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Changing Faces on Mount Washington
The Executive Team at Mount Washington Alpine Resort has seen the passing of a torch and the creation of two jobs.
Past Issues
Resort Association Moving Forward with Key Initiatives
With a new website, a resounding response to its Stakeholder Survey, and winter marketing plans in place the Mount Washington Resort Association (MWRA) has undertaken a hive of recent activity.
Not Your Typical Marmot Colony!
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…
Snowmaking on Mount Washington
Make It Snow. Make It Snow. Make It Snow.
The View From Then To Here
The View From Then? Where has the time Gone?
Older entries below >
In Profile: Susan Quinn
A writer’s perspective on Mount Washington and the Marmot newspaper.
Connectivity Gets a big boost on Mount Washington
Internet, cable and telephone services at Mount Washington Alpine Resort got a huge boost in October when Investel Capital Corp. announced it purchased a minority stake in Coastline Broadcasting Ltd. of Courtenay, which provides cable service to several hundred customers at the Resort.
In Profile: John Trimmer
This winter marks John Trimmer’s 30th year as a Ski Coach, most of them spent at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, where he is Head Coach of the Alpine Ski Club.
Tourism Mount Washington Update
Tourism Mount Washington continues to see some “firsts” as it grows and expands as a Resort Association at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
NEWS in Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
Leaving Extinction Behind
Ten short years ago the extinction of the Vancouver Island marmot in the wild seemed imminent.
Study For Fire Protection Underway
The loss of three homes to fire at Mount Washington Alpine Resort last year has kick-started a serious conversation about formal fire protection. And the latest process seems to be the most hopeful yet.
Terrain Park Gets A Facelift
All eyes are on the Terrain Park at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this winter with a new partner and the addition of a 24-foot ‘Super Tubby Tank’.
2014 Summer Weddings & Events Keep Mount Washington hopping
Warm, sunny weather made for a pleasant summer season for Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
The View From Here
Mount Washington Real Estate Information
Summer 2014 Event Highlights
Weddings aren’t the only special events taking place at Mount Washington this summer. TAPPED returns on July 11 with a variety of brews for sampling and a pig roast.
What’s In A Name?
Have you ever wondered what the meanings are behind the interesting names of places in Paradise Meadows and around Mount Washington Alpine Resort?
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Changing Faces on Mount Washington
The Executive Team at Mount Washington Alpine Resort has seen the passing of a torch and the creation of two jobs.