The Marmot
The latest news about the Comox Valley and Mount Washington. Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, rural, waterfront, whatever the choice, we can help you find what you are looking for.
Summer / Fall 2006 Issue
The View from Here
Wildwood at Strathcona is taking real estate in the Mount Washington area to a new level. This is the first project designed and built to truly take in the four seasons of the area.
News In Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
Air Canada Back at Comox Valley Airport
Beginning August 1, Air Canada Jazz will provide regional jet service between Comox and Calgary.
The Snow Pack is Back!
After a year of virtually no snow threatened water levels in the Valley in 2004-05, there is no such thing now: the Resort closed in mid-April with 15 feet of snow. And that snow at the top of the mountain translates into water at the bottom.
Tim Defert, In Profile
Mount Washington Food and Beverage Manager Tim Defert has had his learning year. Now he’s getting down to business.
‘Boomer Crazies’ LOVE The Outback
A black diamond skier, Mark Proudfoot craves the steep and the deep. And up until this year, his hometown mountain couldn’t deliver. Then the Outback happened.
New Trailhead for Paradise Meadows
Paradise Meadows is getting a new trailhead, nearly 20 years after the idea was first mentioned.
Paralympic Cup comes to Mount Washington
Mount Washington Alpine Resort will host an International Paralympic Committee World Cup race next winter. The resort was awarded the event in early June, after months of negotiation.
Celebrate Summer at Mount Washington
“We’ll be hosting our most popular events again,” says Don Sharpe, Director of Business Services for Mount Washington. “We’ll also be tweaking and enhancing them this year.” he added.
