The Marmot
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Winter/Spring 2017/18 Issue
Resort Staff Promotions
A number of people are wearing new hats at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this season!
Summer 2017 In Review
Summer was a great season for Mount Washington Alpine Resort, says General Manager Peter Gibson. “We were really pleased with the numbers, especially with the chairlift numbers,” he said.
News In Brief…
Beerfest says 'Bye Bye' to Raven Lodge. BEERFEST ON THE MOVE Mount Washington Alpine Resort is looking at moving the annual Beer Festival from Raven Lodge, due to the Lodge’s popularity. “We’re looking at a new venue for the Beer Fest. Raven is so popular for...
A Tale of Three Gibsons
Youngest brother Rick is a longtime realtor, resident, snowshoer and skier who has been involved with Mount Washington almost as many years as Peter. Only Rick will not be retiring anytime soon.
Mount Washington Ski Clubs
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…
In Profile: Peter Gibson
After 41 years of working at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, General Manager Peter Gibson has announced he will retire at the end of the 2017-18 ski season.
A Fire Truck For Mount Washington
Gimme Shelter… Mount Washington’s Fire Service has a new fire truck, but no Hall in which to put it yet.
Resort Association Moving Forward with Key Initiatives
With a new website, a resounding response to its Stakeholder Survey, and winter marketing plans in place the Mount Washington Resort Association (MWRA) has undertaken a hive of recent activity.
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…
