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The Marmot Issue
Snowmaking in the Forecast
Mount Washington Alpine Resort continues to expand its snowmaking plan for the 2016–17 season.
Past Issues
Summer in Review
Summer was all about the snow at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this year. No, that’s not a typo: there was enough snow left over from a record-setting year that for the first time ever, the Resort was open for summer skiing in July.
Mount Washington Ski Clubs
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is home to six snow sport clubs and one summer sport (mountain biking) club whose members spend their seasons practicing and competing on their “home” hill.
Section 8 Snowsport Institute
A company at Mount Washington has been teaching ski and snowboard instructors how to teach for the past four years.
Endangered Marmots respond to Coldest Spring in 74 Years with a Boon of Pups!
Extreme cold, and snow lingering well into the summer months, had the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Team worried about pups.
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Mount Washington Experiences Huge Summer Growth!
Raven Lodge has proved to be a great facility for summer visitors and groups of all sizes.
Safety Building Plans Progressing
Plans for a combined fire hall and public safety building at Mount Washington are progressing, says Jay Oddleifson, Director of Property Development and Finance at the Alpine Resort.
Fondue Fridays at Raven Lodge
Many North Americans will remember fondue as a home party craze in the ’70s. But did you know that the history of the fondue is truly epic?
First trip to Mount Washington?
Here are things you should know.
A new Look and a New Leader for Snow School
Snow School Director Mike Manara has come to Vancouver Island from Marmot Basin in Jasper, Alta., where he spent three years as Director of Skier Services.
The View From Here
There is still great value if you are considering a purchase.
Mount Washington’s Alpine Village, A Unique Treat
There is a distinct difference between drive-to accommodation and the original Alpine Village.
Avalanche Dog to the Rescue!
The Mount Washington Ski Patrol gained a new member last year. He’s a four-year-old German Shepherd Malamute cross named Yuki and belongs to ski patrol director Brad Frechette.
Walk-On Ferry Passengers with Pets Beware…
I spend a lot of time on BC Ferries. On average I visit Vancouver Island two or three times per month. That means I ride a BC Ferry approximately 48 to 72 times in a year. With rates running upwards of $40.00 for a car and driver per trip it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to calculate the annual cost.
Mount Washington’s lift tickets have gone high-tech.
“This year, for the first time, the tickets will have a bar code on them, so mountain staff can scan them. The resort switched to this new system mostly for administration reasons, according to Mount Washington Director of Public Relations Dave Hampshire. “
Terrifying decline and frustrating standstill finally at an end!
For the first time in over a decade the Vancouver Island marmot population is on the rise.
Wendy Woodley, Our Mountain Star
Despite the fact that everyone tells me she knows absolutely everything about Mount Washington, I decided it was time to try to stump Wendy Woodley.
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Snowmaking in the Forecast
Mount Washington Alpine Resort continues to expand its snowmaking plan for the 2016–17 season.