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Letters to the Editor for the week of June 28

Letters to the Editor for the week of June 28

Where was the fundraising? In the most recent Pique (June 21), in an article regarding RMOW spending, (Whistler's Chief Administrative Officer) Mike Furey was quoted (as saying) " ...
A vision for all

A vision for all

" A place where community thrives, nature is protected and guests are inspired.
Caribou-boo

Caribou-boo

British Columbia is doing something new. Something every other province and territory has already engaged in—drawing up endangered species legislation. Coincidentally, B.C.
Stress management, on the rocks

Stress management, on the rocks

Over the last few months, I've had two very-athletic skier friends explain to me why they don't enjoy mountain biking. "It's too stressful," was the explanation I received. And I get it, sort of.
Letters to the Editor for the week of June 21

Letters to the Editor for the week of June 21

A salute to Lillooet firefighters Three weeks ago, a fire started down at the railroad tracks at Xusum Creek, and raced up the mountain side, right through the woods beside our homes at McGillivray Falls.
Who is steering the housing ship?

Who is steering the housing ship?

It's not news that there is a housing crisis and resulting staff shortage in the resort.
Energy efficiency and technology squeeze the carbon bubble

Energy efficiency and technology squeeze the carbon bubble

The carbon bubble will burst with or without government action, according to a new study. That will hurt people who invest in fossil fuels.
The nature guide

The nature guide

The message came in late—could I help out guiding a nature walk the next day? Of course you can, people I know would snicker. But then, they really don't know me.
Overtourism, a new force of nature

Overtourism, a new force of nature

It's #TravelTuesday! I know this because it's an Instagram thing I sometimes engage in. Being a travel writer and all, I have an archive worth of imagery to share that a lifetime of Throwback Thursdays (#tbt) can't accommodate.
Protecting your toy investments

Protecting your toy investments

Mountain culture preaches that wealth and possessions should be secondary to lifestyle. "Give me experiences, not things" and all that.