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Dec 13th, 2022
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2022/23 Season - Limited Intake
Aug 8th, 2022
MWSPA is now preparing to enter our 39th year of operation. This volu...
21/22 Season Updated On-hill Protocols
Jan 28th, 2022
Be advised that we have received the following update to our o...
21/22 Season Ski/Snowboard Skills Training Schedule
Jan 13th, 2022
Free ski and snowboard lessons are on! Sundays starting Janu...
38th PQAW Patrol Training Days (21/22 Season)
Sep 29th, 2021
38th PQAW Patrol Training Days (21/22 Season) Sunday, Novembe...
Covid-19 Safety Plans
Dec 2nd, 2020
Covid-19 safety plans are now posted here: http://www.mwskipatr...
Nov 7 2015 MWSPA Chute Shorts Film Festival - Paradise Waits
Nov 2nd, 2015
Full Details Mt Washington Volunteer Ski Patrol Association is hostin...
Chute Shorts Film Festival
Sep 28th, 2015
2015 Chute Shorts Film Festival Our 1st annual film festival...
MWSPA Annual Training Weekend Oct 24 - 25
Jul 18th, 2015
Mark your calendars now to block out Oct 24 and 25 for Mount Washingto...
Chute Shorts Crowdfunding Campaign
Mar 16th, 2015
Chute Shorts Film Festival Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign No matter...
Mark Salesse Funeral
Feb 19th, 2015
I expect that you have read the news about Mark Salesse's tragic death...
Patrol Award Winners
Jan 23rd, 2015
2013-2014 SEASON PATROL AWARD WINNERS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - JESS CAVAN...
1st Year Snow Camps
Dec 22nd, 2014
Now that the mountain is open, the 1st year snow camps are scheduled f...
MWAR Open Dec 20
Dec 22nd, 2014
Mt Washington Alpine Resort started with a limited opening on December...
Movie Fundraisers
Nov 16th, 2014
Ski Patrol Movie fundraisers Nov 23 matinee in Victoria (2pm @ Vic ...
Training Weekend Success
Nov 9th, 2014
The annual training weekend was a successful and snowy weekend. 78 pat...
End of Season Notes and Things to Keep in Mind for next Season
May 5th, 2014
It was quite the unusual season at Mt Washington Alpine resort...
Season Over
Apr 22nd, 2014
It's been an unusual but fun season. Enjoy the summer and fall and we'...
AST 1 Course by IAG
Mar 19th, 2014
AST1 course for Mt Washington Mar 29-30 http://www.islandalpineguides...
Junior Patrol Application for 2014/15
Mar 6th, 2014
Accepting Applications now! - More at: http://mwskipatrol.com/p...
MWAR Winter 2.0
Feb 12th, 2014
Mt Washington Reopens Thursday, Feb 13 http://www.mountwashington.ca/...
Snow Camp, Finally
Jan 14th, 2014
The dates planned are: Jan 15th and 24th midweek. Jan 18 and 19 week...
Jan 12 Opening Day!
Jan 11th, 2014
Good News! Mt Washington Alpine Resort will have the downhill and Nord...
TimberWest Donation Advances Mt Washington Volunteer Ski Patrol Training
Nov 26th, 2013
A record number of first year applicants and the rest of the v...
Into the Mind - Special Victoria Show
Oct 11th, 2013
A special showing of http://intothemindmovie.com/ by Sherp...
Comox Ski Swap Cancelled
Oct 8th, 2013
The Comox Valley Ski Swap will not be held this year. Comox Valley Sea...
Winter Caretaker needed for 2013-2014 Season
Sep 30th, 2013
We are accepting applications from interested candidates&nbs...
2013 Annual General Meeting
Sep 29th, 2013
Dear Patrol Member,we are pleased to invite you to come to t...
TimberWest Donation
Sep 17th, 2013
The Mt Washington Ski Patrol Association is pleased to receive a $1000...
PQB News story about Junior Patroller Program
Mar 23rd, 2013
A recent PQB News story about the junior patroller program: http://...
Avalanche Skills Training One Course at MWAR
Feb 17th, 2013
http://www.islandalpineguides.com/trips/31 AST1 Mt. Washi...
Junior Patroller Program now accepting applications
Jan 30th, 2013
Vancouver Island School Ski Patrol Program (VISSPP) is a joint project...
100 tips from Ski Patrollers
Jan 14th, 2013
http://www.skinet.com/skiing/photo-gallery/patrollers-100 Example - #...
Ski Patrol Rescues Sheep
Jan 10th, 2013
VALLEY COUNTY -- The Tamarack Ski Patrol was called out this week to r...
Powder to the Patrol
Jan 5th, 2013
Great story about Nigel - the MWAR instructor who provides our members...
Samaritans of the Snow
Dec 22nd, 2012
An interesting history of the National Ski Patrol in a very rare book ...
Volunteer and Staff Ski Patrol Meet and Greet
Dec 20th, 2012
Come on out to the Volunteer and Staff Ski Patrol Meet and Greet Sat...
1st Years completing training
Dec 17th, 2012
The last two weekends have been busy and productive with the mountain ...
Unprepared in the backcountry
Nov 29th, 2012
With early season conditions still in effect, Whistler Blackcomb ski p...
Surviving an Avalanche
Nov 20th, 2012
What started as a glorious powder day ended in a desperate fight for s...
Early opening day - Nov 30
Nov 19th, 2012
MWAR announced this afternoon that Opening Day is November 30. Start s...
MWAR issues first snow report of the season
Nov 16th, 2012
We just received our first significant dump of the season and the fore...
New MWAR commercial features Carli
Nov 10th, 2012
MWAR Christmas commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQpd...
Successful Training Weekend
Oct 29th, 2012
125 members, including 42 1st year trainees attended our annual traini...
What you need to know for Training Weekend
Oct 22nd, 2012
Attention All Patrollers A Pre-Training...
Training Weekend
Oct 2nd, 2012
It's October and that means that training weekend is fast approaching....
Training Weekend CPR-C Classes
Oct 2nd, 2012
Mary MacLean is kindly offering her services for CPR-C recertification...
Bill Moore Memorial and Funeral Service
Aug 2nd, 2012
Dear Patrol Member,Our avid and cherished Patrol Member Bill Moore die...
Volunteers Needed for Bearclaw Invitational Mountain Biking Event
Jul 18th, 2012
Volunteers Needed... Bearclaw Mountain Biking Event August 3rd and 4t...
Winter Caretaker needed for 2012-2013 Season
May 21st, 2012
We are accepting application of interested candidates...
Women, Teens Take Longer to Recover From Concussions
May 12th, 2012
Sports-related head trauma is common in amateur and youth spor...
The Canadian National Snowboard Team at MWAR
Apr 8th, 2012
The Canadian National Snowboard Team is training at Mount Washington t...
Tree Well Safety
Mar 22nd, 2012
With the latest round of storms, the tree wells are getting steep and ...
Rick Mercer Reports on the Ski Patrol
Jan 22nd, 2012
http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/Shows/The_Rick_Mercer_Report/1233563683/ID=2...
Help Support Vancouver Island Avalanche Bulletin
Jan 20th, 2012
MWSPA is a supporting organization for the Vancouver Island Avalanche ...
Avalance Awareness Video
Jan 17th, 2012
Starring Mt Washington Ski Patroller Bill Phipps! http://www.youtube....
Years of Service Party
Jan 12th, 2012
The Mount Washington Area Resort has invited all Volunteers with 5 or ...
Caretaker Change
Jan 11th, 2012
Brandon has been removed as the MWSPA chalet caretaker . Ivan ( summer...
MWSPA continuing as a sponsor of VIACS
Jan 11th, 2012
We're sponsoring the Vancouver Island Avalanche Bulletin again this ye...
Who's Got Mail
Jan 4th, 2012
If you do not yet have a lock on your mailbox , you will not receive a...
Deborah Miller and Derek Tolmie finish training
Jan 3rd, 2012
Congratulations go to Deborah Miller and Derek Tolmie for completing t...
Avoid Machine Shop
Jan 1st, 2012
MWAR Operations has asked us to avoid traveling through the machine sh...
Outback Opens Jan 1st
Dec 31st, 2011
The paid patrol was out on Friday doing avalanche control for the firs...
Sunday Ski Lessons
Dec 24th, 2011
A reminder - we have set up ski and snowboard lessons every Sunday at ...
Ring in 2012 at the Chalet
Dec 23rd, 2011
All Volunteers and their family/friends are all invited to the potluck...
Early Christmas Present
Dec 21st, 2011
Tim Baker was up the mountain training rookies today. Here's the story...
Outback Patrol Training
Dec 20th, 2011
With winter officially here, the Director of Ski Patrol, Jesse Perciva...
Holiday FAR Attendants Needed
Dec 19th, 2011
Sandra McLaughlin is requesting people to sign up to be a FAR Attendan...
Avalanche Beacons for sale
Dec 18th, 2011
Two used beacons for sale : one Tracker DTS @ $ 200 and one Pulse Barr...
Mail box locks
Dec 17th, 2011
A reminder that if you wish to receive any manager cedits earned, you ...
Tony and Sterling - Motivated 1st Year Patrollers
Dec 17th, 2011
Congratulations go out to Tony Botica and Sterling Keys - the first tw...
MWAR Meet and Greet - Wed December 14th
Dec 10th, 2011
George Trousdell and Peter Gibson are extending an invitation to all M...
Scheduling Duty Days
Dec 8th, 2011
For those of you who missed the presentation at training weekend, sche...
Nova Scotia introduces ski-helmet law
Dec 7th, 2011
The Nova Scotia government introduced new legislation on Tuesd...
Morning Meetings at Eagle Bump
Dec 5th, 2011
By request of the Patrol Director and as reminder - the morning meetin...
Personalized Decal for Equipment
Dec 4th, 2011
Engrave It is offering a weather proof personalized decal to stick on ...
Opening Day Dec 2nd
Dec 2nd, 2011
A beautiful sunny day greeted skiers who took advantage of the early o...
Mailboxes for Manager Credits
Nov 30th, 2011
Please advise Paul pvroom@shaw.ca if you have the name of someone...
Family Season Passes only after 2pm
Nov 29th, 2011
Due to the expected long lines for season passes and photos,...
Rookie Snow Camps
Nov 28th, 2011
First Year Patrollers - If you have not already done so, please make...
Lift Evacuation Training
Nov 27th, 2011
A day that started off cold and snowy turned into a wet, windy and col...
Opening Day December 2!
Nov 22nd, 2011
The latest storm and the upcoming storms have convinced Mt Washinton A...
Early Season Avalanche Dangers
Nov 17th, 2011
Pro skier's death highlights avalanche danger Professional skier Jami...
Operation Red Nose is looking for volunteers
Nov 16th, 2011
Operation Red Nose is looking for volunteers to help provide safe ri...