The Marmot

You may be aware of some odd-looking objects that landed on the slopes of Mount Washington this spring. But those strange PVC pipe concoctions that look like instruments left behind by the Blue Man Group are actually marmot feeders. Really? Yes, really.

Tourism Mount Washington has spent the past year moving from strength to strength. And Manager Sarah Nicholson predicts the trend to continue in the foreseeable future.

When it comes to Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the Dennis family of Royston gets around. You name it, one of the Dennises has likely done it – from cashier to KidZone, liftie to retail, call centre operator to heavy-duty mechanic apprentice.

The snow started falling early at Mount Washington and didn’t stop until it smashed many records.
And that translated into a successful winter season for the Resort, said Director of Public Relations Brent Curtain.

Comox Valley artist Brian Scott is throwing his support behind the Vancouver Island Mountain Sport and Education Centre (VIMSEC) in a colourful way: through his paintings.

Exclusive to the Mount Washington Marmot

The Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society has hired Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre to operate the new Sport and Education Centre being built on Mount Washington.

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

New Terrain and Packages for Beginner Mountain Bikers.