The Marmot

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The Marmot Issue

Past Issues

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…

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Connectivity Gets a big boost on Mount Washington

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

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 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

NEWS in Brief

Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.

Leaving Extinction Behind

Leaving Extinction Behind

Ten short years ago the extinction of the Vancouver Island marmot in the wild seemed imminent.

Study For Fire Protection Underway

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

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’.

Summer 2014 Event Highlights

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?

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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