Mount Washington Alpine Resort - Media Release

2012-01-25 - CWSAA Visits Mount Washington

Image:  CWSAA Board Members take a tour of the mountain.
Credit:  Mount Washington Alpine Resort

The Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) recently concluded its winter Board of Directors meetings at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. The Board enjoyed some pristine ski conditions, between meeting time, from January 17-19. This is the first time the CWSAA Board meetings were held on Vancouver Island.

"It was great to see the CWSAA visit the Island," explains Resort President and CWSAA Board Chair Peter Gibson. "Many were impressed with the ease of access to the Island via Westjet and most of all, they were impressed with the beautiful views from the top of the mountain."

The CWSAA is the representative body for the ski areas and heli and snowcat operations of British Columbia and Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Board members came to the Island from as far away as Asessippi Ski Area in Manitoba. Other Resorts attending the meetings included Whistler/Blackcomb, Marmot Basin, Sunshine Village and Cypress Mountain.

The winter meetings were wrapped up following a banquet dinner which featured Hon. Don McRae as guest speaker. The banquet dinner showcased local cuisine and included wild salmon, Fanny Bay oysters and clam chowder.    

For more information on the Canada West Ski Areas Association visit cwsaa.org and for Mount Washington Alpine Resort visit mountwashington.ca.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort is located 30 minutes above the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island.  WestJet, Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Island Express service the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ).  To find out about accommodation and package information, call Mount Washington Alpine Resort at 1-888-231-1499 toll free or locally at 250-338-1386.  Surf to www.mountwashington.ca for additional information including our live snow cam.