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News in Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington
Past Issues
A Tale of Three Gibsons
Youngest brother Rick is a longtime realtor, resident, snowshoer and skier who has been involved with Mount Washington almost as many years as Peter. Only Rick will not be retiring anytime soon.
Mount Washington Ski Clubs
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is the home mountain for a number of ski and snowboard clubs, and they are a busy bunch. Here’s what they’ll be up to in the 2017-18 season…
In Profile: Peter Gibson
After 41 years of working at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, General Manager Peter Gibson has announced he will retire at the end of the 2017-18 ski season.
A Fire Truck For Mount Washington
Gimme Shelter… Mount Washington’s Fire Service has a new fire truck, but no Hall in which to put it yet.
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Property Owners Focused on Resort Development
Property owners at Mount Washington Alpine Resort are hoping new resort owners Pacific Group Resorts Inc. will move sooner than later to add amenities to the Vancouver Island ski resort.
Snow Sport Club Updates
Home Grown Heroes Start Here! “Life is about sharing our passion with anyone who cares to share with you.” Cassie Sharpe
New Ownership To Bring Year Round Investment
There is an air of excitement and anticipation at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this winter, after the Resort announced in November that Pacific Group Resorts Inc. from Park City, Utah, has purchased Mount Washington.
100 Day Winter Assurance
For the third winter in a row, Mount Washington Alpine Resort will offer a 100-Day Winter Assurance to its season ticket holders.
Summer 2015 In Review
Mile High Weddings becoming a Valley Favourite. More people than ever are saying “I do” at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
In Profile: The Sharpe Family
The Sharpe family, Don and Chantal and their children, Doug, Cassie and Darcy, has been a mainstay on Mount Washington for the past 15 years. So it seems fitting that 2015 was a pinnacle year for all members of the family.
Alan, the Beach Bumming Marmot
Alan! Alan! Alan… is that Alan! Beach bumming Vancouver Island Marmot stumps the Professors.
Discovering Cumberland
Mount Washington Alpine Resort sits in the middle of several communities: Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River and some smaller burgs in between.
Snowmaking looks feasible for Mount Washington
As Lower Mainland ski resorts make a big deal out of making snow, more people are asking whether snowmaking will be a reality at Mount Washington Alpine Resort anytime soon. The short answer, says Resort President Peter Gibson, is… “it’s possible.”
Resort Associations, a BC Grown Solution
As Resort Communities around British Columbia gain traction, Organizations trying to balance the needs of business owners, retail and residential owners are gaining in profile.
Business As Usual
It’s more than business as usual for Mount Washington Alpine Resort this winter, despite the “For Sale” sign still on the Resort.
Trailing Big Foot
John Bindernagel hopes young Biologists follow in his footsteps to unravel the mystery surrounding the Sasquatch conundrum.
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News in Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington