Whistler

COATS FOR KIDS>> Winter coats for children of all ages can be dropped off at Dual Mountain Drycleaners, both locations, at Market Pavilion and Function Junction. Coats are accessed by anyone in need through the Re-use It Centre.

ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA, WHISTLER SECTION>> Outdoor club focused on mountaineering, ski touring, climbing and hiking. Trip schedule at www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html. Call 604-902-1772.

BLACKCOMB>> Blackcomb Mountain will open early for the 2004-’05 winter season on Sat. Nov. 20, weather permitting. The mountain will officially open on Thurs. Nov. 25.

DIALOGUE CAFÉ – SANDY SANTORI>> The Minister of State for Resort Development Sandy Santori will be a part of the next Dialogue Café on Fri. Nov. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at MY Place in the upstairs lounge.

WHISTLER WRITERS FESTIVAL>> The festival continues this weekend with various events such as readings from SFU students at BBK’s Pub on Sun. Nov. 7. Cost is $10. For info on other events contact Stella Harvey at stella25@telus.

Short stories from The Vicious Circle

New colour scheme, progression to set clearer terrain park standards

Kelly posted the fastest second run of the day at Soelden, moving from 22 nd to 11 th in the standings – a personal best for the 25 year old, who was first selected to the development team in 1996. Her next race is on Nov. 26 in Aspen, Colorado.

Ketchum considers ban on gated roads

Whether you’re new to town or have a tendency to leave things to the last minute, this is just a reminder that opening day for the mountains is chaos.