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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.

Snowmaking looks feasible for Mount Washington

Snowmaking looks feasible for Mount Washington

As Lower Mainland ski resorts make a big deal out of making snow, more people are asking whether snowmaking will be a reality at Mount Washington Alpine Resort anytime soon. The short answer, says Resort President Peter Gibson, is… “it’s possible.”

Resort Associations, a BC Grown Solution

Resort Associations, a BC Grown Solution

As Resort Communities around British Columbia gain traction, Organizations trying to balance the needs of business owners, retail and residential owners are gaining in profile.

Business As Usual

Business As Usual

It’s more than business as usual for Mount Washington Alpine Resort this winter, despite the “For Sale” sign still on the Resort.

Trailing Big Foot

Trailing Big Foot

John Bindernagel hopes young Biologists follow in his footsteps to unravel the mystery surrounding the Sasquatch conundrum.

Connectivity Gets a big boost on Mount Washington

Connectivity Gets a big boost on Mount Washington

Internet, cable and telephone services at Mount Washington Alpine Resort got a huge boost in October when Investel Capital Corp. announced it purchased a minority stake in Coastline Broadcasting Ltd. of Courtenay, which provides cable service to several hundred customers at the Resort.

In Profile: John Trimmer

In Profile: John Trimmer

This winter marks John Trimmer’s 30th year as a Ski Coach, most of them spent at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, where he is Head Coach of the Alpine Ski Club.

Tourism Mount Washington Update

Tourism Mount Washington Update

Tourism Mount Washington continues to see some “firsts” as it grows and expands as a Resort Association at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

NEWS in Brief

NEWS in Brief

Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.