Mount Washington Alpine Resort continues to expand its snowmaking plan for the 2016–17 season.
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Stay & Play – Shop & Dine!
Make sure you check out the COMOX VALLEY as part of your visit to MOUNT WASHINGTON. Enjoy the rural charm and urban allure of the Comox Valley and discover first rate accommodations, dining, shopping and entertainment!
Get it Fresh from the Comox Valley Farmers Market
The first thing that hits us as we alight from the car on a Saturday morning at the Comox Valley Farmer’s Market is an assault on the senses: the sounds of folk music coming from the covered stage; fresh coffee smells wafting over the light spring breeze; the colourful flowers, herbs and vegetables gracing tables and tailgates.
Caretaking Paradise
The Marmot continues its feature on the caretakers of Mount Washington Alpine Resort with Janyce and Lawrence Erickson of Paradise Ridge Lodge.
Mount Washington Events Guide
2005/06 WINTER EVENTS
Mountain Management Committed To Community Involvement
Running a growing ski resort is busy business. But that hasn’t stopped staff members at Mount Washington Alpine Resort from lending a hand with community service in a big way.
Unsung Heroes Clean Up!
Paul and Lana Hawkins of Campbell River (shown right) are ready to take on full-time caretaking duties at Bear Lodge. Paul has worked on the mountain for six years as head of Security and Custodial services.
Zero Results in Sasq-Watch
This rare shot was taken in the summer of 2004, before the winter season that will go unmentioned. Naturalists who study primate behavior presume this beast was upset because Whiskey Jacks got all of the attention, and, most importantly, all of the handouts. Photo: Neil Havers
Mount Washington Ski Club
The club’s aim is to provide a high quality and affordable competitive ski program.
A Surveyor’s View…
Ross Glover was a surveyor working with McElhanney Engineering of Vancouver when the physical village was first laid out 27 years ago.