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Snowshoeing Renaissance On Mount Washington

Dec 1, 2012

Snowshoeing began as a method of winter transportation among Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples. It wasn’t until 1843 when a group of a dozen Montreal businessmen got together to hike through the wilderness on snowshoes as a form of recreation.

Mount Washington Is Key To Recovery Efforts!

Dec 1, 2012

It’s working… Home to Canada’s rare and endangered Vancouver Island marmot, Mount Washington is central to the recovery efforts to save them. Thanks to an active captive breeding and reintroduction program, a wild population of fewer than 30 individuals (2003) is now estimated at 350-400 marmots in the wild.

Mount Washington is going viral.

Dec 1, 2012

Last year Mount Washington’s Facebook page was a busy online community, and now there are nearly 15,000 people who have “liked” their page. They have more than 4,600 followers on Twitter as well. Promotional videos are all over YouTube and Vimeo too, and garner between 4 – 6,000 views.

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Mount Washington is on the map!

Mount Washington is on the map!

Jul 1, 2004

For the first time ever, the streets at Mount Washington will be properly labeled and indexed on the Comox Valley Street Map, says Carolyn Mulvaney of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Real Estate Development Update

Real Estate Development Update

Jul 1, 2004

Looking for real estate that’s a little more upscale at Mount Washington Alpine Resort? Try Wildwood at Strathcona.

Winter 2003/04 Second Best Ever!

Winter 2003/04 Second Best Ever!

Jul 1, 2004

“We beat last year, but we didn’t beat two years ago,” management said. “We figure there were around 400,000 visitors.”

To some, Mount Washington is called Home

Dec 1, 2003

When Mount Washington first opened its slopes 25 years ago, it offered two chairlifts and “rubber tire” service for people driving up the dirt road to the day lodge. Now, close to 400,000 people visit the resort every winter, and six to 10 families live at the resort full time. They’re even getting their own post office at the Resort.

Play It Safe This Winter!

Dec 1, 2003

Welcome to the snow zone. There is more to your winter wonderland than fun. Freezing temperatures mean black ice and snow can accumulate quickly into a thick blanket that camouflages everything beneath it.

Snow Removal Contract Awarded

Snow Removal Contract Awarded

Dec 1, 2003

Emcon Services Inc. has taken over snow removal duties for Mount Washington Alpine Resort for the 2003-204 winter season.

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