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A Whistler Mountain Personnel Manual issued November 9, 1982. Contains all information necessary for employees working for Whistler Mountain.
Table of Contents:
Welcome to Whistler (Part 1)
What's What (Part 2):

• History (1)
• Current Data (3)
• Special Events (8)
• Who's Who (9)
• Important Telephone Numbers (10)
  What's Expected - Your Role (Part 3):
• Courtesy (1)
• Presence (1)
• Punctuality (2)
• Good Conduct (2)
• Good Appearance (2)
• Good Relations (3)
  On the Mountain - Good Work Practices (Part 4):
• Time Inputs (1)
• Coffee and Lunch Breaks (1)
• Accidents or Emergencies (1)
• Use of Company Vehicles (2)
• Use of Company Facilities (3)
• Radio Ten Codes and Regulations (4)
• Lift Evacuation Methods (5)
• Hazards (9)
  What's Provided (Part 5):
• Wages (1)
• Benefits (2)
• Training (5)
• Parking (6)
• Vacation Pay (6)
• Employee Purchase Program (6)
• Ski School Lessons (7)
• Uniforms and Lockers (7)
• Personnel Policies (8)
  Skiing - Staff and Family (Part 6)
  Taboos (Part 7)

A 5 minute film directed by Jim Budge for the 2009 Whistler Film Festival. When Hugh Met Joe tells the story of how Hugh Smythe met Joe Houssian and opened Blackcomb Mountain as a ski hill, and how they eventually merged with Whistler Mountain.

Magazine featuring articles on Whistler's many amenities.

Table of contents:

p. 7: Fresh Tracks - Whistler is changing so quickly it's hard to keep up. Here are a few quick items to keep abreast of everything from Powder Mountain to Burnt Stew, Bjorn Borg to Rev. Reay.

p.12: Olympic Dreams - The momentum which has carried Whistler to its present state started back in the early 60s with a bid for the Olympic Winter Games. By Bob Barnett.

p.17: Chronology - A date-by-date compilation of what happened and when in Whistler's past century of development as a resort and community

p.19: Kids' Stuff - Kids know Whistler's a great place to bring their parents. Here's the low-down on what's happening for tots to teens. By Andy Jukes.

p. 22: You Must Be Crazy - Blackcomb's Saudan Couloir and Whistler Mountain's Peak to Valley races are extreme competitions on superlative mountains. By Doug Sack

p. 26: Mountain Map - Take the trail orienteering out of orientation.

p. 29: Ski In Vogue - The functional third to the latest ski fashions.

p. 30: Chateau Whistler - Special section on the features of CP's hotel

p.33: Seasonal Changes: There is no off-season, in fact things pick up in the summer with activities from climbing to river rafting as well as fishing, which started it all. By Brian Smith

p. 36: Whistler Vision - Four local photographers show their best

p. 38: Valley Map - Here's the illustrated route through Whistler

p. 40: Interior Perspectives - Home is where the hearth is. A walking tout through Whistler designer homes with a view. By Leana Rathkelly

p. 46: Nancy's Ski Tips - Whistler's Olympic champion Nancy Greene Raine shares a few of her secrets for making the most of your day on Whistler and Blackcomb.

p. 48: Dining Guide - Haute Cuisine at the foot of the mountains

p. 54: Night Life - A walk on the wild side: life after dark

p. 58: Final Frame - Bored with skiing? Try flying, on a ski

A hardcover copy of the Whistler The Magazine from Winter 2004 - Spring 2005.
Table of Contents:
19 Something for Everyone
24 Ready to Go Backcountry
29 Handlebar Heaven
30 Rating the Runs
37 Faces of Whistler
40 Man on a Mission
46 Comfort & Joy
54 Straight from the Art
59 Influences & Inspiration
72 A Scene for All Seasons
76 Star-studded Stroll
96 Vision Quest
9 Editor's Message
12 Fresh Tracks
32 Recreation Guide
62 Whistler's Dining Guide
73 Entertainment Guide
77 Shopping Whistler
86 Services Directory
94 Village Maps
The articles in the magazine cover the subjects of what's new on Whistler Blackcomb, Whistler festivals, snowshoeing, an events calendar, the history of the area, Nordic skiing, dogsledding, bald eagles, things to do with a family, backcountry skiing, snowbiking, a rating of the ski runs on Whistler and Blackcomb, Whistlerites talking about why they came and why they stayed, spas in Whistler,a large house in Whistler, the art scene in Whistler, fine dining in Whistler, then entertainment scene in all four seasons, shopping in Whistler, a services guide, a map of Whistler Vilage and an article about the upcoming 2010 Olympics.

A 5 minute film directed by Ace Mackay-Smith for the 2008 Whistler Film Festival. Gondola stories tells the story of the development of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and the gondolas built for them.

The Beautiful British Columbia Magazine from winter 1986, with and article entitled "Whistler Village" from pages 4-11. The article is about the development of Whistler as a ski resort from somewhere difficult to get to where skiers had to be experts, into a busy resort. It covers accommodation offerings, activities available, the variety of ski runs, and transportation options. Numerous photos are included showing skiers, accommodations, restaurants and chairlifts.

Financial Post Magazine from February 1995 that contains an article on page 20 about the state of the Whistler housing market, garbage disposal problems, and the fast development of the town.