Rick Gibson

Unidentified Lying Objects?

You may be aware of some odd-looking objects that landed on the slopes of Mount Washington this spring. But those strange PVC pipe concoctions that look like instruments left behind by the Blue Man Group are actually marmot feeders. Really? Yes, really.

Tourism Mount Washington

Tourism Mount Washington has spent the past year moving from strength to strength. And Manager Sarah Nicholson predicts the trend to continue in the foreseeable future.

Chris Dennis: In Profile

When it comes to Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the Dennis family of Royston gets around. You name it, one of the Dennises has likely done it – from cashier to KidZone, liftie to retail, call centre operator to heavy-duty mechanic apprentice.

Winter Wrap-Up 2010 – 2011

The snow started falling early at Mount Washington and didn’t stop until it smashed many records.
And that translated into a successful winter season for the Resort, said Director of Public Relations Brent Curtain.

Scott paints for VIMSEC

Comox Valley artist Brian Scott is throwing his support behind the Vancouver Island Mountain Sport and Education Centre (VIMSEC) in a colourful way: through his paintings.

A New Vision for Development

A New Vision for Development

Chris Le Fevre is better known for his urban developments in Victoria like The RailYards and the Leiser Building, or resorts such as Middle Beach Lodge, Weigh West Marine Resort or 1431 Beach Club at Cox Bay in Tofino on Vancouver Island’s West Coast.

Olympics Update

Olympics Update

As the 2010 Winter Olympic Games creep closer, the Comox Valley’s Spirit of B.C. Community Committee continues to attract international teams to Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s world-class facilities.

Adopt a Marmot

Adopt a Marmot

This is a great way to help this endangered species as well as an opportunity for you to to learn more about these interesting creatures

New Trail Head Open!

New Trail Head Open!

After years of planning, fundraising and building, a new trailhead for Strathcona Provincial Park will officially open at Mount Washington’s Raven Lodge this summer.

I Do, You Do, We All Do

I Do, You Do, We All Do

People are saying “I do” in unprecedented numbers at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this year.

Park Rangers on Patrol

Park Rangers on Patrol

Every summer, thousands of people enjoy the splendour of Strathcona Provincial Park, bordering Mount Washington.

Night Skiing Expanding

Night Skiing Expanding

Summer boasts the most light of all of Mount Washington’s seasons. But it’s lighting that’s on everybody’s mind.

News In Brief

News In Brief

Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.