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Documents pertaining to the Whistler Forestry/Recreation Workshop held in 1992. The file contains a draft of an RMOW Mission Statement; notes on a meeting with Whistler LRUP; correspondence; proposals; minutes for the workshop; notes for the second draft of objectives for the Whistler LRUP Forest Recreation Plan; draft notes for the Whistler Forestry/Recreation Workshop; a draft of the Whistler Resort Recreation Area Proposal.

Documents pertaining to Arbour Day, 1994 to 1996. File includes lists of Arbour Day planting sites; a Register of Community Coordinators and Contracts form for 1995 National Forest Week; notes regarding Arbour Day and volunteer contact information from 1994 to 1996; applications for Special Occasion Licenses and related correspondence.

Materials donated by Dave Kirk, including Saudan Couloir posters, Whistler Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Dance programs, and a 10-day pass for the Whistler Springs water slide.

A handwritten letter to David Kirk from Kay at the Whistler Housing Corporation. She writes that she is sending him a lease to sign, outlines how much money he owes, and wishes him a good ski season in Whistler.

A letter addressed to David Kirk from the Whistler Housing Corporation which outlines the term of his lease on the cabin known as "The Trap." It is signed by John R. Taylor of the Whistler Housing Corporation.

Letters from the Whistler Housing Corporation to David Kirk regarding the rental of a cabin called "The Trap".

Papers relating to opening day of the Peak 2 Peak gondola on December 12, 2008.

The donors, Andy and Florence Petersen were nominated by the community to be on the first Peak 2 Peak gondola ride from Blackcomb to Whistler along with twenty other citizens of Whistler.

The fonds includes:
Press release from Whistler Blackcomb announcing the names of the first riders, December 2, 2008
Press release from Whistler Blackcomb announcing details of the launch ceremony, December 4, 2008
Peak 2 Peak launch day itinerary
Information from Whistler Blackcomb's website relating to the launch, 9 December 9, 2008
One-day Whistler Blackcomb complimentary pass
Press cuttings
Peak 2 Peak fact sheet
International Ropeway Review Special on the Peak 2 Peak gondola, December, 2008
Brochure about the Peak 2 Peak entitled "Visonaries: Whistler Blackcomb and the Peak 2 Peak Gondola."

Also included is information on the first riders on the other gondola riding from Whistler to Blackcomb. The riders in this gondola earned their places by donating to local charities. The email includes a list of all the riders in this second gondola.

Photos of Okanagan Helicopters Bell 206B Jet Ranger helicopter, as well as the first tracks on Blackcomb Mountain, photos of inside their hangar, some skiing photos, and some shots of mountains.

Photographs including but not limited to snow activities; cars; limbo at Caribbean Night at L'Apres; art; tennis; mountain views; Whistler Realty; skiing; chairlift; McConkey Cup skiing; town planning public hearing;
Appears in April 29, 1982 issue:
02-243-12. Pg. 5. Caption: Sowing so he'll reap, Resort Municipality of Whistler maintenance man, Brian Sandercock prepares the turf for summer.
02-243-63. Pg. 6. Caption: Red Feather. Two in the late series of the Tomlinson's stone lithographs have just arrived in Whistler and are now on display at Inge's Gifts and Crafts. Red Feather, pictured above, marks Olga Tomlinson's return to using children as subjects for her exquisitely rendered works. Her husband Ray has released a very striking but uncharacteristic edition, Great Blue Heron. The Tomlinsons, who work out of their studio in the Cariboo, are now one of the eight Canadian lithographic studios registered with the Tamarind Institute at the University of New Mexico.
02-243-4. Pg. 7. Caption: Survivors of the April blizzards, these crocuses stand proudly in Whistler Village.
02-243-65. Pg. 8. Caption: [top left] Jim Crichton, Carpenter, Property owner in Alpine Meadows.
02-243-82. Pg. 8. Caption: [top middle] Barry Johnston, Social Psychologist, Property owner in Alpine Meadows.
02-243-87. Pg. 8. Caption: [top right] David Kirk, Whistler Village Sports/ Whistler Creek Ski Shop, Property owners in Alta Vista.
02-243-77. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom left] Charlie Doyle, Commercial Artist, Property owner in MDC.
02-243-72. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom middle] Mark Sadler, Contractor/Developer, Multiple commercial & residential property owner.
02-243-71. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom right] Drew Meredith, Real Estate Agent, Property owner in Alta Vista.
02-243-106. Pg. 10. Caption: A zing of a fling gets the frisbee airborne by four year-old Justin Adams. Justin and his friends have had plenty of perfect frisbee weather with winter's retreat over the past week.
02-243-117. Pg. 11. Caption: After a day on the mountain, a little recovery is in order. A siesta helps revive tired muscles.
02-243-133. Pg. 12. Caption: Skiers on Whistler enjoyed the sun as much as the runs Sunday. Stacy Davert from Everett Washington absorbs a few rays between trips down the mountain.
02-243-30. Pg. 13. Caption: Two contestants go under the pole during Friday's Caribbean night held at L'Apres. Micheal Chidley limboed his way to Mexico taking first place in the competition.
02-243-25. Pg. 16. Caption: [top] Youngsters give it their best during an end-of-the-season match held at Myrtle Philip School grounds.
02-243-8. Pg. 16. Caption: [bottom] The creator of Snowball, Doug Calder, takes a break in the sunshine, during the first Snowball match held at Whistler.
02-243-120. Pg. 17. Caption:: [top] Competitor heads down course in Whistler Ski Club spring slalom.
02-243-23. Pg. 17. Caption: [bottom] Its a foil in the new all-Canadian game of Snowball.
02-243-113. Pg. 18. Caption: [bottom] The Spring is Sprung -- Walter Wallgram plays an early season game of tennis at the Inside Out Tennis Club at JB's while there is still snow on the back court.
02-243-53. Pg. 21. Caption: Val Wong gets down to some serious limboing at Caribbean Night. Wong's style won her first prize in the women's competition an a heli-skiing trip.

Photographs including but not limited to summer skiing on belt in Whistler Village; windsurfing Alta Lake; marching band winning award for the Squamish Logger's Sports Parade