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Time in Office

Photographs of Nebbeling including sitting on RMOW council and opening the Excalibur Gondola on Blackcomb Mountain, 1994; Nebbeling's letter of resignation from office, Dec 22, 2003 and Nebbeling's business card.

Posters

Posters from Whistler and Blackcomb, advertising races and ski school programs. From the estate of Jim Cook

Molson World Downhill

Molson World Downhill Magazine published by Whistler Winterfest in March 1984.

Table of Contents:

p. 3: Sponsors
p. 8: Letters of Welcome
p. 12: Whistler Winterfest '84 - A calendar of special events culminating with the Molson World Downhill
p. 17: The World Looks at Whistler - Television coverage brings the Molson World Downhill to viewers around the globe. By Lynn Blanchard
p. 19: The Westside Course - A former Canadian alpine team member describes Whistler's challenging downhill course. By Dave Murray
p. 22: The World Cup Event - How the World Cup originated and how the downhill title is won
p. 24: Racer Profiles - Narratives of competitors on the World Cup downhill circuit. By Maxine Sevack
p. 34: A Canadian Tradition - The many aspects of Molson's involvement with skiing
p. 36: OCO '88 Trains at Sarajevo - The XV Olympic Winter Games Organizing Committee gains first-hand experience at Sarajevo. By Frances Jackson
p. 40: From Pastoral Summer Playground to World Cup Host - An account of Whistler's metamorphosis from wilderness to resort destination. By Stew Muir
p. 45: Whistler's Year-Round Appeal - Discriminating vacationers will find a host of resort facilities and special events throughout the four seasons at Whistler
p. 48: The Conference Centre at Whistler - Whistler enters a new phase with full conference facilities scheduled for completion in 1985
p. 53: Challenge Yourself Through Molstar Participation - Fun and the spirit of competition with Molstar, recreational racing at its best
p. 55: 1983/84 Race Results - World Cup downhill results available at press time

Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme

Materials donated by Dave Kirk regarding the Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme, which occurred annually on the Saudan Couloir run on Blackcomb Mountain. Files include posters for the race event designed by artist Brent Lynch.

001: Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme Poster for 1989 featuring a steep race course and ski racer wearing a fighter pilot's helmet. The poster gives event information including categories, dates, and sponsors. It is also signed in black marker by Sylvain Saudan.
002: Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme Poster for 1990 featuring a large fighter pilot portrait with sponsors emblazoned on his gear as well as a smaller inset ski racer tackling a steep course. The poster gives event information including categories, dates, and sponsors.
003: Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme Poster for 1992 featuring a steep race course with crowds gathered and a fighter pilot helmet with control display metres overlaid. The poster gives event information including categories, dates, and sponsors. There is an embossed gold stamp reading "Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme 5th Anniversary Edition".

Posters

Posters donated by Bob Barnett from various events in Whistler, including the Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme, the Shell Cup Canadian Championships, the Vachon Cup, Molson World Cup Downhill, Whistler Ski Classic, Todd Brooker Ski Challenge, Alpine Wine Festival, Alpine Wine & Dine, the opening of the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, and the 40th anniversary of Whistler Mountain and 25th anniversary of Blackcomb Mountain. There are also advertising posters from LANGE boots and Elan Skis.

Whistler Blackcomb

Documents collected by Sonya McCarthy from Whistler Blackcomb, including: the Whistler Express Gondola opening package; programs and rates for the mountains; events; pamphlets; a gondola area map; a Whistler Mountain Development Plan package; and information on summer hiking, ski schools, and 7th Heaven.

Whistler - The Magazine

Whistler - The Magazine editions spanning from 1982-1989. The magazines feature stories about Whistler locals and Whistler's history, shopping guides, accommodation guides, village maps, and ads from local businesses.

Resort Municipality of Whistler

Documents gathered by Geoff Pearce during his time working as Clerk-Treasurer on Whistler's first municipal council between 1976 and 1986.

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