Rick was our agent for two purchases and one sale. We found him to be very thorough and professional.
Rick Gibson
Paul Dexter
Rick is awesome! Rick was so encouraging to me to not give up and get this deal done.
Living on Mount Washington
A life changing experience. Bonnie Orel was working at a busy restaurant in Courtenay and seeking a quiet place to live, away from the bustle of city life. She had narrowed down her choices to two: Bowser, or Mount Washington.
Resort Staff Promotions
A number of people are wearing new hats at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this season!
Summer 2017 In Review
Summer was a great season for Mount Washington Alpine Resort, says General Manager Peter Gibson. “We were really pleased with the numbers, especially with the chairlift numbers,” he said.
News In Brief…
Beerfest says 'Bye Bye' to Raven Lodge. BEERFEST ON THE MOVE Mount Washington Alpine Resort is looking at moving the annual Beer Festival from Raven Lodge, due to the Lodge’s popularity. “We’re looking at a new venue for the Beer Fest. Raven is so popular for...
A Tale of Three Gibsons
Youngest brother Rick is a longtime realtor, resident, snowshoer and skier who has been involved with Mount Washington almost as many years as Peter. Only Rick will not be retiring anytime soon.
Another Happy Customer: Tim Baker’s First Hand Experience Being Rescued
I started skiing in 1971. I took my first instructors course in 1978, and was an instructor for a number of years. I joined the volunteer ski patrol in 1991.
New Avalanche “Beacon Basin”
With forecast models and predictions for this winter’s La Nina winter season the Mount Washington Pro patrol has trained and is prepared for what might just be another winter of epic snow conditions.
Historically Speaking
Shortly after Mount Washington Ski Resort opened in 1979, the volunteer ski patrol was created under the leadership of Mike Fournier.
Resourceful Marmots make use of Man Made Passageways!
It was June 30, 2010. A fresh blanket of snow lay thick on the mountains like it was the middle of winter. Mount Washington opened their Summer Season with a ski weekend! Where on earth was spring?
Ski Club Teaches Life Skills
Physical education and a healthy lifestyle fosters self-confidence through recreational and competitive sport activities.
Mount Washington Ski Patrol Association, a legacy of Medical Equipment donations
Over fifteen years ago Comox Valley patroller Don Sundquist was able to secure the loan of a patient monitor for Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Great Weather = An Eventful Summer
Mountain biking, weddings, events, even snow, drove another strong summer season for Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
La Nina and Sasquatch: Grow Your Hair and Stay at Home
Certain signs in nature have been used for time immemorial to predict the weather. The black and rust stripes of the woolly bear caterpillar shrink and grow according to cold weather. If there is thunder in winter, snow is said to arrive seven days later.
We call them Snowflakes, some call them “Stellar Dendrites”
Snow is a vital component to a ski hill like Mount Washington Alpine Resort. We all know what happens when there’s a lot of it: Groomers are worked to the bone and skiers slide around with perma-grins.