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The Marmot Issue

News in Brief

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.

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Property Owners Focused on Resort Development

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Discovering Cumberland

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

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

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

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

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

News in Brief

Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington