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Social Media, a whole new language for Mount Washington.
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Mosaic’s Grand Adventure
Hello. My name is MOSAIC. I think you might have heard of my family before because, between you and me, we’re almost as famous as the Kardashians.
Podium of Life assists an avid skier to compete, in Adaptive Sports AND able-bodied sking.
When Mel Pemble announced two years ago that she wanted to be a competitive ski racer, her mother Rachel wasn’t sure how to react. They were sitting in their home in England when Mel made her announcement.
Banner Winter for Vancouver Island Mountain Centre’s First Winter of Operation
Groups such as Strathcona Nordics and the Freestyle Snowboard Team have used the facilities for meetings and Nordic races.
Tourism Mount Washington
Tourism Mount Washington has leveraged destination marketing dollars in a big way this year…
Summer 2013 Preview
Mount Washington has a lot of fun on tap this summer, from a new festival called ‘Tapped’ to Mile High Adventures on the scenic chairlift. “We’re going to be focusing on scenic chair rides and hiking,” Director of Business Services and Marketing Don Sharpe said.
Winter 2012-13 In Review
The Resort opened early again, for the fourth season in a row. Snow fell in normal amounts at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this winter, and the sun shone brightly on a successful season of sliding on snow.
Mountain Centre Proves Popular
Fifteen groups used the facility in a variety of ways during the summer, VIMC Manager Andrew Scherck said.
In Profile: Team Woodley
“We just love the mountain,” Wendy Woodley says. “We love the ambience in both summer and winter. Even though you’re only 25 minutes from Courtenay, it’s very cozy.”