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Summer 2017 In Review
Summer was a great season for Mount Washington Alpine Resort, says General Manager Peter Gibson. “We were really pleased with the numbers, especially with the chairlift numbers,” he said.
Past Issues
In Profile: Susan Quinn
A writer’s perspective on Mount Washington and the Marmot newspaper.
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
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 continues to see some “firsts” as it grows and expands as a Resort Association at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Older entries below >
Exciting Year for Adaptive Snowsports
The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) is preparing for an exciting year in 2010. VISAS offer people with physical or mental disabilities the chance to enjoy alpine or Nordic skiing as well as snowboarding.
Low Impact Olympic Presence for Visitors
While Mount Washington Alpine Resort will be hosting many international Teams in the weeks leading up to the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the Resort will still be open for business from the public.
Len Apedaile
VANOC’s Nordic Sport Manager gets ready with an army of staff and volunteers for the 2010 Olympics
Mount Washington Snow Farmers
They’re called the “Snow Farmers” of Mount Washington.
Savoury Solutions on Mount Washington
Food is serious business at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. The Resort offers “pretty much a little bit of everything,” said Tim Defert, Director of Hospitality at the Resort.
Local Ski Clubs in Full Swoosh!
The five ski and snowboard clubs that call Mount Washington Alpine Resort home have been busy, and their seasons are barely begun.
The Olympians are Coming!
Olympic medalist hopefuls from 14 countries will be getting ready for “Whistler” on Mount Washington.
Summer is Festival Time on Mount Washington
The Save-On-Foods family picnic is set for Canada Day July 1, as usual. The Beer Festival celebrates 10 years on Friday, July 10, while the Wine Festival is 11 years strong on Friday, Aug. 7. The Disc Golf Tournament returns on Saturday, July 18, a fun way to spend some time outdoors.
What’s in a Name?
Lake Helen McKenzie, Paradise Meadows, Kwai Lake, Mount Becher… you’ve been there, done that – but how much do you know about these places you’ve seen?
Celebrate parks Day!
The Strathcona Wilderness Institute will celebrate Parks Day on Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the trailhead to Paradise Meadows.
Savour the Tastes of the Comox Valley this Summer
Eating local is a big deal in the Comox Valley. So is drinking local. And there?s plenty of selection for both.
Winter 2009 In Review
Winter at Mount Washington Resort got off to a slow start last December, but picked up speed through to the spring actually extending the operating season.
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Summer 2017 In Review
Summer was a great season for Mount Washington Alpine Resort, says General Manager Peter Gibson. “We were really pleased with the numbers, especially with the chairlift numbers,” he said.