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.
Winter / Spring 2014/15 Issue
Discovering Cumberland
Mount Washington Alpine Resort sits in the middle of several communities: Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River and some smaller burgs in between.
Snowmaking looks feasible for Mount Washington
As Lower Mainland ski resorts make a big deal out of making snow, more people are asking whether snowmaking will be a reality at Mount Washington Alpine Resort anytime soon. The short answer, says Resort President Peter Gibson, is… “it’s possible.”
Resort Associations, a BC Grown Solution
As Resort Communities around British Columbia gain traction, Organizations trying to balance the needs of business owners, retail and residential owners are gaining in profile.
Business As Usual
It’s more than business as usual for Mount Washington Alpine Resort this winter, despite the “For Sale” sign still on the Resort.
Trailing Big Foot
John Bindernagel hopes young Biologists follow in his footsteps to unravel the mystery surrounding the Sasquatch conundrum.
In Profile: Susan Quinn
A writer’s perspective on Mount Washington and the Marmot newspaper.
Connectivity Gets a big boost on Mount Washington
Internet, cable and telephone services at Mount Washington Alpine Resort got a huge boost in October when Investel Capital Corp. announced it purchased a minority stake in Coastline Broadcasting Ltd. of Courtenay, which provides cable service to several hundred customers at the Resort.
In Profile: John Trimmer
This winter marks John Trimmer’s 30th year as a Ski Coach, most of them spent at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, where he is Head Coach of the Alpine Ski Club.
Tourism Mount Washington Update
Tourism Mount Washington continues to see some “firsts” as it grows and expands as a Resort Association at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
