Tag: Mount Washington

Mount Washington Firehall project officially breaks ground

Construction on the new Mount Washington fire hall is officially underway. 

Nobody injured after overnight fire to a chalet on Mount Washington

A chalet on Mount Washington Alpine Resort caught fire early Wednesday morning. 

Heavy overnight rain forces Mount Washington to adjust weekend operations

Mount Washington operations will be limited this weekend because of warmer, wetter conditions. 

Two skiing events moved due to lack of snow on Mount Washington

Challenges continue to pile up for Mount Washington because of a lack of snow this season. 

Mount Cain to pause operations this weekend due to lack of snow

Vancouver Island ski hills are feeling the effects of a difficult winter season. 

Warmer Mount Washington conditions forcing alpine resort to adjust operations

Recent warm, wet conditions at Mount Washington are affecting resort operations until colder, drier weather arrives. 

Mount Washington to begin gradually reopening for ski season Friday

Get your skis shined up and grab a stick of Juicy Fruit — some slopes are opening at Mount Washington on Friday, Dec. 19.

Mount Washington delays opening day due to lack of snow

Chairlifts at Mount Washington Alpine Resort will not run Friday as originally planned. 

Mount Washington invests $3 million into enhancements ahead of winter season opening

Mount Washington Alpine Resort is investing nearly $3 million to enhance the guest experience for the 2025/26 season. 

Construction to start on Mount Washington Fire Hall in Spring 2026

Mount Washington will get an upgraded emergency response station for residents and visitors. 

First snowfall of season recorded at Mount Washington

After stormy weather last weekend, Mount Washington Alpine Resort is now covered in snow. 

New General Manager for Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Canada Day will be both Canada’s birthday and the first day of Mount Washington’s new General Manager. Pacific Group Resorts,...

Mount Washington welcoming 60 more marmots to Vancouver Island colonies

Canada’s most endangered mammals got some new friends this week, the first wave of more than 60 marmots to...

Skiing to return for Father’s Day weekend

Despite the calendar saying it is mid-June, skiing will still be a Father’s Day weekend activity this year. With cooler...

Crews respond to motorcycle crash on Mount Washington road

COURTENAY, B.C. - Emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle crash at Mount Washington, according to reports from...

Mount Washington veteran reflects on 40-plus years with alpine resort

COURTENAY, B.C. - A Mount Washington legend is hanging up his boots. Peter Gibson, the general manager of the resort,...
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