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The Marmot Issue
Summer 2016 In Review
The Mountain Bike Park at Mount Washington Alpine Resort was a resounding success for the summer of 2016.
Past Issues
Mount Washington Special Events
While there are always activities going on at the Resort during the day – Mile High chairlift, mini-golf, Bungy-Trampoline, hiking – Mount Washington is known for its special events. And this year’s lineup will not disappoint.
Mount Washington Ski Clubs Shine in 2011
The alpine sports clubs based at Mount Washington Alpine Resort had great winter seasons and are looking forward to busy off-season activities.
Unidentified Lying Objects?
You may be aware of some odd-looking objects that landed on the slopes of Mount Washington this spring. But those strange PVC pipe concoctions that look like instruments left behind by the Blue Man Group are actually marmot feeders. Really? Yes, really.
New Resort Staff
New faces on the mountain.
Older entries below >
The Greening of Mt.Washington
There’s an awful lot of green at Mt. Washington these days – environmentally sensitive green, that is.
2010 Olymics at Mt.Washington
Hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler would generate $2.8 billion in economic activity for B.C., according to Premier Gordon Campbell. And Mt. Washington wants a piece of the action.
Mt. Washington Special Events
This winter Mt.Washington is hosting special events all winter long; from the romantic to the ridiculous, from competitive to just plain fun! Check out the events below and join in the fun!
A new style of skiing is about to hit Mt. Washington… Freestyle Skiing
With new gear like twin tips, fat and shaped skis; with terrain parks and the influence of snowboarders, young people are flocking back to skiing.
Crown Isle – The Jewel in the Comox Valley!
Crown Isle’s 40,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse overlooks the 18th fairway and the spectacular Comox Glacier
Introducing Mt.Washington’s Three Marketeers (or Three Stooges?)
The 3 Marketeers are Chris Hounsell, Van Eyke Olivier & Dave Hampshire. All for one and one for all!
Play safe and enjoy your visit to Mt. Washington by Julia Perrie
Spring break at Mt.Washington had been a glorious holiday for the family. Sunshine washed the slopes every day and the snow was deep and rich. Six-year-old Lesley had just completed her second week of ski lessons and was eager to try a challenge…
Mt. Washington Local Area Plan Passes Unanimoulsy
A significant step toward the future development of Mt. Washington was achieved in October, when the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona unanimously passed the Mt. Washington Local Area Plan.
Guest Column by Gina Rozon
The FOR SALE sign on my neighbour’s lawn is incomplete. Sure, it gives the name of the realtor, as if just anyone can call her and arrange to buy the thing. That sign should say, “Apply next door.”
New Development Hinges on the Success of Holiday Season
A solid Christmas season will spell the difference between new development or no development on the west side of Mt.Washington.
Marmot Recovery Centre A Success
The Marmot Recovery Program has taken a major step forward in saving the Vancouver Island marmot from extinction.
Mt.Washington‚s new Raven Lodge‚ ready for the 2001/02 Winter Ski Season
“We named it after a bird that’s very visible in this area, both in vision and sound…”
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Summer 2016 In Review
The Mountain Bike Park at Mount Washington Alpine Resort was a resounding success for the summer of 2016.