Mount Washington Alpine Resort continues to expand its snowmaking plan for the 2016–17 season.
Michael Holding
Mount Washington Eyes Convention Market
“Mount Washington Alpine Resort is a gem when it comes to location for conferences, but the potential is untapped,” says Robyn Heron, Sales Manager at the Resort.
Summer 2015 In Review
Mile High Weddings becoming a Valley Favourite. More people than ever are saying “I do” at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
In Profile: The Sharpe Family
The Sharpe family, Don and Chantal and their children, Doug, Cassie and Darcy, has been a mainstay on Mount Washington for the past 15 years. So it seems fitting that 2015 was a pinnacle year for all members of the family.
Alan, the Beach Bumming Marmot
Alan! Alan! Alan… is that Alan! Beach bumming Vancouver Island Marmot stumps the Professors.
Discovering Cumberland
Mount Washington Alpine Resort sits in the middle of several communities: Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River and some smaller burgs in between.
Snowmaking looks feasible for Mount Washington
As Lower Mainland ski resorts make a big deal out of making snow, more people are asking whether snowmaking will be a reality at Mount Washington Alpine Resort anytime soon. The short answer, says Resort President Peter Gibson, is… “it’s possible.”
VIMSS Fundraiser Packs Curling Club
Families and supporters packed the Comox Valley Curling Club in April for the annual Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society’s Fundraiser.
In Profile: Luke deBoer
Luke deBoer is a familiar face at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
The Sochi Sojourn
There was a taste of Mount Washington Alpine Resort at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia this past winter.
John Bindernagel is something of an expert on Sasquatch
The Courtenay resident has had a 30-year international career as a professional wildlife biologist studying in numerous countries.
Tourism Mount Washington Update
Winter 2013-14 “definitely was an interesting season,” Tourism Mount Washington Manager Sarah Nicholson summed up.
Tourism Mount Washington – Where East Meets West… hopefully.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s reputation as a destination ski resort continues to solidify, thanks to the efforts of Tourism Mount Washington. As membership remains on par with 2012-13, destination marketing activities continue, Manager Sarah Nicholson said.
Possible Sasquatch Midden Unearthed at site of expanded Tube Park!
Summer grounds crews at Mount Washington Alpine Resort have uncovered more possible evidence that a family of sasquatch has been expanding on the grounds at the Resort for generations.
Cathy Saflin IN PROFILE
Finding a short definition of her job title as Accommodation Manager at Slopeside Accommodations at Bear and Deer Lodge draws Cathy Saflin up short.
Spring Skiing with Podium of Life
Last Spring, the Podium of Life Snow Sports Academy did something different: instructors Shane and Corey Harle took their students to Whistler Mountain for the Spring.