Mount Washington, Vancouver Island's only major alpine recreation area, is centrally located 100 km (62 mi) north of Nanaimo, 50 km (31 mi) south of Campbell River, and just 25 km (16 mi) west of Courtenay and Comox. A well-kept secret amongst Islanders, Mount Washington Alpine Resort receives, on average, 900 cm (354 in) of snowfall a year. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the resort offers a snow tubing lift, a natural luge track, cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails, as well as rental equipment for all of these activities. During the summer months, the resort's chairlifts facilitate hiking and downhill mountain biking, and visitors can also try mini golf or a horseback riding excursion. The Mount Washington Village offers a variety of amenities, including a number of shops and services, as well as several eating establishments, some offering live entertainment. Other attractions in and around Mount Washington include Strathcona Provincial Park and the Comox Glacier.