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News In Brief…
Beerfest says 'Bye Bye' to Raven Lodge. BEERFEST ON THE MOVE Mount Washington Alpine Resort is looking at moving the annual Beer Festival from Raven Lodge, due to the Lodge’s popularity. “We’re looking at a new venue for the Beer Fest. Raven is so popular for...
Past Issues
In Profile: John Trimmer
This winter marks John Trimmer’s 30th year as a Ski Coach, most of them spent at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, where he is Head Coach of the Alpine Ski Club.
Leaving Extinction Behind
Ten short years ago the extinction of the Vancouver Island marmot in the wild seemed imminent.
Study For Fire Protection Underway
The loss of three homes to fire at Mount Washington Alpine Resort last year has kick-started a serious conversation about formal fire protection. And the latest process seems to be the most hopeful yet.
Terrain Park Gets A Facelift
All eyes are on the Terrain Park at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this winter with a new partner and the addition of a 24-foot ‘Super Tubby Tank’.
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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.
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.
News In Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
Summer Grooming Improves Winter Snow Conditions
Grooming is not just a winter activity at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
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.
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.
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.
News In Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
Leduc Family Profile
Mention a family dedicated to the Mount Washington Ski Club,and Normand and Cindy Leduc’s names are bound to come up.
Conferences and Catering Push Summer 2008 over the Top
The summer season continues to grow at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. “Tourism was up this year,” Resort Marketing Director Karen Bonell said.
Olympic Dreams Begin with Our Youth
When the International Olympic Committee announced in the summer of 2003 that the 2010 Winter Olympics would take place in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., Directors at Mount Washington Alpine Resort decided they wanted to be a part of the celebration.
Uphill for 30 Years!
As Mount Washington prepares a celebration for its 30th anniversary, the Marmot offers a timeline of major developments at the mountain since Alex Linton and Henry Norie first conceptualized a ski resort on the mountain.
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News In Brief…
Beerfest says 'Bye Bye' to Raven Lodge. BEERFEST ON THE MOVE Mount Washington Alpine Resort is looking at moving the annual Beer Festival from Raven Lodge, due to the Lodge’s popularity. “We’re looking at a new venue for the Beer Fest. Raven is so popular for...