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The Marmot Issue
Pacific Groups Resort & Expansion Plans
After two years spent studying operations at Mount Washington Alpine Resort through winter and summer seasons, new owners Pacific Group Resorts is starting to move ahead with infrastructure and capital expenditures.
Past Issues
Recent Sasquatch research points to Marmot Guardianship
Evidence has come to light that the recovering Vancouver Island Marmot population at Mount Washington has had a helping hand this year – a large, furry hand.
Social Media, a whole new language for Mount Washington.
OMG. Here’s a video update; see our YouTube channel; catch us on Twitter; new blog post; thanks for posting to Instagram.
Mosaic’s Grand Adventure
Hello. My name is MOSAIC. I think you might have heard of my family before because, between you and me, we’re almost as famous as the Kardashians.
Podium of Life assists an avid skier to compete, in Adaptive Sports AND able-bodied sking.
When Mel Pemble announced two years ago that she wanted to be a competitive ski racer, her mother Rachel wasn’t sure how to react. They were sitting in their home in England when Mel made her announcement.
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Get it Fresh from the Comox Valley Farmers Market
The first thing that hits us as we alight from the car on a Saturday morning at the Comox Valley Farmer’s Market is an assault on the senses: the sounds of folk music coming from the covered stage; fresh coffee smells wafting over the light spring breeze; the colourful flowers, herbs and vegetables gracing tables and tailgates.
Caretaking Paradise
The Marmot continues its feature on the caretakers of Mount Washington Alpine Resort with Janyce and Lawrence Erickson of Paradise Ridge Lodge.
Mount Washington Events Guide
2005/06 WINTER EVENTS
Mountain Management Committed To Community Involvement
Running a growing ski resort is busy business. But that hasn’t stopped staff members at Mount Washington Alpine Resort from lending a hand with community service in a big way.
Zero Results in Sasq-Watch
This rare shot was taken in the summer of 2004, before the winter season that will go unmentioned. Naturalists who study primate behavior presume this beast was upset because Whiskey Jacks got all of the attention, and, most importantly, all of the handouts. Photo: Neil Havers
Unsung Heroes Clean Up!
Paul and Lana Hawkins of Campbell River (shown right) are ready to take on full-time caretaking duties at Bear Lodge. Paul has worked on the mountain for six years as head of Security and Custodial services.
Mount Washington Ski Club
The club’s aim is to provide a high quality and affordable competitive ski program.
A Surveyor’s View…
Ross Glover was a surveyor working with McElhanney Engineering of Vancouver when the physical village was first laid out 27 years ago.
Vancouver Island Marmots Finally Turning the Corner
There is another good turn happening. Underfoot.
Snow Sport Clubs Alive & Well on Mount Washington
A season of no snow has not dimmed interest in these clubs. “Last year was such a tough year,” said John Trimmer, head coach of the Mount Washington Ski Club.
2010 Olympic Update
The Resort has applied for a grant from Western Economic Diversification to help fund a trio of projects. The projects include finishing the trailhead accessing Strathcona Park from Raven Lodge, a Nordic Stadium and accompanying cross-country and biathlon accoutrements and the Mountain Sports Centre.
More New Faces at Mount Washington
Following on the heels of a world tour Brent Curtain has arrived back at Mount Washington. This time as Director of Public Relations and Special Events Co-ordinator.
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Pacific Groups Resort & Expansion Plans
After two years spent studying operations at Mount Washington Alpine Resort through winter and summer seasons, new owners Pacific Group Resorts is starting to move ahead with infrastructure and capital expenditures.