The Marmot

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Summer / Fall 2012 Issue

News In Brief

News In Brief

Encompassing people, places and community happenings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

The View From Here

The View From Here

Real Estate sales at Mount Washington Alpine Resort have modestly increased in the past year, giving hope that the poor market is behind us.

Winter Wrap Up

Winter Wrap Up

Mount Washington Alpine Resort enjoyed its fourth deepest snowfall in history in 2011-12, but that wasn’t the whole story for the Resort’s winter.

Successful Marmot Recovery

Successful Marmot Recovery

Her small body lay on the snow rigid with cold. She had survived seven long months in hibernation, and dug through several meters of snow to emerge from her burrow before her energy ran out.

Summer Preview

Summer Preview

After a brief break to wait for the snow to melt, staff members at Mount Washington Alpine Resort are ready for the summer season.

Sharpe Looks Sharp!

Sharpe Looks Sharp!

When Darcy Sharpe of Courtenay strapped on his snowboard for the first run of the 2011-12 season he had no idea that a few short months later he would be travelling the world on his accomplishments.