The Marmot

The latest news about the Comox Valley and Mount Washington. Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, rural, waterfront, whatever the choice, we can help you find what you are looking for.

Snow School for Marmots?

Snow School for Marmots?

Meet Pixy. She’s a 2 year old adolescent Vancouver Island marmot, one of only about 200 of this endangered species in the world.

Sasquatch Has Hit The Mainstream

Sasquatch Has Hit The Mainstream

After years of the odd footprint or vocalization being recorded around Mount Washington and northern Vancouver Island, Bigfoot is finally being noticed.

Brian Buckrell – Artist In Profile

Brian Buckrell – Artist In Profile

An opportune visit to Vancouver Island to visit friends who had moved to Comox from Ontario have turned into a lifetime of skiing memories for Brian and Cathy Buckrell.

2019 In Review

2019 In Review

Mother Nature may not have had a great summer, but Mount Washington Alpine Resort did!

News in Brief

News in Brief

Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington

Snowmaking on Mount Washington

Snowmaking on Mount Washington

There are only two places in the world where making snow at a ski resort presents a challenge to the experts: New Zealand, and Vancouver Island. All Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s owners can say is: Challenge Accepted!

Zip Line Expansion Approved

Zip Line Expansion Approved

The first Phase of a $3.5 million Zip Line opened at Mount Washington Alpine Resort last summer and was an immediate hit. Now the Resort’s owners are hoping to ride that success all the way to a four-span finish line in the summer of 2020.

Vision 2020

Vision 2020

With four years under their belt and an anniversary just passed, Pacific Group Resorts Inc. are well on their way to achieving the vision they had when they purchased Mount Washington Resort.