Tobin Leopkey grew up on Vancouver Island skiing at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
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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Mountain Sports Centre on the Wish List for 2010
In addition to funding athletes, the Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society (VIMSS) is overseeing a significant infrastructure project based at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Beaufort Heights Leads the Way in New Construction
Building confidence remains high at Mount Washington despite a recent economic downturn in Canada, and a softening of housing prices.
Olympic Teams Like What They Are Seeing Here
The list of teams that have committed to coming to Mount Washington for Olympic training is growing.
Major Grant Announced for Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society has received a grant from the North Island Economic Trust that will allow them to move forward with their Mountain Sports Centre.
Culinary Tourism gains popularity with travelers
Where traditional tourism offers three-dimensional viewscapes or perhaps adventure experiences, culinary tourism , relatively new to North America, assaults all the senses.
News In Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
VIMSS continues to help our future Olympians
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society works to put Vancouver Island athletes on the podium in both winter and summer alpine events.
Winter 2008 In Review
The 2007-08 winter season was a great success at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Bruce Turner In Profile
Bruce Turner slowly approaches Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the yellow Bobcat he’s driving chugging slowly but steadily through the parking lot. He climbs out, his long hair tucked into a toque, and ambles into the Alpine Lodge.