Eighty-five million years ago, no one skied at Mount Washington. That’s because the mountain likely didn’t exist that far back in history, says geologist Peter Mustard.
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Summer 2002 Issue
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A Pair of Awards Puts Mount Washington on the Map
Mount Washington has been named one of the top attractions in Canada – on the same level as the Calgary Stampede and five other attractions from across the country.
Travel Access on the Rise for Mount Washington
With the completion of the Inland Island Highway to Campbell River, Mount Washington now stands at the gateway to Discovery Passage.
Winter 2001/20002 Best Season Ever at Mount Washington
The 2001-02 winter season was the most successful that Mount Washington Alpine Resort has experienced in its 23 year existence.
The Hawk is Soaring to Completion!
Work is well underway on the new Hawk chairlift that will open up new intermediate terrain at Mount Washington. The lift line was cut last year and the bulk of the runs were done then, too, said Dave Hampshire, Public Relations Director at the alpine resort.
Raven Lodge Boosts Nordic Visits by 50%
Raven Lodge’s first year of operation was a raving success, says Dave Hampshire, Mount Washington’s Director of Public Relations.
A Mountain of Real Estate Activity!
Rick Gibson of Royal LePage in the Comox Valley is breathing a sigh of relief as the Mount Washington Real Estate market takes off for the first time in four years.
Hiking and Biking Trails expand at Mount Washington Resort
The trails are made for walking at Mount Washington this summer.
Do Sasquatches Really Exist? On Vancouver Island?
The proof is in the evidence left behind claims John Bindernagel
Great New Developments on “Marmot Mountain”
There’s a saying that faith can move mountains. In the case of the Vancouver Island Marmot, faith and a lot of hard work – has built a facility on TOP of a mountain, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort Ltd has had a lot to do with keeping that faith alive.