The WB Whistler Blackcomb Magazine for the 2005/2006 season.
Table of Contents:
10 Dropping In - Whistler Blackcomb's historic anniversary year.
12 Quick Hits - What's new this year, plus info on demos, ski schools, rentals and a full event calendar.
20 Family Focus - From the new Tube Park and Family Zones to the Whistler Kids program, Whistler Blackcomb has something for everyone.
24 Striving for Sustainability: Whistler Blackcomb's quest for environmental excellence.
26 Summer Adventure at its Peak - Biking, hiking and sightseeing high in Whistler's alpine.
28 WB Magazine's Food and Drink "Best Of" list.
30 The Science of Snow Reporting - A day in the life of Anton Horvath, avalanche forecaster.
34 Maintaining the Highest Level - It's all in the grooming.
36 A Tale of Three Retailers - Can-Ski, Westbeach and Showcase Snowboards
40 Dual Mountain Milestone - An Olympic dream grows into at 40th birthday for Whistler and 25th for Blackcomb.
46 Big Mountain Adventure - Pros describe some of their best days even on Whistler Blackcomb from Air Jordan and Spanky's Ladder to the new Peak to Creek Zone.
52 Exposed - WB Magazine's photo feature.
58 - Essential Equipment - Our 2005-06 gear guide.
80 - Local Knowledge - Some of the mountains' best kept secrets.
Includes information on: Whistler Blackcombs anniversaries, upgrades on the ski hills, building the Whistler Sliding Centre, the World Ski and Snowboard Festival's 10th anniversary, Whistler Blackcomb Ski Schools, things to do in and around Whistler, sustainability efforts, summer events, food and drinks in Whistler, the science of snow reporting, how the mountain is groomed, three ski retailers (Can-Ski, Westbeach and The Shop), some pros describe their favourite spots on the mountains to ski, a photo collection from the Whistler Blackcomb area, a guide to buying new ski gear, and a local's knowledge section about the best ski runs.
Receipts from ski gear bought by the Ladner family in 1967-1968.
A receipt from Pletsch & Dokka Ski and Sport Shop Ltd. made out to Mr. Tom E. Ladner for purchases and credits in 1963 and 1964. Purchases include ski boots, gloves, slacks, skis, harnesses, t-shirts and a boot tree. Unidentified handwriting on the bottom.
Documents relating to the purchase of membership to Whistler Mountain Ski Club, the purchase of annual ski passes from Garibaldi Lifts Ltd., the du Maurier International Slalom on Whistler Mountain, the purchase of ski gear, Whistler Mountain's Silver Anniversary, tourism pamphlets for ski camps and Garibaldi Lodge, summer ski camp certificates, and the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
A letter from the Garibaldi Ski School director Alan White to Mrs. and Mr. Ladner. It gives an update halfway though the International Summer Ski Camp held in 1966. It describes the weather and the ski activities that occurred at the camp and thanks Mr. and Mrs. Ladner for their support of the camp and asks if they have any feedback for future years.
A letter from Roy Ferris of the Garibaldi Ski School to Janet Ladner on July 14, 1967. He reminds Janet that she neglected to enclose the $300.00 cheque for the registration fees for Jinny and Steve to ski camp. He notes the success of the ski camp and expresses hope that Jinny and Steve will return again next year. He also asks if he could talk to Janet and Tom Ladner about their impressions of the camp and gather their feedback. He mentions that Jane sends her regards and that they look forward to seeing each other soon. The signature is handwritten and a note saying "Sent July 17/67" is also handwritten in the bottom right corner.
A certificate from the Garibaldi Lifts Ltd to purchase a special seasons pass for the seasons from 1965 to 1970. The terms and conditions of the certificate are listed. The back contains handwritten notes by the Ladner family about the ski passes purchased for each member over the 5 seasons and the ticket number of each pass. It also gives the dates of birth of each of the children. The certificate is held by Newlyn Holdings Ltd and T.E. Ladner.
A photocopy of a cheque from T.E. Ladner made out to the Garibaldi Lifts Ltd. for the purchase of 6 annual passes at $65.00 each and 1 annual pass at $32.50 each on August 30, 1968. The total was $422.50. The names of all of the Ladner family members receiving ski passes (T.E., Janet, Peter, Christopher, Stephen, Janet C. and Wendy) are listed at the top.