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The Marmot Issue
Snowmaking on Mount Washington
Make It Snow. Make It Snow. Make It Snow.
Past Issues
From Wax to Fax to Macs
Neil Havers carves out a successful graphic arts career.
Rick Morson – Part of the team behind the VIMSS dream
Rick Morson’s epiphany came while accompanying his children, then 12 and 14 years old, to a race in Pemberton, B.C.
Mountain Centre Opens its doors to a surprising array of users
The Vancouver Island Mountain Centre continues to attract groups for both winter and summer.
Tubing at Mount Washington Alpine Resort has a new place and a new face this winter.
The Tube Park has been moved closer to the Alpine Lodge, and it has expanded’ Resort President Peter Gibson said.
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Vancouver Island Marmots Shelby… The Gold Medalist!
Shelby is a Vancouver Island marmot, one of the rarest creatures in the world. She had pups this June, becoming the first female known to have sired four litters of pups in the wild.
Paralympic Nordic Event set for Mount Washington
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is ready to host its first-ever International Paralympic Committee World Cup event in March, 2007.
The View from Here
Wildwood at Strathcona is taking real estate in the Mount Washington area to a new level. This is the first project designed and built to truly take in the four seasons of the area.
Unsung Heroes of the Strathcona Parkway
A heavy snowfall descending on Mount Washington sends skiers and snowboarders scurrying to start their snowplow turns. For Emcon Services, a heavy snowfall sends their employees running to their snowplows.
The View From Here – Rick Gibson
A Mile Hi awaits You on Mount Washington!
News In Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
Mount Washington Ski Club Champions Learning and Racing
Allison Forsyth is a world champion alpine skier, Olympic athlete and member of Team Canada’s alpine ski team for 12 years.
The Return of a Champion: Allison Forsyth Looks Ahead to 2010
Allison Forsyth’s dream of competing in the Torino Olympics in Italy last February came crashing down during a training run for the women’s downhill. But that doesn’t stop a true champion…
Summer Weddings and Mountain Biking continue to grow in popularity.
Summer was all about bikes, bevies, weather and weddings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Sushi Anyone?
Wes Erikson has signed a three-year lease with Mount Washington Alpine Resort to continue operating Sushi-Mon in the former Nordic building, located near the Hawk Chairlift.
Air Canada Back at Comox Valley Airport
Beginning August 1, Air Canada Jazz will provide regional jet service between Comox and Calgary.
WINTER 2006/07 IN REVIEW
Mount Washington Alpine Resort had a great ski season this past year. “We started fantastically with an early opening, Nov. 30, and lots of powder,” Mount Washington Marketing Director Karen Bonell said. “1998 was the last time we opened in November,” Bonell said.
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Snowmaking on Mount Washington
Make It Snow. Make It Snow. Make It Snow.