The Molson World Downhill (Whistler Mountain, February 27, 1982) magazine.
Table of Contents:
2 Canadian Alpine Ski Team
3 Premier's Message
4 Mr. Eric Molson's Message, Dr. Peter Andrew's Message
6 Acknowledgements
8 Organizing Committee, World Cup Rules, Schedule of Events
10-11 World Cup to Date
13 Competitors Picture Page
15 Ken Read Story, "This is Whistler" Section
18 The Course
20 1981 Final World Cup Standings
22 Skiing for Medals, National Team Coach John Ritchie
26 The Competitors
28 Race Results Chart
28 How to Watch the Race

Includes information on the story of the World Cup Race, the World Cup rules, the Schedule of Events, past World Cup results, the top competitors, an article on the resort town of Whistler, and article on downhill skiing by Ken Read, map of the course, an article about Molson skiing and information about how and where to watch the race.

Letter from Dave Irwin, Marketing Manager for Sunshine Village (near Lake Louise, AB), to Sonya McCarthy of the Whistler Area Information from March 20, 1984 regarding a meeting during the Whistler World Cup events.

Posters donated by Bob Barnett from various events in Whistler, including the Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme, the Shell Cup Canadian Championships, the Vachon Cup, Molson World Cup Downhill, Whistler Ski Classic, Todd Brooker Ski Challenge, Alpine Wine Festival, Alpine Wine & Dine, the opening of the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, and the 40th anniversary of Whistler Mountain and 25th anniversary of Blackcomb Mountain. There are also advertising posters from LANGE boots and Elan Skis.

Poster for the Molson World Cup Downhill on Whistler Mountain on February 27, 2982 featuring the Crazy Canucks (Dave Irwin, Ken Read, Dave Murray, and Steve Podborski) skiing.

Group photographs of the Crazy Canucks team.

File Captions:
"KRAZY [sic] CANUCKS GROUP PHOTO"

Photographs including but not limited to hiking; construction of Whistler Tower Building; soccer; speeches; exposition; show; dancing; Whistler Village; Whistler Mountain; dinner event; children; policeman; car accident; Whistler Tea at Blackcomb Lodge
Appears in October 22, 1981 issue:
02-204-122. Pg. 3. Caption: Constable Brian Sowden examines the $1000 worth of damage that occurred when vandals there a rock through the large plate glass window at the Gulf Station on October 19. There was no sign of entry or theft.
02-204-28. Pg. 4. Caption: A view of parcel 26, Whistler Tower Building scheduled for completion in early 1982. Designed by architect Joe Yamauchi, work will continue on the structure throughout the winter.
02-204-37. Pg. 6. Caption: Dental hygienest Mary Ann Sommer examines the teeth of one of the school student's as part of a district-wide program.
02-204-72-73. Pg. 7. Caption: Whistler Rotary President Bob Brown (right) presents past-president's pin to Graeme O'Neill with former past president Bob Bishop and Doug Read.
02-204-63. Pg. 8. Caption: [top] Shoppers browse through the racks of skis and ski equipment at the annual Ski Swap.
02-204-43. Pg. 8. Caption: [middle] Dave Irwin cuts ribbon to open the show.
02-204-60. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom] Models display the latest in ski fasions[sic].
02-204-56. Pg. 9. Caption: [top] Hopeful show-goers sign up at the Backcomb booth to win a "Mini SKi' holiday.
02-204-65. Pg. 9. Caption: [middle] One old softie sizes up another...
02-204-55. Pg. 9. Caption: [bottom] Impressive display by the Resort Association included a video presentation.
02-204-110. Pg. 12. Caption: Welcome to Whistler! Jenny Busdon of the Alta Lake Community Club welcomes some of the ladies to the First Annual Welcome to Whistler Tea held in the cheerfully sunny lobby of Blackcomb Lodge on Sunday, October 18.
02-204-82. Pg. 15. Caption: [top] Workers build cover of pine logs and snow fences over a ditch on the Whistler Olympic Run road.
02-204-80. Pg. 15. Caption: [bottom] Whistler Mountain lift maintenance personnel Harvey Fellowes and Doug Maxwell wind the new gondola cable to a giant reel prior to installing it.
02-204-116. Pg. 16. Caption: Ross Smith shows class how not to bring a glass of wine to a table at the waiter/waitress course at JB's.
02-204-118. Pg. 18. Caption: Richard Miller's Subaru after it took a roll in the ditch October 19 at the detour at the River of Golden Dreams. Miller only received a gash over his eye.
02-204-20. Pg. 20. Caption: Renovations are underway at the new Firehall No. 3. in the Gondola area, which the municipality recently acquired from B.C. Tel for the grand total of $1. The A-frame should be home for a pumper truck by next week.
02-204-74. Pg. 21. Caption: Whistler's Rotary Exchange student, Teresa Delgado from Mexico, says thank-you and farewell to the Rotary Club that met on October 16.
02-204-109. [Jenny Busdon is sitting at the table in the centre welcoming visitors to the Welcome to Whistler Tea at Blackcomb Lodge, and Evelyn Cullen is standing at the back left in all white]
02-204-112. [Jenny Busdon sat a the table welcoming visitors to the Welcome to Whistler Tea at Blackcomb Lodge. Evelyn Cullen is standing to the far right.]
02-204-113. [Welcome to Whistler Tea at Blackcomb Lodge - Pat Beauregard is standing to the left in all white, and Trudy Alder is to the far right holding a white flower.]

Photographs including but not limited to art; kayaking down a skihill; musician; portraits; Alpine Meadows; ski gear; ski race; chairlift; Tapley's Challenge; Lawyers' Race; Valdy
Appears in March 31, 1983 issue:
02-320-7. Pg. 5. Caption: While the skier's away, the Whiskey Jack will play. This little fellow had few qualms about helping himself to someone's lunch while, the owner was out on the slopes.
Appears in March 24, 1983 issue:
02-320-74. Pg. 1. Caption: The Tapley's crew pauses for a song after the race of the year -- Tapley's Challenge. Clockwise from top right Doreen Lanchester, Delmar Page, Jack Robertson, Annabelle Page, Dave Cipp and Min Carter showed team spirit that dwarfed the rest although in the standings they placed 15th. The L'Apres team came first and Summit was second in the race held Tuesday, March 15.
02-320-1. Pg. 2. Caption: Gwen Upton, of the Ministry of Labour, takes a look at what her department's money is doing for Whistler through the Community Recovery Program. Al Bosse and Ian Mouncy have found winter employment making subdivision signs. Looking on at far right is Jim Webster from the Resort Municipality of Whistler.
02-320-104. Pg. 3. Caption: [top] Watch your step. Down-loading has become a sensible way to get off the mountains these days as spring weather works its way up the slopes.
02-320-57. Pg. 3. Caption: [bottom] Spring cleaning closed the lower levels of parking structure A on Wednesday, March 16 while crews swept up the remains of winter sand.
02-320-95. Pg. 6. Caption: Harley Paul surprised them all as he raced to a first place finish overall in the B.C. Bar Association's Lawyers' Race held Sunday, March 20 on Whistler Mountain's Ego Bowl. His team, which also included Roger Stacey, Jack Cram and Mike McCroadan, finished in second place in team standings. The only laws that were broken were those of averages and gravity.
02-320-116. Pg. 10. Caption: Valdy packed the house all three nights of his visit to Whistler March 18, 19 and 20. Accompanied by saxophone player Clare Laurence and Norman McPherson on guitar, he played everything from love ballads to a lament that he couldn't shimmy like his sister Kate.
02-320-107. Pg. 12. Caption: Whew! It was a full house at The Longhorn and Nasty Jack's over the sunny March 19-20 weekend. Spring skiers are flocking to Whistler by the thousands to enjoy that last run before summer sets in.
02-320-18. Pg. 13. Caption: Lorraine Hill ... seeing images with your eyes closed, it's part of the creative process.
02-320-33. Pg. 14. Caption: [left] Gerry Hieter, Bartender Brio.
02-320-25. Pg. 14. Caption: [middle] Ross Nichol, Chartered accountant, Emerald Estates.
02-320-41. Pg. 14. Caption: [right] Gayle Outhwaite, Ski shop assistant manager, Nesters Road.

Whistler - The Magazine editions spanning from 1982-1989. The magazines feature stories about Whistler locals and Whistler's history, shopping guides, accommodation guides, village maps, and ads from local businesses.

Former Crazy Canuck Dave Irwin is seen airborne in a tuck position during a ski race.

Photographs including but not limited to awards in school gym; cross-country skiing; Molson World Cup of Downhill 1982; bands playing; Peter Mueller; Serge Lang; restaurant; ski races; Whistler Mountain; World Cup podium; Team Canada; David Jowin; Whistler West fire; Dave Murray signing autographs for children; world cup concessions; Whiski Jack fire
Appears in March 4, 1982 issue:
02-217-199. Pg. 1. Caption: What a race, what a day! The best of the best (L-R) Dave Irwin, Peter Mueller and Steve Pwdborski -- salute Saturday's cheering crowd with the trophies, Paul Morrison photo.
02-217-341. Pg. 8. Caption: [top left] Mike Dixon, Snow remover, White Gold Estates resident
02-217-342. Pg 8. Caption: [top middle] Mike Jakobsson, Heli-skiing guide, White Gold Estates resident
02-217-345. Pg. 8. Caption: [top right] Shelley Jardine, Whistler Officer Services, Alpine Meadows resident
02-217-339. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom left] Carol Simmie, Municipal Parking Attendant, White Gold Estates resident
02-217-335. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom middle] Doug Fox, Land Company Vice President of Finance, Emerald Estates resident
02-217-348. Pg. 8. Caption: [bottom right] Linda Beverley, Grocery Store Stock Manager, Alpine Meadows resident
02-217-63. Pg. 11. Caption: Thousands upon thousands of spectators jam Whistler Village Square for the World Cup presentations.
02-217-330. Pg. 14. Caption: b-sides (l-r) Tony Fernandez, R.6 Herron and Danno Five-O rock the socks off a packed house at Myrtle Philip School Saturday, February 27.
02-217-144. Pg. 15. Caption: Doug Bennett and fellow slugs gave the crowd what they paid for and more during two performances at the Longhorn Feb. 24-25.
02-217-249. Pg. 18. Caption: Gr...Grrr great gorillas, Batman! Some people went just plain ape over the World Cup at Whistler.
02-217-11. Pg. 19. Caption: Volunteers hoist a few after a job well-done.
02-217-28. Pg. 21. Caption: Getting waxed for the World Cup cross country race held Sunday, Feb. 28.
02-217-208. Pg. 23. Caption: Charred porch and water-streaked walls at Whiski Jack condo which caught fire on race day.
02-217-38. Pg. 24. Caption: [top] Competitors in cross country ski race held as part of World Cup weekend.
02-217-65. Pg. 24. Caption: [bottom] Group waves banners from second floor balcony at the Hearthstone while others are content to view the award ceremonies from their lofty perch.
02-217-286. Pg. 25. Caption: Gary Raymond, one of many volunteers who helped out during World Cup, directs traffic at the Village Centre.
02-217-92. Pg. 26. Caption: Whistler's great grand-daddy of the boardsail set -- Mike Gadd.