The Marmot
The latest news about the Comox Valley and Mount Washington. Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, rural, waterfront, whatever the choice, we can help you find what you are looking for.
Winter / Spring 2009/10 Issue
Mountain Biking… Summer’s Big Winner
Summer was pleasant at Mount Washington in 2009, in more ways than one.
Getting Ready for Whistler, and Beyond
Just because you didn’t score a ticket to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a front row seat watching some of the world’s future Olympians in action.
Enhance your visit
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is an ideal place to centre oneself for an extended holiday in the Comox Valley and beyond.
Five VI Riders on B.C. Freestyle Teams
Last year the VI Riders encouraged more girls to join their Club.
Freestylers roll up sleeves and build own site
The Mount Washington Freestyle Club spent the summer working on their most aggressive project ever: to create a full freestyle site at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Olympic Volunteerism
Mount Washington staff, club members and athletes are very involved in the 2010 Winter Olympics
Exciting Year for Adaptive Snowsports
The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) is preparing for an exciting year in 2010. VISAS offer people with physical or mental disabilities the chance to enjoy alpine or Nordic skiing as well as snowboarding.
Low Impact Olympic Presence for Visitors
While Mount Washington Alpine Resort will be hosting many international Teams in the weeks leading up to the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the Resort will still be open for business from the public.
Len Apedaile
VANOC’s Nordic Sport Manager gets ready with an army of staff and volunteers for the 2010 Olympics