Whistler

Whistler is a strange place for a hemp store. Tofino? Sure. Saltspring Island? OK. Nelson? Makes sense.

Road work on Highway 99 between Vancouver and Whistler will be completed by the start of the ski season, according to the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Highways. "It will all be finished before December," said MoTH spokesperson Dan Mayberry.

At first glance it would appear to be akin to mixing oil and water, but last weekend?s initial meeting of recreational backcountry skiers and snowmobilers showed there is a great deal of common ground.

Come for the discounts, stay for a shot in the arm.

In a story headlined "Cancelled conferences cost millions in shoulder season business" in the Sept. 28 issue of Pique Newsmagazine it was incorrectly reported that the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is offering rooms for $99 per night until Dec. 20.

A local company will attempt to shrink the travelling time between Seattle and Whistler this winter by offering a charter air service. "It's a terrific alternative to driving," said Mike Quinn, owner of the Emerald Lake-based Whistler Air Service.

Southeastern B.C. resort town bucks trend Despite summer tourism numbers taking a dip in the rest of the B.C., the Fernie Tourism Association reports an increase in tourist activity over last year.

The Sea-to-Sky region's land-use conflicts are starting to appear on local waterways Along with the snowmelt that trickles into the headwaters of Rutherford Creek is an increasing amount of animosity.

Colorado resorts, like their Canadian counterparts, are surveying skiers and boarders before re-assessing their marketing plans. In the wake of the Sept.

Cover by Aaron Baggio