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The Marmot Issue
Zip Line Expansion Approved
The first Phase of a $3.5 million Zip Line opened at Mount Washington Alpine Resort last summer and was an immediate hit. Now the Resort’s owners are hoping to ride that success all the way to a four-span finish line in the summer of 2020.
Past Issues
Mount Washington Partners with Rossignol
To round out the retail experience, Mount Washington and Rossignol will present a new Rossignol Demo Centre near the base of the Eagle Chairlift.
News In Brief
Updates from Mount Washington
Audio Footprint Proves Sasquatch Existence
Audio footprints may yet prove Sasquatch existence.
Mount Washington Crucial for Marmot Recovery
The news this past spring out of Strathcona Provincial Park wasn’t what the Vancouver Island Marmot recovery crew was hoping for.
Older entries below >
Cathy Saflin IN PROFILE
Finding a short definition of her job title as Accommodation Manager at Slopeside Accommodations at Bear and Deer Lodge draws Cathy Saflin up short.
Spring Skiing with Podium of Life
Last Spring, the Podium of Life Snow Sports Academy did something different: instructors Shane and Corey Harle took their students to Whistler Mountain for the Spring.
Calamity hits Rhodesian cryptozoologist’s Sasquatch findings.
Calamity has hit a Rhodesian cryptozoologist who reported a sasquatch sighting at Mount Washington Alpine Resort a year ago.
Rentals Gets A Facelift
Did you know that Mount Washington Alpine Resort spends approximately $200,000 per year on new gear in its rental pool?
Miracle Day Fund supports Learn to Ski Program.
With contributions exceeding $40,000 over 10 years, more than 1,000 Comox Valley students in Grades 4 – 6 have been offered ski lessons thanks to Rick Morson and the CIBC?Wood Gundy Miracle Day Fund.
A Return Engagement For The Vancouver Island Marmot!
Canada’s endangered marmot is continuing to make progress on its road to recovery. The birth of 75-80 pups in the wild this spring shows our tenacious little marmot has the potential for a full recovery.
News In Brief – Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
Your seasonal wrap up of latest mountain news.
Rick Gibson’s The View From Here
After 25 years, the ownership group is ready to hand over the reins to someone ready to move forward with the Resort.
From Wax to Fax to Macs
Neil Havers carves out a successful graphic arts career.
Rick Morson – Part of the team behind the VIMSS dream
Rick Morson’s epiphany came while accompanying his children, then 12 and 14 years old, to a race in Pemberton, B.C.
Mountain Centre Opens its doors to a surprising array of users
The Vancouver Island Mountain Centre continues to attract groups for both winter and summer.
Tubing at Mount Washington Alpine Resort has a new place and a new face this winter.
The Tube Park has been moved closer to the Alpine Lodge, and it has expanded’ Resort President Peter Gibson said.
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Zip Line Expansion Approved
The first Phase of a $3.5 million Zip Line opened at Mount Washington Alpine Resort last summer and was an immediate hit. Now the Resort’s owners are hoping to ride that success all the way to a four-span finish line in the summer of 2020.