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…
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VANOC’s Nordic Sport Manager gets ready with an army of staff and volunteers for the 2010 Olympics
Mount Washington Snow Farmers
They’re called the “Snow Farmers” of Mount Washington.
Savoury Solutions on Mount Washington
Food is serious business at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. The Resort offers “pretty much a little bit of everything,” said Tim Defert, Director of Hospitality at the Resort.
Local Ski Clubs in Full Swoosh!
The five ski and snowboard clubs that call Mount Washington Alpine Resort home have been busy, and their seasons are barely begun.
The Olympians are Coming!
Olympic medalist hopefuls from 14 countries will be getting ready for “Whistler” on Mount Washington.
Summer is Festival Time on Mount Washington
The Save-On-Foods family picnic is set for Canada Day July 1, as usual. The Beer Festival celebrates 10 years on Friday, July 10, while the Wine Festival is 11 years strong on Friday, Aug. 7. The Disc Golf Tournament returns on Saturday, July 18, a fun way to spend some time outdoors.
What’s in a Name?
Lake Helen McKenzie, Paradise Meadows, Kwai Lake, Mount Becher… you’ve been there, done that – but how much do you know about these places you’ve seen?
Celebrate parks Day!
The Strathcona Wilderness Institute will celebrate Parks Day on Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the trailhead to Paradise Meadows.
Savour the Tastes of the Comox Valley this Summer
Eating local is a big deal in the Comox Valley. So is drinking local. And there?s plenty of selection for both.