Museum Musings

A trio of local cookbooks can tell us much about Whistler’s past.

'In the 1980s and ’90s, two trademarked symbols of the Whistler Resort Association could frequently be seen around town'

Skating and hockey have been popular winter sports in the Whistler area for more than a century

'The opening of the Peak Chair on Whistler Mountain in 1986 opened up more than just lift-accessed alpine terrain...'

Avalanche dogs have been working on Whistler Mountain for more than 40 years

'When looking into the stories behind the photographs, we often find connections to other images...'

From recruitment to expertise, Carter and Fyles grew into mountaineering luminaries

'Those who head up Whistler Mountain this winter will find that a lot has changed over the past 50 seasons, from opening new facilities to merging with Blackcomb Mountain to adapting to changing weather conditions'

The passion for the outdoors exhibited by Whistler’s early explorers was unwavering

When Whistler Mountain opened for skiing during the winter of 1965-66, it had four lifts, all supplied by GMD Mueller of Switzerland.