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Is Anybody Out There?

Is Anybody Out There?

Thankfully for 2 year-old Thomas, seen here at the mouth of his emergence burrow, the answer is yes.

News In Brief

News In Brief

Encompassing people, places and community happenings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

Looking Back on Winter 2013-14

Looking Back on Winter 2013-14

Last winter created some interesting challenges this year, so Mount Washington Alpine Resort got creative with the way groomers moved snow around, and innovative in dealing with season passes.

VIMSS Fundraiser Packs Curling Club

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.

The Sochi Sojourn

The Sochi Sojourn

There was a taste of Mount Washington Alpine Resort at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia this past winter.

Tourism Mount Washington Update

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.

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.