The Mount Washington Marmot News Magazine
NEWS, ACCOMMODATIONS AND REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES ON MOUNT WASHINGTON
Winter / Spring 2004/05
It's Time to Explore the OUTBACK!
The Boomerang - Mount Washington sets high standards with a new lift and a third more terrain! The Boomerang will launch Mount Washington into the next…
News In Brief
News in Brief is a new feature at the Marmot newspaper, encompassing people, places and things at Mount Washington. The Resort has hired a new Director of Outdoor Operations,…
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The View From Here
Why UK You Ask? The real estate market at Mount Washington is fluid, constantly evolving and, this year, moving swiftly. In the last two years I’ve had easily…
Nordic Training Facilities 'Ready' for the Olympics
Nordic skiing is about to take the spotlight at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, putting the Resort in a unique position as compared to other Ski Resorts in British…
Bear Lodge Set to Open
It’s been a bear of a project, but Bear Lodge is almost complete. And it's already half sold, says Rick Gibson of Royal LePage. The foundation for Bear Lodge…
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400 New Acres and more for 2004 Winter Season
Winter is shaping up to be the most exciting Mount Washington Alpine Resort has ever had, says a Mount Washington representative. ”We’re adding a lift and 400…
Summer 2004 In Review
”It was our best summer ever.” So says just about everyone at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. And that despite four weeks of bad weather in the height…
New Nordic Boss looks Forward to Future
Marc Lyster is the new Nordic boss at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Lyster takes over from Mark Paganelli, who ran the program for the past four years.…
Building Boom Hitting Mount Washington
Mount Washington is about to be hit with a building boom. Bear Lodge is just the start of a fresh spate of construction, which also saw a new chalet built along…
Comox Valley Airport goes International
The Comox Valley Airport has gone international. Air Transat Holidays began offering charters from Comox to Puerto Vallarta at the beginning of December.…
Mount Washington Community Assn. Focuses on Community Safety Issues
Property owners at Mount Washington are busy with the Mount Washington Community Association (MWCA), changing the association's articles so that its board members…
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Meet the Mountain Boys
They're called the "Mountain Boys", and they're bounding down a snowpacked pathway in the Alpine Village: Stewart, nine, in his shirt sleeves, Andy, six,…
Events on Mount Washington
This winter Mount Washington is hosting special events all winter long; from the romantic to the rediculous, from competitive to just plain fun! Check out the…
Planning 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…
Sarah Green Aims for the Olympics
Sarah Green, a 17-year-old Victoria biathlete whose home ski terrain is Mount Washington Alpine Resort, was recently awarded a $500 grant to help to offset her…
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Mount Washington to host a Major Biathlon Event
Mount Washington Alpine Resort will host a Biathlon North American Cup race Feb. 25-27, 2005. It's the highest level biathlon competition ever to be hosted in B.C., says event…
In Memorium: Alex Linton, Resort Founder and Visionary
The man who first spied the pristine snow of Mount Washington and envisioned a family ski resort for the mile-high peak, has passed away. The weather was perfect one…
Strathcona Nordics offer Expanded Programs
Mount Washington boasts of a strong, family-oriented Nordic skiing club that is also known for its racing programs. The Strathcona Nordics are Vancouver Island's…
In Profile: Eric Meertens, New Mount Washington Operations Manager
Taking care of operations at Mount Washington Alpine Resort has just become a three-person job. Mike Klein has been promoted to Director of Operations and two more…
Are you Ready for the Yeti?
Scotland has its Loch Ness Monster. The Okanagan has Ogopogo, and Victoria's Cadboro Bay has Caddy the Cadborosaurus. Does Mount Washington have its Sasquatch?…
Notes from the Field: An Inside Look at what it takes to manage a successful Marmot Recovery Program
In the Field In September, Recovery Team head Don Doyle expressed what we were all feeling: “I just wish they’d all take a Valium and go…
