The Mount Washington Marmot News Magazine
NEWS, ACCOMMODATIONS AND REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES ON MOUNT WASHINGTON
Summer / Fall 2009
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? Curious about their…
News In Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington. The Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers honoured Mount Washington in April as Ski Area of the Year. The Vancouver Island Society…
Olympic Update
The 2010 Winter Olympics are less than a year away, yet one event at Mount Washington Alpine Resort last winter made it seem like the Olympic Games were already here. The Resort hosted its…
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…
Kate Dodd In Profile...
Every five years during her adult life, Kate Dodd has switched jobs. Until she joined the staff at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, that is. Now, she’s having so much fun she…
New Interpretive Hut Opens
Visitors wanting to access the Strathcona Provincial Park Trailhead from the parking lot beside Raven Lodge will notice a big change this summer: a new Interpretive Hut. “It has taken…
Winter 2009 In Review
Winter 2009 In Review Winter at Mount Washington Resort got off to a slow start last December, but picked up speed through to the spring actually extending the operating season. “We had…
Summer Grooming Improves Winter Snow Conditions
Grooming is not just a winter activity at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. The Resort has a dedicated group of experienced groomers, led by Operations Manager Erik Meertens, who trade in their Snow…
Celebrate parks Day!
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. This will also be a day to…
Ski Clubs Keep Busy in the Heat of the summer
Snowsports don’t stop when Mount Washington Alpine Resort closes its doors on the winter season. All five of the Clubs that compete in their chosen fields – whether it be Alpine or…
Say Hello to my Little Cousin!
The Vancouver Island Marmot is thought to have originated on the mainland of British Columbia, prior to the Cordilleran glaciation about 10,000 years ago. The Marmot Recovery Foundation surmises…
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Strathcona Wilderness Institute Family Programs
Sun, July 5 • Birth of a Sub-Alpine Summer Helen Mackenzie / Battleship Lake Loop. Observe the thaw and appearance of life in this easy 3 hour hike. Meet at the interpretation center at 11:00…
60 - 70 Marmots to be Released this Summer on Vancouver Island
A remarkable year is planned for the extremely rare Vancouver Island Marmot. Did you know the largest natural and continuously occupied colony of Vancouver Island marmots live right here on Mt…
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. Surgenor Brewing in Comox is the latest brewery on the scene. Surgenor did their…
Discovering Points North and South...
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is an idyllic resort nestled beside the Beaufort Range, midway between the Comox Valley and Campbell River. It is a retreat, an eco-experience or an extreme adventure.…
