The Marmot
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Summer / Fall 2011 Issue
Vancouver Island Visitor Centre Open for Business
The centre, located on the Comox Valley Parkway just off the exit from Highway 19, held its official opening with a community gathering and gala on April 28.
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.
Tourism Mount Washington
Tourism Mount Washington has spent the past year moving from strength to strength. And Manager Sarah Nicholson predicts the trend to continue in the foreseeable future.
Chris Dennis: In Profile
When it comes to Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the Dennis family of Royston gets around. You name it, one of the Dennises has likely done it – from cashier to KidZone, liftie to retail, call centre operator to heavy-duty mechanic apprentice.
Winter Wrap-Up 2010 – 2011
The snow started falling early at Mount Washington and didn’t stop until it smashed many records.
And that translated into a successful winter season for the Resort, said Director of Public Relations Brent Curtain.
Scott paints for VIMSEC
Comox Valley artist Brian Scott is throwing his support behind the Vancouver Island Mountain Sport and Education Centre (VIMSEC) in a colourful way: through his paintings.
