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Scott Roberts

Draw entry answer by Scott Roberts for the Whistler Museum event "Whistler's Mountain Identity [...]". In response to the question "What would you like to say about the past, present, and future of Whistler's Mountain Identity?" Scott responded:

"Let's remember an experience we all share. When riding a chairlift with tourists, when they find out you live here. The awe in their voice when they say "You live here?" That is our identity. These are our mountains + lakes + trails."

Quantum Leap - Blackcomb Mountain poster - 1994

Blackcomb Mountain poster from 1994 announcing a new gondola and quad chairlift, picturing a train-like gondola flying through the night sky over the mountain. Reads: "In 1994, we expand the universe - Quantum Leap - our new gondola and high-speed quad open November 1994".

Blackcomb Resort Magic Volume 1 Spring 1988

The Magic magazine released by Blackcomb Mountain, volume 1, spring 1988.
Table of Contents:
3 The Art of the Grand Resort
5 A Passion for Building
2 The Blackcomb Vision
4 Summer Magic
Articles include information on Myrtle and Alex Philip opening Rainbow Lodge, the development of the resort on Blackcomb Mountain, grand hotels at resorts like the Chateau Whistler, driving the Sea to Sky Highway, living in Whistler, summer activities, Bosa Development Corp. building Blackcomb Mountain, how Blackcomb Mountain's previous season went, and development of hotels on Blackcomb Mountain.

A New Whistler Winter: 1988/89 Season Launch

Item is a 4-page Special Advertising Feature from The Vancouver Sun, containing articles about the recent development of Whistler as a resort town and ski destination. The headline is "A New Whistler Winter: 1988/89 Season Launch." Articles include: "Whistler opens to 'early birds,'" "Skiing begins at Blackcomb," "Blackcomb is building again," "Housing projects planned for Whistler area," "Racing for fun camp series set," "Blackcomb improves ski lessons for tots," "Fast new lift built at Whistler," "Whistler grows to meet increasing market demands," and "Recreation facilities abound at new hotel."

Vancouver Sun

Whistler Mountain News Vol. 12 Iss. 50 Special Edition

Item is a copy of the Whistler Mountain News, covering topics such as 'Whistler's New Look', a plan for Creekside development that never came to fruition, a message from Whistler Mountain president Lorne Borgal, planned lift locations for 1988-2000, an article on snow-making, and planned development for Whistler real estate. This paper was a supplement to the Whistler Question for December 17, 2018.

Whistler Mountain Newsletter

A newsletter published in 1986 by Whistler Mountain. It includes an update on the Peak Chair, information on the extension of the Ski Area Boundary, a new "Weather Bubble" being developed, Pepsi "Learn to Ski" classes, and seasons pass information.

Ski Whistler Pamphlet

A Ski Whistler pamphlet from 1970. The front panel has the Ski Whistler logo and a photograph of skiers riding a chairlift. The back panels contain a Whistler accommodation guide, a listing of dining facilities, a map of how to get to Whistler and instructions for access via road, rail, ship, air, bus and car rental services. An inside spread is a map of Whistler Mountain's ski runs which indicates the difficulty of each run. In the middle of the pamphlet is a large Ski Whistler spread that gives an overview of Whistler Mountain's ski facilities and village amenities, and 12 photos of skiers and locations on the mountain.

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