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Documents found in a folder with "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Program Working Papers, Background" written on it in Don MacLaurin's writing. File includes a map of Whistler Mountain Alpine Garden; an article from the May 5, 1995 Vancouver Sun titled "Uncle Skunk Cabbage deserves better press than he's been getting" by Wilf Nicholls; a map titled "Topographic Survey on Whistler Mountain in the Area of Pika's Restraunt, Adjacent to D.L. 7644, Group 1, N.W.D." [sic]; information on plants and plant locations for the Whistler Mountain Enhancement Program; a Summer 1993 Whistler Mountain Hiking Map pamphlet; a Harmony Express advertisement pamphlet; a Summer 1994 Whistler Mountain Hiking Map pamphlet; notes on the Whistler Mountain Enhancement program; an August 1992 Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project report.

File also includes photographs related to the Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project; a 1993/1994 Whistler Mountain Trail Map; correspondence regarding Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project reports with editing notes; draft copes of a March 1992 Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project report; a Summer 1992 Whistler Mountain newsletter; flyer for a Whistler Mountain Swiss Alpine Festival; plant purchase cost estimates; schedule of events for a Whistler Mountain Alpine Mountainfest; notes on tree species, vegetation, and hazards; meeting and phone call notes; Blackcomb Summer Program tour notes; flyer for a 1993 Vancouver Perennial Plant Symposium; Alpine Garden design notes; a 1991 newsletter for The Davidson Club; a Fall 1991 Whistler mountain newsletter; an Blackcomb Mountain summer pamphlet; an "Alpine Summer" Whistler Mountain pamphlet.

File also includes notes, correspondence, and a pamphlet regarding a 1991 visit to the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden; correspondence, estimates, proposals regarding Whistler Mountain revegetation work; correspondence and data regarding observations on Whistler Mountain; notes on Whistler Mountain Enhancement; plant lists; a Spring/Summer 1991 Whistler Mountain newsletter; planning notes for Whistler Mountain vegetation management; Whistler Mountain Enhancement program advisory group meeting notes; Whistler Mountain Ski Corporation expenses forms.

Photographs:
Items 016 - 022 were grouped together.
Items 023 - 030 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project".
Items 031 - 043 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project Holding Area - Midstation (1991)".
Items 044 - 052 were together in an envelope labelled "Photos of Whistler Mountain Enhancement Program Plantings 1991" and "Express Base Area".
Items 053 - 078 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project Existing Native Plants - Photos."
Items 079 - 098 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project - 1991 Planting. Alpine Station Area".
Items 099 - 105 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project - 1991 Planting Express Mid-Station Area".
Items 106 - 134 were together in an envelope labelled "Whistler Mountain Enhancement Project Alpine Garden Site - Photos".
Items 135 - 136 were grouped together.
Items 137 - 189 were together in an envelope.

Item is a 2-page document giving information on group functions on Whistler Mountain, including the Winter Barbecue menu, group booking restrictions, and Winter Race choices. "Harvey Please return - Alex" is written in cursive across the top.

Whistler Mountain Trail Map from 1993/1994, including information on the World Cup Downhill, a note from Director Patrick O'Donnell, dates, rates, and hours.

Documents pertaining to Whistler Mountain summer programming. The file includes projection overheads regarding the geological history of Whistler, associated notes and handouts; document titled "Whistler Mountain Interpretive Guidebook 1989" compiled by Otto Kamstra; document titled "Staged Proposals to Whistler Mountain Corp." submitted by Don MacLaurin; training schedule for Alpine Summer Hosts for 1990 season; correspondence regarding summer host training.

File also includes correspondence regarding Whistler Mountain season passes and skier surveys; correspondence regarding invoices; summer survey results for 1989; summer report notes; copies of Whistler Mountain Ski Corporation 1989 Summer Guest Survey; topographical maps and notes associated with summer host training; staff contact information; correspondence regarding 1987 summer trail recommendations; correspondence regarding upgrades for the Harmony Lake Trail and proposed trails; correspondence and notes regarding summer programming; drafts of assessments for a 1990 Whistler Mountain summer program; correspondence regarding final reports.

File also includes a bound document titled "Summer Side Up Manual" for Whistler Mountain host training, dated 1987; a pamphlet on summer activities in Whistler; document titled "Summer Supplement - 1987"; photocopies of an articled titled "A skyride guide to alpine splendor sine occasu: walking off of Whistler Mountain" written by Don MacLaurin; notes regarding summer proposals; a pamphlet on the Whistler Mountain Summer Side Up program; notes on a Whistler Question series; overheads for Whistler Alpine Hosts Training Sessions.

Note: This file consists of three folders.

Whistler Mountain staff yearbook for the 1985/1986 winter season, including names and photograph of all members on staff.

Whistler Mountain staff manuals and yearbook used and collected by Jim Gravel during his time working for Whistler Mountain between 1982 and 1986.

Brochure for Whistler Mountain Ski School providing information on skier ability levels, programs, dates, and prices.

Whistler Mountain ski patrol manual from the 1982/1983 winter season.

Table of contents:

• Introduction
• Ski Patrol Skill Levels
• First Aid Supplies
• Ski Patrol Dispatch
• Patrol Guest
• Alpine Office
• Communications Procedures - Alpine Office Secretary
• Toboggans
• Accident Reporting
• Accident Photography
• Weather Recording & Reporting
• Avalanche Hazard Forecasting
• Avalanche Control:
• Ski Cutting
• Explosives Safety
• Use of Handcharges
• Use of Avalauncher
• Cornice Control Procedures
• Helicopter Bombing
• Avalanche Rescue:
• Avalanche Search Plan
• Search By Electronic Transceiver
• Avalanche Rescue Dogs
• Lift Evacuation - Plan & Methods
• Gondola Evacuation
• Self Evacuation
• Snowmobile Operation
• Speed Control
• Sign Line Violators
• Race Patrol
• Public and Staff Relations
• Sweep Procedures
• Missing Persons - Night Search

Documents concerning the Whistler Mountain Ski Corporation. Series includes an "On Mountain" Five Year Development Plan for 1996 until 2000; document titled "Projected Economic Impact that would be Generated From Expansion of the Ski Development Area on Whistler Mountain" from August 1992; bound copy of a document titled "Level 1 Fish Habitat Assessment of Whistler Creek (Highway 99 to Debris Rack)".

Whistler Mountain personnel manual from the 1982/1983 winter season.

Table of Contents:

• Welcome to Whistler
• What's What
• History
• Current Data
• Special Events
• Who's Who
• Important Telephone Numbers
• What's Expected - Your Role
• Courtesy
• Presence
• Punctuality
• Good Conduct
• Good Appearance
• Good Relations
• On the Mountain - Good Work Practices
• Time Inputs
• Coffee and Lunch Breaks
• Accidents or Emergencies
• Use of Company Vehicles
• Use of Company Facilities
• Radio Ten Codes and Regulations
• Lift Evacuation Methods
• Hazards
• What's Provided
• Wages
• Benefits
• Training
• Parking
• Vacation Pay
• Employee Purchase Program
• Ski School Lessons
• Uniforms and Lockers
• Personnel Policies
• Skiing - Staff and Family
• Taboos