Museum Musings

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.

'When Whistler Mountain was first being developed as a ski resort in the 1960s, A-frames were a popular design choice, whether building a ski cabin or a Skiers’ Chapel'

'Looking back at the short but impactful history of local aviation firm Blackcomb Helicopters'

'Visitors and residents of the area have been bringing and making their own drinks for decades.'

'The origins of Whistler’s Valley Trail go back to 1976, just one year after the Resort Municipality of Whistler was formed.'