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Mount Washington Ski Clubs
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is the home mountain for a number of ski and snowboard clubs, and they are a busy bunch. Here’s what they’ll be up to in the 2017-18 season…
Past Issues
Beaufort Winery now in the hands of the Comox Valley’s most famous landowner.
When James Cameron… yes, THE James Cameron, and his wife Suzy Amis purchased Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery in February, they became the Comox Valley’s most famous landowners.
Love is in the Air at Mount Washington this Summer.
Weddings on Mount Washington, Vancouver Island, BC
Is Anybody Out There?
Thankfully for 2 year-old Thomas, seen here at the mouth of his emergence burrow, the answer is yes.
News In Brief
Encompassing people, places and community happenings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Older entries below >
Driving from Sea Level to Ski Level… Are you Prepared for Winter Driving?
You may leave home snow free, rest assured there is plenty on the road when driving up to Mount Washington.
IPC World Cup Returns in 2009
Mount Washington Alpine Resort will host an International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup event from March 8-14, 2009. It is the second World Cup Event in three years for the Resort, which hosted its first in 2007.
Mountain Sports Centre on the Wish List for 2010
In addition to funding athletes, the Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society (VIMSS) is overseeing a significant infrastructure project based at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Beaufort Heights Leads the Way in New Construction
Building confidence remains high at Mount Washington despite a recent economic downturn in Canada, and a softening of housing prices.
Olympic Teams Like What They Are Seeing Here
The list of teams that have committed to coming to Mount Washington for Olympic training is growing.
Major Grant Announced for Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society has received a grant from the North Island Economic Trust that will allow them to move forward with their Mountain Sports Centre.
Culinary Tourism gains popularity with travelers
Where traditional tourism offers three-dimensional viewscapes or perhaps adventure experiences, culinary tourism , relatively new to North America, assaults all the senses.
VIMSS continues to help our future Olympians
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society works to put Vancouver Island athletes on the podium in both winter and summer alpine events.
News In Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
Winter 2008 In Review
The 2007-08 winter season was a great success at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Bruce Turner In Profile
Bruce Turner slowly approaches Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the yellow Bobcat he’s driving chugging slowly but steadily through the parking lot. He climbs out, his long hair tucked into a toque, and ambles into the Alpine Lodge.
The Robertson/Reitsma Team In Profile
When you say “food” at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the first thought that might come to mind is “Robb Robertson”.
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Mount Washington Ski Clubs
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is the home mountain for a number of ski and snowboard clubs, and they are a busy bunch. Here’s what they’ll be up to in the 2017-18 season…