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The Marmot Issue
In Profile: Peter Gibson
After 41 years of working at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, General Manager Peter Gibson has announced he will retire at the end of the 2017-18 ski season.
Past Issues
Looking Back on Winter 2013-14
Last winter created some interesting challenges this year, so Mount Washington Alpine Resort got creative with the way groomers moved snow around, and innovative in dealing with season passes.
VIMSS Fundraiser Packs Curling Club
Families and supporters packed the Comox Valley Curling Club in April for the annual Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society’s Fundraiser.
In Profile: Luke deBoer
Luke deBoer is a familiar face at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
The Sochi Sojourn
There was a taste of Mount Washington Alpine Resort at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia this past winter.
Older entries below >
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”.
Flying here continues to get easier, according to 1 million passengers.
Getting to the Comox Valley by air is becoming even easier. A new airline offering floatplane service from downtown Comox to downtown Vancouver saw its inaugural flight touch down in Comox Harbour on April 1.
Strathcona Wilderness Institute Family Programs
Summer Programs
Olympic Spirit Committee in Action
Mount Washington Alpine Resort continues to be on the Olympic radar for teams needing a place to practice for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.
A Ranger’s Retreat in Paradise
For more than 20 years, an unassuming building nestled in the trees beyond the outer reaches of Paradise Meadows has been a welcome refuge for Rangers performing backcountry patrols or hikers seeking shelter from the rain.
2008 Mount Washington Summer Events
Upcomming event on Mount Washington.
Mount Washington’s Mountain Bike Explosion
If there’s one activity that describes Mount Washington Alpine Resort in the summer, it’s mountain biking.
“Reintroduced” Marmots help save the wild Vancouver Island Marmots
High in the sub-alpine bowls of Strathcona Park, reside some of Canada’s most precious inhabitants, a small group of incredibly rare Vancouver Island marmots.
Beaufort Heights Phase 1 Sold Out
Last summer, work crews moved around tonnes of rock along Nordic Road to clear and service Beaufort Heights, a project by Victoria developer Chris Le Fevre.
Mount Washington’s Renovation Revolution
Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s Alpine Lodge is undergoing some changes that patrons will be able to see both inside and out.
Summer 2008 Preview with a tasty addition to summer events.
Summer at Mount Washington Alpine Resort is all about savouring the moment for 2008. The tour of gastronomy begins July 1 with the annual Save-On-Foods Family Picnic, celebrating Canada Day.
Learn to fly with Vancouver Island Riders
The VI Riders started in the winter of 2006 and is looking forward to another year of fabulous riding.

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In Profile: Peter Gibson
After 41 years of working at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, General Manager Peter Gibson has announced he will retire at the end of the 2017-18 ski season.





