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Museum Musings: Whistler’s first triathlon

Museum Musings: Whistler’s first triathlon

Tri, tri again
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Museum Musings: The first Fun Fitness Swim

Museum Musings: The first Fun Fitness Swim

Rather than focusing on the competition of a race, the event was described by the Whistler Question as 'a community event to encourage fitness'
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Museum Musings: Jim McConkey’s film collection

Museum Musings: Jim McConkey’s film collection

'“Diamond” Jim McConkey was an accomplished ski instructor for many years before he came up to Whistler.'
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Museum Musings: Over the top—Part 2

Museum Musings: Over the top—Part 2

The story of the first Spearhead traverse
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Museum Musings: Over the top

Museum Musings: Over the top

The story of the first Spearhead traverse
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Museum Musings: Swapping horses for bikes

Museum Musings: Swapping horses for bikes

'While bike polo is not overwhelmingly popular in the area today, in 1989 there were mountain bike polo championships held in Whistler.'
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Museum Musings: Looking back at Whistler’s Annual Chili Cook-off

Museum Musings: Looking back at Whistler’s Annual Chili Cook-off

'By the end of the day, the first Annual Chili Cook-off raised almost $1,000 for the Whistler Health Planning Society'
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Museum Musings: The rise and fall of the Varsity Outdoor Club’s Whistler cabin

Museum Musings: The rise and fall of the Varsity Outdoor Club’s Whistler cabin

'It was only a matter of time before the VOC’s quest for adventure led them onto the slopes of Whistler and the surrounding region.'
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Museum Musings: Transition Point

Museum Musings: Transition Point

The hostel at Cypress Lodge, officially reopened as such in July 1973, was the first landing spot for many Whistlerites
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Museum Musings: A ski coach’s R&R

Museum Musings: A ski coach’s R&R

'Before Whistler became a year-round destination resort, there were few visitors and events throughout the summer.'
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