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Snowmaking on Mount Washington

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.

Older entries below >

Is Anybody Out There?

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

News In Brief

Encompassing people, places and community happenings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

Looking Back on Winter 2013-14

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

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.

The Sochi Sojourn

The Sochi Sojourn

There was a taste of Mount Washington Alpine Resort at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia this past winter.

Tourism Mount Washington Update

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.

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.

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Snowmaking on Mount Washington

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!