Trails re-opening on Mount Washington.
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The View From Here
There is still great value if you are considering a purchase.
Mount Washington’s Alpine Village, A Unique Treat
There is a distinct difference between drive-to accommodation and the original Alpine Village.
Avalanche Dog to the Rescue!
The Mount Washington Ski Patrol gained a new member last year. He’s a four-year-old German Shepherd Malamute cross named Yuki and belongs to ski patrol director Brad Frechette.
Walk-On Ferry Passengers with Pets Beware…
I spend a lot of time on BC Ferries. On average I visit Vancouver Island two or three times per month. That means I ride a BC Ferry approximately 48 to 72 times in a year. With rates running upwards of $40.00 for a car and driver per trip it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to calculate the annual cost.
Mount Washington’s lift tickets have gone high-tech.
“This year, for the first time, the tickets will have a bar code on them, so mountain staff can scan them. The resort switched to this new system mostly for administration reasons, according to Mount Washington Director of Public Relations Dave Hampshire. “
Terrifying decline and frustrating standstill finally at an end!
For the first time in over a decade the Vancouver Island marmot population is on the rise.
Wendy Woodley, Our Mountain Star
Despite the fact that everyone tells me she knows absolutely everything about Mount Washington, I decided it was time to try to stump Wendy Woodley.
The Hawk is Here!
The new high-speed six-pack chairlift is open at Mount Washington, making history. The Hawk is one of Western Canada’s first high-speed, six-seat lifts and replaces the 22-year-old Red Chair.
Green Chair to be Lit Up for Night Skiing
When Mount Washington Ski Club coach Andrea Martin was growing up in Labrador City, in Newfoundland and Labrador, she skied at night all the time. “I miss night skiing,” she said.