special care to note your bus departure location and time.
What about tubing?
GREAT NEWS! Tubing will be open for Winterlude. If you want to tube, you can leave your lesson early and hit the tube park so long as you are back for bus loading. You do not need to make a selection for this, you can just decide on the day.
How do I know which level I am?
The activity form has been curated to assess your level and place you among peers with the same skillset. This will help you get the most out of Winterlude.
Can I spend the day with my friends?
Groups will primarily be set by activity and skill level however, we will try our best to group you with friends within those parameters.
What should I bring?
Please bring warm pants, a jacket, gloves, stable footwear for the snow, extra socks, a water bottle, your cell phone and a charging pack. You will be emailed a reminder of what to bring, a few days before the event.
Are lessons mandatory for students?
Yes. To ensure a safe and positive experience for all, groups are created by skill level. Please specify your experience on the form