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Whistler’s national team connections affirmed Another successful camp for Rob’s Rockettes…

Whistler’s national team connections affirmed Another successful camp for Rob’s Rockettes…

It was Boyd’s show. The camp was all his idea and no one else’s. And he put the thing together with the same quiet determination that led him to the top of the World Cup downhill standings 20 years ago.
Traditional territory well used

Traditional territory well used

Re: Clean digs in Whistler (Pique letters April 24) Francois Lepine’s assertion that there have been no First Nation archaeological sites found in Whistler couldn’t be further from the truth.
The price of Games

The price of Games

A report is expected to come to council this month that will detail how much Whistler has spent to date in preparing to host the 2010 Olympics.
Wesabe the best thing ever

Wesabe the best thing ever

A few weeks ago I put together a list of time saving software, and referenced a financial tracking and planning website called Wesabe (www.wesabe.com).
Ace Mackay-Smith: Creating fun in the belly of
the beast

Ace Mackay-Smith: Creating fun in the belly of the beast

It’s not like Whistler has lost its soul or anything… but — “Everything is getting so serious,” says Ace Mackay-Smith with her signature giggle.
Clean digs in Whistler

Clean digs in Whistler

In last week’s Pique, Squamish Nation Chief Gibby Jacob stated that: “For us, getting the opportunity to reinstate ourselves back in the Whistler valley is a pretty important thing for us.” I spent 25 years digging holes in Whistler.
The bottom line

The bottom line

“Whistler kills Aspen.” – Gene Simmons, April 21, 2008 on genesimmons.com If the long-tongued Whistler homeowner sticks around, he’ll really know.
Technology for safer cars

Technology for safer cars

I’ve always thought that if the car companies and regulatory bodies out there wanted to make a safer car it wouldn’t be too difficult.
A ski challenge worth celebrating

A ski challenge worth celebrating

JP Baralo and his vision for kids The comic book says it all. Sure it’s a bit corny. And yeah, it’s not all that sophisticated. But the kids loved it! They loved seeing their own mugs in it.
What do Olympic sponsors know?

What do Olympic sponsors know?

Much was made of Whistler’s designation as the first ever “Host Mountain Resort” for a Winter Olympics, but there are indications the world may not be beating a path to our door.