The conditions were just about perfect. Sure, it was cold, but that does something to the air to help you see a bit more clearly. Add in the fact that it was my birthday and the return of my Chinese zodiac (year of the Dog), and I was primed to witness one of the greatest […]
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The Best Runs at Whistler Blackcomb
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 […]
Up, Up, and Away From The Trail: Lessons Learned From Getting Lost
Sometimes, even when you are experienced, you can lose sight of the trail in an instant. The other day my good friend Josh and I experienced this firsthand. It wasn’t exactly the most fun day I have had, yet I can easily say that it was the most productive of the week. Sometimes you can find […]
Young Man On a Mission – Bio from Pique Newsmagazine
This article was originally published in Pique Newsmagazine in March 2013 by Michel Beaudry. It was very flattering to get a full-page piece done by an admirable writer. He’s another Northshore import. Grew up with the mountains virtually in his backyard. Riding, cycling, hiking, exploring the wild. As a kid, he spent many a winter […]
Thinking Outside The Bubble – Feature Article in Pique Newsmagazine
Some Good News out of Whistler, BC This was my first published article above 3,000 words. Happy it was sharing good news about people in my community doing great things around the world. The good news revolution will one day take over, I know it!
Top 6 Bars in Whistler, BC
Originally Published on PacSafe Blog In it’s 40 year history the town of Whistler, BC has gained a steady reputation as one of the world’s finest mountain resorts. During the day adventure seekers from across the globe flock to the hills for gravity-fed thrills, hopefully avoiding any dangerous spills. But another facet of what makes […]
Whistler Backcountry Early Season Trip Report
Growing up near the mountains, I have learned two basic tenets to follow for when to go, and when not to go. It relies on: a) trusting my intuition. b) completely disregarding the pessimistic naysayers who are almost always just guessing. Yesterday solidified both such tenets. After a five day+ apocalyptic rainstorm that soaked the […]
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 […]
“Thinking Outside the Bubble” – Pique Newsmagazine
Originally Published in Pique Newsmagazine – Whistler, BC on June 16, 2013 [dropcap1]H[/dropcap1]ardly a day goes by without someone making a casual reference to Whistler’s status as a “bubble.” Being around awe-inspiring beauty with a full palette of distracting activities means that sometimes we forget that much of the world is not so lucky, it’s […]