The Mount Washington Marmot News Magazine
NEWS, ACCOMMODATIONS AND REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES ON MOUNT WASHINGTON
Summer / Fall 2011
Bye Bye Green Chair... Hello Magic Carpets?
The venerable Green Chair Lift is gone. In its place, four covered Magic Carpets will be installed - the latest in people moving technology for North American ski resorts. And with them, a…
News In Brief
Encompassing people, places and community happenings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. ••• Mount Washington Alpine Resort had an explosive season - literally - in a record snow…
Scott paints for VIMSEC
Comox Valley artist Brian Scott is throwing his support behind the Vancouver Island Mountain Sport and Education Centre (VIMSEC) in a colourful way: through his paintings. Scott has created a…
Chris Dennis: In Profile
When it comes to Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the Dennis family of Royston gets around. You name it, one of the Dennises has likely done it - from cashier to KidZone, liftie to retail, call…
Let's Ride!
New Terrain and Packages for Beginner Mountain Bikers Have you always wanted to give mountain biking a try at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, but thought the course or the bike park were too…
BIKE EVENTS FOR 2011
The mountain bike community is stoked for a stellar lineup of events, beginning with the Bearclaw Invitational slopestyle event making its return August 4-6. “It’s huge for us,”…
New Resort Staff
Amanda Ridgway Amanda Ridgway has completed her first full winter with Mount Washington Alpine Resort, and what a winter it was to be the Resort’s Outdoor Events Co-ordinator. “I…
Mount Washington Special Events
While there are always activities going on at the Resort during the day - Mile High chairlift, mini-golf, Bungy-Trampoline, hiking - Mount Washington is known for its special events. And this…
Winter Wrap-Up 2010 - 2011
The snow started falling early at Mount Washington and didn’t stop until it smashed many records. And that translated into a successful winter season for the Resort, said Director of Public…
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Tourism Mount Washington
Tourism Mount Washington has spent the past year moving from strength to strength. And Manager Sarah Nicholson predicts the trend to continue in the foreseeable future. “We always said it…
Mountain Sports Centre takes advantage of Tribune Bay Outdoor Centre Experience
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society has hired Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre to operate the new Sport and Education Centre being built on Mount Washington. “We have 3,000 kids…
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Freehold Proven Popular
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is preparing to offer a second phase of freehold ownership sometime in the fall of 2011. This comes after an overwhelming response to the first offering, which…
Winter Snowfall Buries Records
If “La Nina” were the words of wisdom to follow as Mount Washington Alpine Resort entered the 2010-2011 winter season, “snow” was the ultimate understatement. The Resort…
Mount Washington Ski Clubs Shine in 2011
The alpine sports clubs based at Mount Washington Alpine Resort had great winter seasons and are looking forward to busy off-season activities. The Alpine Ski Club hosted three successful races…
Unidentified Lying Objects?
You may be aware of some odd-looking objects that landed on the slopes of Mount Washington this spring. But those strange PVC pipe concoctions that look like instruments left behind by the Blue…
Strathcona Park Trail Maps & Guides
Exclusive to the Mount Washington Marmot - Forbidden Plateau, Paradise Meadows and Buttle Lake Provincial Parks Guide. This section includes maps, detailed trail guides, trail information and a list…
