Museum Musings

November 1976 was dry, with a cold north wind blowing into December.

Looking at Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains today, it is hard to imagine there was ever a time when snowboarders weren't allowed to ride on the mountains.

No one can deny that Whistler is an extremely photogenic place. With the valley's majestic mountains, clear blue lakes, and abundant wildlife, it has been a beautiful getaway for lovers of the outdoors for more than a century.

Whistler has had some pretty memorable buildings constructed in the valley, but few are as instantly recognizable as the Whistler Skiers' Chapel.

In February 1968, The Garibaldi's Whistler News (GWN) published an article entitled "Were 107 Skiers Really Lost on Whistler Mt.?" The article was meant as a (somewhat belated) response to articles published in Lower Mainland newspapers on Dec.

A few weeks ago, we wrote an article about the history of the Pacific Great Eastern (PGE) Railway.

One of the most-talked about topics in Whistler each November is opening day: when it will be, what the conditions will be like, and how the rest of the snow season looks.

As we approach another opening day for Whistler Blackcomb, we've been looking back at the early days of operations on Whistler Mountain.

If you've ever been out hiking near the train tracks on the western side of Whistler, you know how difficult the terrain can be.

This week, we thought we'd take a look at the life and legacy of Charles Ernest Chandler, one of Whistler's earliest European settlers. Known locally as Charlie, he was a trapper during the beginning of the 20th century.