The Mount Washington Marmot News Magazine
NEWS, ACCOMMODATIONS AND REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES ON MOUNT WASHINGTON
Summer / Fall 2001
Mt.Washington's new Raven Lodge? ready for the 2001/02 Winter Ski Season
The new Nordic Lodge has been christened Raven Lodge, and will be open and operational for the 2001/02 winter season, says Mt. Washington General Manager Peter Gibson. "We named it after a…
New Look for Realty World Coast Country and Rick Gibson
On June 29, 2001 two major changes took place in the Comox Valley. The offices of Realty World Coast Country and Realty Executives merged forces into the largest Royal Lepage office on Vancouver…
New Bike Trail Maps ready for the 2001 summer season.
Mt.Washington has developed a biking trail map in time for the 2001 summer season. Some 20 trails have been color-coded and overlaid on a map of the mountain, making it easier for increasing…
Westjet goes head-to-head with the competition
WestJet's popularity has taken the Comox Valley, and Mt.Washington by storm, ever since the no-frills airline started direct service between Comox and Calgary in March. Flights started arriving daily…
New Lift Lines Cut
New Lift Lines Cut While work continues on Raven Lodge, plans are going ahead to replace the Red Chairlift. Resort staff has cut a line of sight from the base to the proposed unloading area, which is…
Local Area Plan Update
A public hearing was held at Mt. Washington in mid-June to invite comment on Mt. Washington's new Local Area Plan. The plan is designed to guide the growth and development of the resort and protect…
Swedish television
Swedish television is proud to present, our latest star, Mt. Washington Resort! Mt. Washington came "this close" to hosting an episode of The Mole for Swedish television. But the ski resort…
Explore the "Other End" of Strathcona Park"
With 70,000 local and international visitors each year, the Forbidden Plateau area of Strathcona Provincial Park is undoubtedly the most popular. But the "other" end of Strathcona offers a wealth of…
Trail Host Volunteers Needed
Due to the volume of people using the park, it is important for visitors to understand the need to preserve and appreciate the area's natural environment. The goal of the Volunteer Program is to…
Record Setting Winter Season!
Mt.Washington had a record year in skier visits for 2000/2001, reports Director of Resort Services Don Sharpe. "It was awesome," Sharpe said. "We did record numbers in downhill, about 378,000 skier…
Mt.Washington and Tourism Comox Valley win Big Time at Annual Tourism AGM!
Mt.Washington and Tourism Comox Valley dominated at Tourism Vancouver Island's awards ceremony in Qualicum Beach in May, as each won two major awards. The mountain resort won the Corporate…
National Cross Country Ski Team
Mt.Washington hosts National Cross Country Ski Team once again for the second year in a row, Mt. Washington played host to the National Cross Country Ski Team for some spring training. The…
Summer 2001 Events & Activities
This year is shaping up to be a year of growth for Mt. Washington, as the Resort is set to become a four-season destination. "This summer the addition of some new and exciting events and activities…