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New For 2016/17
Pacific Group Resorts Inc. is celebrating its first anniversary of ownership at Mount Washington Alpine Resort with an early announcement that $2 million has been invested in the Resort in time for winter opening.
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Mountain Sports Centre takes advantage of Tribune Bay Outdoor Centre Experience
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society has hired Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre to operate the new Sport and Education Centre being built on Mount Washington.
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Introducing DON SHARP New Director of Resort Services focuses on people services at Mt.Washington.
Don Sharp and family enjoy their move to the Comox Valley. In fact, the kids think they are on a permanent holiday!
Marmot Breeding Centre crucial for species long term survival
Vancouver Island Marmots make their home at Mt.Washington.
New Look for Realty World Coast Country and Rick Gibson
Rick Gibson was so excited about the “new look” he decided to finally update his photo. (It’s not Rick and his uncle!)
16,000 Visitors Increases Summer Visits By 11%
Mt.Washington Resort solidified its reputation as a year-round destination with a successful summer season.
The View From Here Rick Gibson
I’m looking forward to 2001. It’s been a while since I saw the movie but I’m looking forward to it anyway. I even looked forward to 1984 but nothing untoward happened that year either. Oh sure we had the real-life
Big Brother, cause let’s face it, “a rose by any other name…”. I had more hair and was many pounds lighter. I’ve come a long way since then. I’m sure most of you have to.
Disabled Skiing Program a Huge Success on Mt.Washington
Jackie Crabseth first skied with Herb Bradley and the Vancouver Island Skiing for the Disabled Society 20 years ago. The Campbell River ski racer, now 31, had been skiing since she was seven years old, and competes in downhill, slalom and Super G races.
New Lodge Defines The “New Look” For Development On Mt. Washington
Mt.Washington’s newest lodge, which will be the base for the ski resort’s west side expansion, now stands sentinel over the snowy alpine meadows at the mouth of Paradise Meadows.
Alfredo Yabut’s recipe for Success…
Food service at Mt. Washington took on a new look in a variety of ways, when the 2000-01 ski season got underway.
New Village Plan Focuses on Village Core and Summer Growth
Cohesiveness. It’s a word that’s been bandied about Mt.Washington Resort for many months, as the management team works on both an improved village concept and expansion of 600 acres to the west.
Celebrate the Six-Pack with a 6ix-Pak this winter
The 6ix-Pak is a brand new form of ticket voucher that pays tribute to Mount Washington’s new high-speed 6-pack chairlift, the Hawk. The 6ix-Pak replaces the now-defunct High Five passes.
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New For 2016/17
Pacific Group Resorts Inc. is celebrating its first anniversary of ownership at Mount Washington Alpine Resort with an early announcement that $2 million has been invested in the Resort in time for winter opening.