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2019 In Review

2019 In Review

Mother Nature may not have had a great summer, but Mount Washington Alpine Resort did!

Past Issues

Living on Mount Washington

A life changing experience. Bonnie Orel was working at a busy restaurant in Courtenay and seeking a quiet place to live, away from the bustle of city life. She had narrowed down her choices to two: Bowser, or Mount Washington.

Resort Staff Promotions

A number of people are wearing new hats at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this season!

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.

News In Brief…

Beerfest says 'Bye Bye' to Raven Lodge. BEERFEST ON THE MOVE Mount Washington Alpine Resort is looking at moving the annual Beer Festival from Raven Lodge, due to the Lodge’s popularity. “We’re looking at a new venue for the Beer Fest. Raven is so popular for...

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Welcome To The Wilderness

Welcome To The Wilderness

Strathcona Wilderness Institute has spent more than 20 years providing interpretive programs and information services in Strathcona Provincial Park.

Forcast: Snowmaking

Forcast: Snowmaking

Snowmaking will be in Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s future, after a successful test run in 2015-16.

In Profile: Tom & Heather Presnail

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

NEWS in Brief

Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort , the Comox Valley and friends on Vancouver Island.

Tourism Mount Washington Update

Tourism Mount Washington Update

Tourism Mount Washington, the Resort Association at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, is headed in a new direction with the 2015-16 season.

Pristine Snow Awaits Snowshoers

Pristine Snow Awaits Snowshoers

Just as the slow food movement has encouraged people to slow down and savour their meals, snowshoeing opens up the backcountry in a way that fast-paced skiing or snowboarding can’t.

The View From Here

The View From Here

Well… Pacific Group Resorts Inc has taken a very significant first step by purchasing Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

Alert Bay Home To Sasquatch?

Alert Bay Home To Sasquatch?

Is there a sasquatch living in the thick coastal wilderness of Alert Bay on Cormorant Island? Comox biologist John Bindernagel thinks so.

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2019 In Review

2019 In Review

Mother Nature may not have had a great summer, but Mount Washington Alpine Resort did!