I grew up skiing Whistler Blackcomb. To say that I know and love the resort is an understatement where my actions speak louder than words, having carved a life here against the odds. But I’m not one of those jaded locals. I’m a fan of visitors, as the visitors drive the resort. Sure it gets […]
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Sochi Spirit: Whistler’s Snowboard Olympians [Whistler Traveller]
Originally Published in Whistler Traveller Magazine Whistler’s Snowboard Athletes BY STEVE ANDREWS In February and March of 2010, Whistler hosted the biggest celebration of the town’s history when it welcomed the world for the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games. The entire village was packed with tens of thousands of athletes and spectators witnessing the pinnacle of […]
Sochi Spirit: Whistler Traveller Magazine
Link to original article Sochi Spirit Whistler’s Snowboard Athletes BY STEVE ANDREWS In February and March of 2010, Whistler hosted the biggest celebration of the town’s history when it welcomed the world for the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games. The entire village was packed with tens of thousands of athletes and spectators witnessing the pinnacle […]
5 Ski Resorts for Varied Abilities
Finding a ski resort that appeals to everyone can oftentimes be difficult. The choices are much simpler when everyone in the group is at a similar skill level, but there are a good number of resorts that have something for everyone — from bunny hills to the steep and deep and everything in between. The resorts […]
DIY Ski and Snowboard Tuning Shop: The Essentials
Having a well-tuned pair of skis or snowboard is one of those things that seem to get overlooked at least once a year — who wants to wait a half hour on your first day of the season while your skis/board are being tuned and the snow is taunting you. And even if you get […]
The Characters you meet in a ski resort
I think this might be my first blog post for another site actually. Well at least one that I was paid for. Here’s the original link. Being a local at a huge ski resort allows for some interesting insights. You see things at a much different pace than others who populate the mountain. The constant cycle […]