The Marmot

Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington

The Executive Team at Mount Washington Alpine Resort has seen the passing of a torch and the creation of two jobs.

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!

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.

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.

The Comox Valley is becoming known as a mecca for foodies looking for unique dining experiences, from quick treats, farm to table products and fine restaurant dining.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s first firefighters have been busy practicing with the Oyster River Volunteer Fire Department. They’ve even had their first fire incident at the Resort.

Craig Newman is Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s new Food and Beverage Manager.

Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington

Mount Washington Alpine Resort is perched on the precipice of success, and its new General Manager, Dean Prentice, says it’s a privilege to be leading the Resort as it moves forward.

When Mount Washington Alpine Resort decided to kickstart its Bike Park again three years ago, they could not have predicted the whirlwind of popularity it would create in such a short time.