Updates from Mount Washington
Michael Holding
Mount Washington Crucial for Marmot Recovery
The news this past spring out of Strathcona Provincial Park wasn’t what the Vancouver Island Marmot recovery crew was hoping for.
In Profile: Tom & Heather Presnail
Tom and Heather Presnail moved to Bear Lodge at Mount Washington Alpine Resort in October 2014 to take over as caretakers of the 59-unit condo building. No strangers to the Resort, they have owned a unit at Deer Lodge since 2007.Their journey back to Mount Washington has been circuitous.
NEWS in Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort , the Comox Valley and friends on Vancouver Island.
Tourism Mount Washington Update
Tourism Mount Washington, the Resort Association at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, is headed in a new direction with the 2015-16 season.
Pristine Snow Awaits Snowshoers
Just as the slow food movement has encouraged people to slow down and savour their meals, snowshoeing opens up the backcountry in a way that fast-paced skiing or snowboarding can’t.
The View From Here
Well… Pacific Group Resorts Inc has taken a very significant first step by purchasing Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Trailing Big Foot
John Bindernagel hopes young Biologists follow in his footsteps to unravel the mystery surrounding the Sasquatch conundrum.
In Profile: Susan Quinn
A writer’s perspective on Mount Washington and the Marmot newspaper.
Connectivity Gets a big boost on Mount Washington
Internet, cable and telephone services at Mount Washington Alpine Resort got a huge boost in October when Investel Capital Corp. announced it purchased a minority stake in Coastline Broadcasting Ltd. of Courtenay, which provides cable service to several hundred customers at the Resort.
Tourism Mount Washington Update
Tourism Mount Washington continues to see some “firsts” as it grows and expands as a Resort Association at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
NEWS in Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
In Profile: John Trimmer
This winter marks John Trimmer’s 30th year as a Ski Coach, most of them spent at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, where he is Head Coach of the Alpine Ski Club.
Leaving Extinction Behind
Ten short years ago the extinction of the Vancouver Island marmot in the wild seemed imminent.
Study For Fire Protection Underway
The loss of three homes to fire at Mount Washington Alpine Resort last year has kick-started a serious conversation about formal fire protection. And the latest process seems to be the most hopeful yet.
Terrain Park Gets A Facelift
All eyes are on the Terrain Park at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this winter with a new partner and the addition of a 24-foot ‘Super Tubby Tank’.