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Podborski, Steve Creekside
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1978-2007

Photographs of mountain views of Whistler Mountain, Blackcomb Mountain, Garibaldi Provincial Park, the Coast Range, Wedge Mountain, and Mount Weart; skiing on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain; the 7th Heaven area and other areas of Blackcomb Mountain, the finish coral of the Molson World Cup Dowhill; ski racing; avalanches and avalanche control; golf courses; Whistler lakes; heli-skiing; chairlifts and T-bars on Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain; cross-country skiing; sunrises, sunsets, and alpenglow; hang gliding; cabins on Alta Lake and squatter settlements; rafting on the Elaho-Squamish River; vacations to Victoria, Mexico, and the Cayman Islands; Lillooet Lake; Harmony Bowl; Symphony Bowl; Whistler Peak; Cheakamus Lake; Black Tusk; windsurfing in Howe Sound and on Whistler lakes; hiking; telemark skiing; backcountry skiing; snowboarding slalom races and halfpipes at the Westbeach Classic Snowboarding Contest; Flute Bowl; Singing Pass; Ski Scamps; mountain biking on Vancouver Island and in Whistler; the Valley Trail; climbers on the Stawamus Chief in Squamish; Halloween; Whistler Village construction; Village North; Whistler Village; Roundhouse Lodge; paraskiing; golf; the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon; gondolas; a concert on Blackcomb Mountain near Rendezvous Lodge; a marathon on Village Gate Boulevard; Garibaldi Lake; panoramic and fisheye views; Mountain Hosts; Whistler on the Lake; the construction of the Vale Inn; Creekside; the bell at the Garibaldi Ski School; apres ski; Umberto Menghi at one of his restaurants; kayaking; Myrtle Philip Elementary School; Telemark Place; Tantalus Lodge; Alta Lake Road; the Horstman T-bar and glacier; snow grooming; Ski Patrol; Base II; Blackcomb Mountain staff portrait including Nancy Greene Raine; the opening of Wizard Chair on Blackcomb Mountain; Alpine Meadows; and dogsledding.

1980-2007

Photographs of skiing and snowboarding on Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain, mountain views, chairlifts, ski racing at the Molson World Cup Downhill and Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme, adaptive ski racing at the Disabled Skier Championships, telemark skiing at the Telemark World Championships, aerial shots of the Whistler valley, Harmony Bowl, Roundhouse Lodge, Black Tusk, Alta Lake, Green Lake, Whistler Village, Whistler Peak, alpenglow, Harmony Express Chair, Big Red Express Chair, Peak Chair, skiing on Horstman Glacier, Secret Bowl, Upper Village views, Magic Chair, views of shops signs in Whistler Village including The Glacier Shop and Berg & Berg, icicles, sunsets, Creekside, night photography, Symphony Bowl, Flute Bowl, Village Stroll, a portrait of skier Sabrina Chabot, Glen Harris and Tim Rickli skiing, cabins, Excalibur Gondola, Dean Stone skiing Burnt Stew Basin, Rendezvous Lodge, sleigh rides in Upper Village, snow-making, Whistler Express Gondola, cross-country skiing, Blackcomb Glacier, Snowcat groomers on Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain (Blackcomb Powdercats), apres ski, Pika's Restaurant and Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain, juggling on Whistler Mountain, condominiums, Green Chair, Solar Coaster, 7th Heaven Express Chair, snow-covered outhouses, Secret Bowl, a helicopter evacuating someone, a frozen creek, Cara Dollan skiing Ziggy's Bowl, and views of Village North.

Borgen Fonds

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  • Fonds
  • 1989

Photographs of the Molson World Cup held in Whistler in 1989, including Rob Boyd on the first place podium; other podium placements; interviews with racers; Steve Podborski; a view of the original Creekside gondola; the opening ceremony; the Moslon World Cup downhill race; and Ken Read.

Loose Prints #8

Photographs of the Burns Lake bust (3/2/213/1), Steve Podborski, dynamite cash on Whistler Mountain (3/2/213/4), Duncan Bell-Irving in the back of a police car, a flood at Alpine Meadows and 19 Mile Creek, an avalauncher, Roundhouse, the parking lot at Creekside and the Gondola Barn, the Tokum Corners sign, Franz Wilhelmsen, Armchair Glacier, and Jordan's Lodge covered in snow.

Molson World Downhill

Two programs for the Molson World Downhill in Whistler, held March 7-11, 1984 and March 15-16, 1986 respectively. The programs contain schedules, advertisements, results, and articles about the racers, host town, and competition.

Photo Envelopes

Photographs including but not limited to construction of Town Hall, squatters at Jordan's Lodge, kayaking, Ski Patrol, the Pemberton rodeo, flood damage, skiing on Whistler Mountain, hang-gliding, Gelandesprung ski jump contest, competitive downhill ski races, recreational skiing, Tokum Corners, Toad Hall, windsurfing on Alta Lake, canoeing and kayaking on the River of Golden Dreams and Alta Lake, the avalauncher gun, avalanche control, the Pacific Great Eastern train, train tracks, maintenance, and during a snowstorm, fishing on Alta Lake, Gondola Barn in Creekside, chairlifts on Whistler Mountain, Roundhouse, Nancy Greene Summer Ski School, Molson World Cup Downhill 1984, landscapes of Whistler, Pemberton, Mount Currie Rodeo, salmon-smoking, and parties at Jordan's Lodge on Nita Lake.

Warsteiner World Downhill & Super G Races Media Guide

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  • Item
  • March 1994
  • Part of CJ Yanisiw

Media Guide for the Warsteiner World Downhill & Super G Races held on March 5-6 and 12-13, 1994 at Whistler Mountain. It contains contact information for race staff, lists of Race Organizing Committee members, a provisional schedule of events for March 1-13, articles about skiing and ski racing, and results for men's and women's ski events over the 1993-94 season.

Contents include:

  • Contacts
  • Race Organizing Committees
  • Whistler Mountain Ski Classic - Provisional Schedule of Events, March 1-13, 1994
  • "Warsteiner New Title Sponsor."
  • "A Classic Returns."
  • "The Dave Murray Downhill - New names for an historic course."
  • "Ski Classic Aids Future Racers."
  • "World Cup Tougher Than Ever."
  • "Safety Manouveres - Staging the Whistler Mountain Ski Classic."
  • "Racers Pick a Number."
  • "A Century of Ski Racing."
  • Fact Sheet: Women's events
  • Sergio Tacchini Alpine World Cup 1993/94: Women
  • Women's World Cup Results 1993/94
  • Medalists and Top Canadians in previous World Cup downhills in Canada (women)
  • "Women in Ski Racing - A Canadian tradition of winning."
  • "Women in Charge at Whistler."
  • Fact Sheet: Men's events
  • Sergio Tacchini Alpine World Cup 1993/94: Men
  • Men's World Cup Results, 1993/94
  • Medalists and Top Canadians in previous World Cup downhills in Canada (men)

WB Whistler Blackcomb Magazine 2005-2006

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.

Winter and Summer Travel Planners - Whistler Resort Association Promotional Booklets

Four travel planners created by the Whistler Resort Association to promote both Winter and Summer seasons between 1997 and 2000. Three of the planners are from the 1997-2000 Winter seasons, and one is from 1999 promoting the Summer season.

The planners cover topics regarding tourism including, accommodation, shopping, activities, transportation, events and festivals, Whistler Blackcomb, recreation, family services, dining, tours and sightseeing, mountain and valley maps, ski school, après, the Conference Centre, directory listings, packages, reservations, advertiser listings, day trips, golf, fishing, water sports, snow sports, lift tickets, ski area comparisons, ski and snowboard races/competitions, rentals, transportation, and booking services.