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

On The Mountains

What: BLACKCOMB The glacier is now closed and the countdown for November’s opening day has begun. In the meantime, the Magic Bike Park is open for beginners under the Magic Chair.

Special Events

What: COMMUTER CHALLENGE It’s time to leave your car at home! The fourth annual Whistler Way Commuter Challenge is underway again. Run, bike, walk, car pool to work. Just do something to make a difference! To register call 604-935-8456.

Sports briefs

Last Hash Run of the season Whistler Running Experience and Escape Route are hosting their last Hash Run of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Terry Fox Run breaks records…again

participants raise for cancer research

Results of teacher strike vote expected Friday

Government attempting to avert job action

Recreation/library facility to go referendum

VOP and SLRD asking for endorsement of $6.7 million loan

Bear Update:

By Michael Allen Bear Researcher In the last week of September, Whistler black bears are now working on the downside of summer’s bumper huckleberry and blueberry ( Vaccinium spp.) crop.

A few statistics about the new Peak to Peak gondola.

• 4.4 km in length from Roundhouse to Rendezvous • 2.

The next big thing?

Peak to Peak Gondola would become tourism icon, revolutionize the way mountains experienced