Opinion

As a parent that was affected by the first round of Spring Creek closures, I was extremely saddened to hear about the final closure of the Bear Cubs program at Spring Creek Daycare Centre.

Try to imagine how different a place Whistler would be if Ralph Latham hadn't taken a skinny teenager under his wing, turning him from a rink rat into a ski patroller. Latham was a volunteer patroller at Mt.

People still using XP or otherwise avoiding Vista can breathe easy.

"The ski business is broken. We've forgotten what it means to truly celebrate the joys of sliding over snow in wintertime." - Bill Lamond There must be a magic element in the Deep Cove air.

Jesse Ferreras presented some very cogent points in his article "Water War." There are some I wish to emphasize.

"If you cry, you're off the team." - Toria Whitney She's the best skier not on the national team. And a lot of gals with "Canada" stencilled on the back of their jackets are feeling the heat. Which is the way it should be.

We don't usually turn to politicians and their prepared speeches for confirmation, but if anyone remains unconvinced that we are living in a period of extraordinary change they could do worse than listen to some of our political leaders.

While the One Year Countdown to the 2010 Games should have been a moment of pride for all of us, I walked away feeling a little betrayed.

"You only regret the decisions you don't make." - Jordan Glasser It was the trip to Snowbird that did it. The fierce Wasatch Mountains. The deep fluffy snow. The unbelievable feeling of dropping big vertical with no lifts in sight.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the staff at Whistler Blackcomb for hosting my family's holiday this year. This was our best trip yet.