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Brian Buckrell – Artist In Profile

Brian Buckrell – Artist In Profile

An opportune visit to Vancouver Island to visit friends who had moved to Comox from Ontario have turned into a lifetime of skiing memories for Brian and Cathy Buckrell.

Past Issues

NEWS in Brief

Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington

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.

Mountain Biking Is Here To Stay… and Grow.

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.

In Profile: Dean Prentice

Dean Prentice has big skis to fill at Mount Washington Alpine Resort for the 2018-19 season. Prentice replaced Peter Gibson as the Resort’s General Manager, when Gibson retired last spring after 41 years.

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Summer 2016 In Review

Summer 2016 In Review

The Mountain Bike Park at Mount Washington Alpine Resort was a resounding success for the summer of 2016.

New For 2016/17

New For 2016/17

Pacific Group Resorts Inc. is celebrating its first anniversary of ownership at Mount Washington Alpine Resort with an early announcement that $2 million has been invested in the Resort in time for winter opening.

Winter 2015/16 in Review

Winter 2015/16 in Review

Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s first winter under new ownership couldn’t have gone better.

Pacific Group’s Four Season Plans

Pacific Group’s Four Season Plans

Mount Washington Alpine Resort has weathered a solid winter under new ownership with Pacific Group Resorts Inc., and is making small steps toward turning the Resort into a full fourseason facility.

In Profile: Rod Raycroft

In Profile: Rod Raycroft

Tourism Mount Washington has hired global tourism professional Rod Raycroft as its new manager.

Saving Cumberland Forest

Saving Cumberland Forest

Cumberland, nestled at the base of the Beaufort Mountain Range on the east side of Vancouver Island, defines itself as the “Village in the Forest”.

Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre

Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre

The Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre is located at the BC Parks parking lot at the Paradise Meadows trailhead, next to Mount Washington’s Raven Lodge.

News in Brief

News in Brief

Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.

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Brian Buckrell – Artist In Profile

Brian Buckrell – Artist In Profile

An opportune visit to Vancouver Island to visit friends who had moved to Comox from Ontario have turned into a lifetime of skiing memories for Brian and Cathy Buckrell.