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Exciting Times Ahead for 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.
Past Issues
Flores Island… Seaside Home for Sasquatch?
Could Sasquatch be lurking on Flores Island, 80 kilometres away from Mount Washington Alpine Resort as the crow flies?
Enjoy Hiking Forbidden Plateau and Paradise Meadows…
The following guidelines will help to ensure that the Forbidden Plateau area remains pristine for all who venture there.
In Profile: Tom & Heather Presnail
Tom and Heather Presnail moved to Bear Lodge at Mount Washington Alpine Resort in October 2014 to take over as caretakers of the 59-unit condo building. No strangers to the Resort, they have owned a unit at Deer Lodge since 2007.Their journey back to Mount Washington has been circuitous.
NEWS in Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort , the Comox Valley and friends on Vancouver Island.
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Tourism Mount Washington
Tourism Mount Washington has spent the past year moving from strength to strength. And Manager Sarah Nicholson predicts the trend to continue in the foreseeable future.
Chris Dennis: In Profile
When it comes to Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the Dennis family of Royston gets around. You name it, one of the Dennises has likely done it – from cashier to KidZone, liftie to retail, call centre operator to heavy-duty mechanic apprentice.
Winter Wrap-Up 2010 – 2011
The snow started falling early at Mount Washington and didn’t stop until it smashed many records.
And that translated into a successful winter season for the Resort, said Director of Public Relations Brent Curtain.
Scott paints for VIMSEC
Comox Valley artist Brian Scott is throwing his support behind the Vancouver Island Mountain Sport and Education Centre (VIMSEC) in a colourful way: through his paintings.
Strathcona Park Trail Maps & Guides
Exclusive to the Mount Washington Marmot
Mountain Sports Centre takes advantage of Tribune Bay Outdoor Centre Experience
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society has hired Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre to operate the new Sport and Education Centre being built on Mount Washington.
News In Brief
Encompassing people, places and community happenings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Let’s Ride!
New Terrain and Packages for Beginner Mountain Bikers.
Freehold Proven Popular
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is preparing to offer a second phase of freehold ownership sometime in the fall of 2011.
BIKE EVENTS FOR 2011
The mountain bike community is stoked for a stellar lineup of events, beginning with the Bearclaw Invitational slopestyle event making its return August 4-6.
Winter Snowfall Buries Records
If “La Nina” were the words of wisdom to follow as Mount Washington Alpine Resort entered the 2010-2011 winter season, “snow” was the ultimate understatement.
Bye Bye Green Chair… Hello Magic Carpets?
The venerable Green Chair Lift is gone. In its place, four covered Magic Carpets will be installed – the latest in people moving technology for North American ski resorts.
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Exciting Times Ahead for 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.