The Mount Washington Marmot News Magazine
NEWS, ACCOMMODATIONS AND REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES ON MOUNT WASHINGTON
Winter / Spring 2003/04
25 Years: The Dawn of a New Era
"It's amazing what one quick, seemingly innocent glance out of a car window can set in motion." The weather was perfect that February day…
Will Christmas Bring a new Ski Lift to Mount Washington?
Mount Washington Alpine Resort General Manager Peter Gibson is playing his cards close to his chest these days when it comes to announcing any ski terrain expansion.…
Bear Lodge coming out of Hibernation!
Have you ever wondered what that building foundation was that sits right next door to Deer Lodge? Don’t you wish that they would just get on with…
Horizon Air on the Horizon and Possible Direct Flights to Mexico
A new regional airline is now servicing the Comox Valley, and two more only have to give the final nod before offering international flights. And that’s good…
The Olympic Push is on at Mount Washington
The resort is progressing with its plans of becoming a training centre for Olympic-calibre and emerging Nordic athletes in the years and months ahead of the actual…
Summer Visitors Exceeds 1,000,000 for the First Time
Mount Washington Alpine Resort hit the magical million mark before transitioning to the winter season, with one of its most successful summers ever. “It…
Mountain Biking was a Ripping Success last Summer
So much so, that resort Public Affairs Director Dave Hampshire hopes they can host a B.C. Cup mountain bike series race next summer. And they’ve expanded…
Fresh Faces on Mount Washington
Kevin Wallace ~ Executive Chef Kevin Wallace is the new Executive Chef at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, having moved to the Alpine Lodge from his position as sous…
Measured Growth... A strategy For Success on Mount Washington
When Harry Measure left his native Trail-Rossland area in the early 1970s, he knew that one day, he would be back in the mountains. Now Measure, the principal in…
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Mount Washington's Alpine Village a Unique Treat...
There is a distinct difference between “drive-to” accommodation and the original Alpine Village. When you are searching for a tranquil winter wonderland you will…
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Plan the Perfect Mount Washington Getaway
So, you have decided to spend your vacation on Mount Washington, and you don't know where to stay. The first thing you need to consider is how many people are in your…
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Pizza Mogul
A new business at Mount Washington Alpine Resort is offering a “Pizza Italy” for visitors this winter. Pizza Mogul is open in the old Nordic Lodge on Henry Road,…
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Smith Transportation offering 7 Day a Week Service
Mount Washington is getting out of the transportation business. The Alpine Resort has handed over responsibility for its ski bus to Rob Smith of Smith Transportation, who has…
Need a Boost?
Help will be close at hand this winter on Mount Washington. After spending many years in the chain rental trailer at the base of the ski hill and witnessing drivers…
Emergency Services Building Faces Uphill Battle
A petition to tax property owners at Mount Washington in order to pay for an emergency services building, has failed. But one of the people behind the petition…
To Some, Mount Washington is called Home
When Mount Washington first opened its slopes 25 years ago, it offered two chairlifts and “rubber tire” service for people driving up the dirt road to…
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Snow to Surf... Changing with the Times
It’s the sound of snow crunching beneath your ski boots as you slough your way up the hill to grab your skies, slap them on and then zip down the hill like a blur.…
Snow Removal Contract Awarded
Emcon Services Inc. has taken over snow removal duties for Mount Washington Alpine Resort for the 2003-204 winter season. Emcon won the government road maintenance…
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RV Parking Lot makes way for increased Day Parking space
The RV parking lot at Mount Washington is officially gone. In its place will be more day parking, which the resort hopes will solve some of the congestion visitors experienced…
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RCMP Presence to Increase
Policing will have a higher profile on Mount Washington when the Alpine Resort opens for the snow season. The Courtenay RCMP Detachment has dedicated two members –…
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Mount Washington has a New Name
Canada Post has given the Alpine Resort its own post office. The low volume postal area will start operation in January 2004, from Altitude Sport and Gifts in the Alpine…
Bernie's Bench Dedication
Two longtime Mount Washington Resort employees who passed away last year were honored in a special way this summer, with memorial benches on Memory Lane.…
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Play it Safe this Winter
Welcome to the snow zone. There is more to your winter wonderland than fun. Freezing temperatures mean black ice and snow can accumulate quickly into a thick blanket that…
