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The Marmot Issue
Vision 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.
Past Issues
Mount Washington Fire Protection
Property owners at Mount Washington Alpine Resort have voted in favour of establishing a fire protection service at Mount Washington.
New Faces In Hospitality
The Hospitality Division at Mount Washington Alpine Resort will see some new faces this winter,” says Tim Defert, Director of Sales and Hospitality Operations.
Snowmaking in the Forecast
Mount Washington Alpine Resort continues to expand its snowmaking plan for the 2016–17 season.
Mount Washington Eyes Convention Market
“Mount Washington Alpine Resort is a gem when it comes to location for conferences, but the potential is untapped,” says Robyn Heron, Sales Manager at the Resort.
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Mount Washington Snow Sports Clubs
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is home to six snow sport clubs that spend their seasons practicing and competing on their “home’ hill.
2013… The Summer of Sunshine
Summer was a good season for Mount Washington Alpine Resort as more people enjoyed a mile high experience. Chairlift rides were up slightly over the previous year, which wasn’t a surprise.
In Profile: Dale Logan
Dale Logan has been a fixture at Mount Washington Alpine Resort for 13 years. He has spent the past two years as the Resort’s Risk Manager.
O-Zone Tube Park Expands to a New Location
The new Ozone Tube Park will be larger, with five lanes, and the lift will be a covered Magic Carpet.
Recent Sasquatch research points to Marmot Guardianship
Evidence has come to light that the recovering Vancouver Island Marmot population at Mount Washington has had a helping hand this year – a large, furry hand.
Social Media, a whole new language for Mount Washington.
OMG. Here’s a video update; see our YouTube channel; catch us on Twitter; new blog post; thanks for posting to Instagram.
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.
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Vision 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.