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The Marmot Issue
Snowmaking on Mount Washington
There are only two places in the world where making snow at a ski resort presents a challenge to the experts: New Zealand, and Vancouver Island. All Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s owners can say is: Challenge Accepted!
Past Issues
Pacific Groups Resort & Expansion Plans
After two years spent studying operations at Mount Washington Alpine Resort through winter and summer seasons, new owners Pacific Group Resorts is starting to move ahead with infrastructure and capital expenditures.
Section 8 – In Profile
Tobin Leopkey grew up on Vancouver Island skiing at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Pacific Group Resorts – In Profile
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is one of four Resorts that Pacific Group Resorts Inc. owns, and the first to geographically echo the “Pacific” in the Company’s name.
Mount Washington Ski Clubs
Mount Washington Ski Club creates all-mountain skiers
Older entries below >
Beaufort Winery now in the hands of the Comox Valley’s most famous landowner.
When James Cameron… yes, THE James Cameron, and his wife Suzy Amis purchased Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery in February, they became the Comox Valley’s most famous landowners.
Love is in the Air at Mount Washington this Summer.
Weddings on Mount Washington, Vancouver Island, BC
Is Anybody Out There?
Thankfully for 2 year-old Thomas, seen here at the mouth of his emergence burrow, the answer is yes.
News In Brief
Encompassing people, places and community happenings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Looking Back on Winter 2013-14
Last winter created some interesting challenges this year, so Mount Washington Alpine Resort got creative with the way groomers moved snow around, and innovative in dealing with season passes.
VIMSS Fundraiser Packs Curling Club
Families and supporters packed the Comox Valley Curling Club in April for the annual Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society’s Fundraiser.
In Profile: Luke deBoer
Luke deBoer is a familiar face at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
The Sochi Sojourn
There was a taste of Mount Washington Alpine Resort at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia this past winter.
John Bindernagel is something of an expert on Sasquatch
The Courtenay resident has had a 30-year international career as a professional wildlife biologist studying in numerous countries.
Tourism Mount Washington Update
Winter 2013-14 “definitely was an interesting season,” Tourism Mount Washington Manager Sarah Nicholson summed up.
Tourism Mount Washington – Where East Meets West… hopefully.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s reputation as a destination ski resort continues to solidify, thanks to the efforts of Tourism Mount Washington. As membership remains on par with 2012-13, destination marketing activities continue, Manager Sarah Nicholson said.
Possible Sasquatch Midden Unearthed at site of expanded Tube Park!
Summer grounds crews at Mount Washington Alpine Resort have uncovered more possible evidence that a family of sasquatch has been expanding on the grounds at the Resort for generations.
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Snowmaking on Mount Washington
There are only two places in the world where making snow at a ski resort presents a challenge to the experts: New Zealand, and Vancouver Island. All Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s owners can say is: Challenge Accepted!