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Section 8 – In Profile
Tobin Leopkey grew up on Vancouver Island skiing at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Past Issues
Banner Winter for Vancouver Island Mountain Centre’s First Winter of Operation
Groups such as Strathcona Nordics and the Freestyle Snowboard Team have used the facilities for meetings and Nordic races.
Tourism Mount Washington
Tourism Mount Washington has leveraged destination marketing dollars in a big way this year…
Winter 2012-13 In Review
The Resort opened early again, for the fourth season in a row. Snow fell in normal amounts at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this winter, and the sun shone brightly on a successful season of sliding on snow.
Summer 2013 Preview
Mount Washington has a lot of fun on tap this summer, from a new festival called ‘Tapped’ to Mile High Adventures on the scenic chairlift. “We’re going to be focusing on scenic chair rides and hiking,” Director of Business Services and Marketing Don Sharpe said.
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The Boomerang Has Returned!
The Snow is Here and The Boomerang is Ready! For the second year in a row, Mount Washington Alpine Resort will be introducing a new chairlift. It just happens to be the same chairlift as last year!
Stay & Play… Shop & Dine!
The Comox Valley offers everything from dynamic urban culture, retail, dining and entertainment to charming rural accommodations, galleries, shops and attractions.
Fire Protection Solution Sought
Calling 911 from Mount Washington can send you police and ambulance, but not fire trucks. What about the Forest Service, you ask?
The View From Here
Why would I do this to myself? Winter is going to be a little colder for me this winter…
Mountain Biking and Weddings over the top in Summer, 2006
Summer was good. We particularly saw huge growth in mountain biking related activities. The mountain biking side of the business grew 55 per cent over last year, and there were almost twice as many mountain bike season’s passholders in 2005 than the previous year.
Strathcona Park Institute Offering Weekend Programs
Weekend visitors to Strathcona will again have the option of taking a guided walk around Paradise Meadows with a Strathcona Park Institute interpretive guide, or let their children take part in some of the new activities planned for the summer.
The View From Here
Too many times we reflect on the past and what we should have done ten years ago. Perhaps these are your thoughts ten years from now as you reflect back on your new purchase at Mount Washington this year.
Major Summer Grooming
Mount Washington Alpine Resort will spent upwards of $200,000 on summer grooming this year. “We’re proposing giving the mountain a haircut,” Resort President Peter Gibson explained.
Mountain Biking and More in store for Summer 2005
The staff at Mount Washington Alpine Resort is looking forward to the opening of the summer season… a gimmee, really, after the strange “non-winter” season.
Proposed Strathcona Park Trail Head to begin at Raven Lodge
North Island Rotary clubs and BC Parks are teaming up to build a new trail head to Strathcona Park at Raven Lodge. “The trailhead has been 10 years in the decision-making,” says Andy Smith of BC Parks.
Accommodation & Events Guide Summer 2005
RIDE THE CHAIRLIFT • TAKE IN THE VIEW • MTN BIKE THE TRAILS • HIKE THE MEADOWS • INDULGE IN AN EVENT
Cruise the West Coast onboard the MV Uchuck III
The MV Uchuck III is a coastal passenger and freight vessel that provides numerous services to ports-of-call in Nootka, Esperanza and Kyuquot Sound.
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Section 8 – In Profile
Tobin Leopkey grew up on Vancouver Island skiing at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.