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.

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The Fell Family – In Profile

The Fell Family – In Profile

Dan and Kim Fell and their two sons are part of a trend gaining strength at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, of families living full time at the Resort near Courtenay, B.C.

Snow School for Marmots?

Meet Pixy. She’s a 2 year old adolescent Vancouver Island marmot, one of only about 200 of this endangered species in the world.

Sasquatch Has Hit The Mainstream

After years of the odd footprint or vocalization being recorded around Mount Washington and northern Vancouver Island, Bigfoot is finally being noticed.

Brian Buckrell – Artist In Profile

An opportune visit to Vancouver Island to visit friends who had moved to Comox from Ontario have turned into a lifetime of skiing memories for Brian and Cathy Buckrell.

2019 In Review

Mother Nature may not have had a great summer, but Mount Washington Alpine Resort did!