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Oct 19, 2015 | No Comments on Whistler Cornucopia 2015 Survival Guide
Review: Whistler 50 Years of Going Beyond
I was fortunate enough to attend the screening of 50 Years of Going Beyond. The event took place in Whistler and was attended by about 250 people, mostly locals. The audience was a potpourri of young and old, athletes and ex-athletes, Whistler originals and newcomers. I expected to see a Warren Miller type of film, with skiers and boarders jumping off cliffs and sun worshippers galore. Instead the film was a clever, concise documentary of the birth, struggles and success of a world-class ski resort. One of the more poignant moments occurred when the moderator asked the audience to stand up. Confused by the request, we did as asked. He then asked all those who have used Whistler for less than 10 years to sit down. Then he asked for those who have used Whistler for 20 years or less to sit down, then 30 years, then 40 years. At 45 years a few were still standing but at over 50 years, just a handful l of gray haired athletes... ...
Oct 15, 2015 | No Comments on Review: Whistler 50 Years of Going Beyond
See you at the ROAM Winter Expo!
Need some winter inspiration? Join us at the ROAM Winter Expo! Stephanie Florian will be hosting the Adventure Travel Stage at the new ROAM Winter Expo October 17 & 18 Vancouver Convention Centre The first of its kind in Vancouver, ROAM will bring together exhibitors from premiere tourist destinations, experiential tour companies, snow sport outfitters, health and fitness experts and more under “The Sails” at the world class Vancouver Convention Centre to help inspire you to enjoy winter activities and adventures. ROAM will feature three unique marketplaces: Winter Adventure, Travel, Fitness and Lifestyle. By combining these three elements, ROAM will bring a unique experience to anyone looking for enlivening ways to spend the low sun months. Shop the trends in winter gear, explore exciting travel destinations and connect with industry professionals to help beat the winter blues. Don’t miss the Oktoberfest Craft Tent featuring the best local craft beers, free fitness classes on the show floor with yoga sessions from a lululemon ambassador, and the Burton Riglet Kids Zone to ensure the whole... ...
Oct 10, 2015 | No Comments on See you at the ROAM Winter Expo!
Whistler: 50 Years of Going Beyond – the Movie
Whistler Blackcomb: 50 Years of Going Beyond – 1965.66 – 2015.16 Presented by: Whistler Blackcomb and TELUS Produced by: Switchback Entertainment, Whistler Blackcomb, and Origin Design + Communications From the resort’s adventure-seeking founders to its freestyle heydays—and breaking Guinness World Records along the way—snowsport industry legends recount the contributions that Whistler Blackcomb has made to skiing and snowboarding and the significance of its golden anniversary. While the movie solidifies the resort’s legacy in the past, there is no denying the last 50 years are just the beginning… Full movie releasing Tuesday October 10, 2015 7pm and 9pm For more information on Whistler’s history visit http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/50 ...
BucketlistYVR – Bobsledding with Ford
If anyone ever invites you on a bucket list mission – it is your duty to say yes no matter what. By no means was this an ordinary Friday but rather a Ford Friday fun mission to Whistler with famed Bucket List author and travel journalist Robin Esrock we call #bucketlistYVR. Aside from myself, other Bloggers on this mission included Dennis Pang from Pangcouver, Vanessa Choot from Modern Mix Vancouver, James Chung from HelloVancity and Lee-Anne Ekland from Mom Paradigm . It was not until the day before the mission that we learned via Twitter who our adventure companions were. Everyone was excited, nervous, anxious and eager to try something as thrilling and adventurous as bobsledding. We met bright and early at Coastal Ford to briefly introduce ourselves and let Ford pair us with our ultimate ride. The best way to escape rainy day blues – go for a scenic drive in a vehicle made for fun! I let Will drive on the way up to Whistler so I could relax and soak up the... ...
Aug 31, 2015 | No Comments on BucketlistYVR – Bobsledding with Ford
Shades of Wanderlust
Stephanie Florian and Christina from Lumin Pictures high tail it up the Sea to Sky Highway in a Ford Fusion Energi Hybrid. The only way to travel to a Wanderlust Festival is to go green! Looks like we’re not the only ones with Wanderlust on the agenda, we follow behind lululemon en route to Wanderlust Whistler. We give a Wanderlust wave to a few friendly travellers along the Sea to Sky, feeling very eco-friendly in our luxury electric ride. When you’re in Whistler, live in style. That’s our motto! After a long day outdoors, nothing beats a little bit of comfort. Our go to accommodation – The Fairmont Chateau Whistler of course! The valet boys look after our electric ride while we settle in to Wanderlust Festival mode. Play Outdoors Media and Lumin Pictures Inc bring you Shades of Wanderlust. A visual adventure that describes exactly why you need to put a Wanderlust Festival on your bucket list if you have not yet already. Find your true north at Wanderlust. A... ...
Aug 11, 2015 | No Comments on Shades of Wanderlust
Dare to ride the hairiest zip line in North America? Introducing the Sasquatch!
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Whistler’s Homegrown Legends
Think of Whistler as a colour wheel, a kaleidoscope of bright, talented, multi-faceted individuals spinning around a flame of brilliant light. That light represents the mountains and the town. Each of these colourful characters shares a common passion. They live and breathe the here and now. They are game changers, humble and unaware, most of them too focused on their schtick to even notice that they are idolized. Little do they know, that years from now our kids will remember them as mountain gods. Since 1967 Whistler has attracted and bred a personality some like to call the ‘endless child’. This tribe continues to impact the resort scene in some shape or form. After 12 hours of après on the epic Longhorn Saloon & Grill patio interviewing a wide array of locals to find the who’s who in Whistler at this moment in time, my mission is almost complete. Humble to the core, these are some of the people of today who will impact Whistler tomorrow. Heather Paul Skier 1st... ...
Apr 22, 2015 | No Comments on Whistler’s Homegrown Legends
Sun Peaks Resort: The BC Champagne Powder Sampler
Older than Whistler, Sun Peaks Resort recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. With the charm of a European ski resort, Sun Peaks in beautiful British Columbia has a Mayor, celebrity ski queen, a slopeside grade school called the Discovery Centre for Balanced Education and endless winter activities for the entire family. Sound like a slice of heaven? There’s more. BC’s interior is blessed with a unique kind of snow that is fluffy, smooth and dry and is referred to as champagne powder. This gem of a resort town is Canada’s second largest ski area with 4,270 acres and not one, not two but three mountain peaks. Just 45 minutes north of Kamloops, Sun Peaks offers guests multiple transportation options including an airport shuttle. Kick back and let someone else do the driving as you soak up the scenery en route to the kingdom of champagne dreams. To Canadians, Nancy Greene-Raine is a celebrity ski icon and the mountain mama of Sun Peaks Resort. An Olympic gold medalist and Canadian Senator, Greene-Raine says... ...