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The Marmot Issue
Sasquatch Has Hit The Mainstream
After years of the odd footprint or vocalization being recorded around Mount Washington and northern Vancouver Island, Bigfoot is finally being noticed.
Past Issues
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.
A Trend in Good Taste
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.
Fire Fighting Agreement
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.
New Faces… on Mount Washington
Craig Newman is Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s new Food and Beverage Manager.
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Pacific Groups Resort & Expansion Plans
After two years spent studying operations at Mount Washington Alpine Resort through winter and summer seasons, new owners Pacific Group Resorts is starting to move ahead with infrastructure and capital expenditures.
Section 8 – In Profile
Tobin Leopkey grew up on Vancouver Island skiing at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Pacific Group Resorts – In Profile
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is one of four Resorts that Pacific Group Resorts Inc. owns, and the first to geographically echo the “Pacific” in the Company’s name.
Mount Washington Ski Clubs
Mount Washington Ski Club creates all-mountain skiers
Mount Washington Partners with Rossignol
To round out the retail experience, Mount Washington and Rossignol will present a new Rossignol Demo Centre near the base of the Eagle Chairlift.
News In Brief
Updates from Mount Washington
Audio Footprint Proves Sasquatch Existence
Audio footprints may yet prove Sasquatch existence.
Mount Washington Crucial for Marmot Recovery
The news this past spring out of Strathcona Provincial Park wasn’t what the Vancouver Island Marmot recovery crew was hoping for.
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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Sasquatch Has Hit The Mainstream
After years of the odd footprint or vocalization being recorded around Mount Washington and northern Vancouver Island, Bigfoot is finally being noticed.