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Blackcomb Ski Corporation Blackcomb Mountain
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1978-1988

Photographs of group and closeup portraits of skiers, skiing, skiing in costume, chairlifts, ski equipment, snowmen, mini putt, paragliding, windsurfing, Snowcat groomers, film crew, swimming, sunbathing, mascots, a man in a business suit and ski gear, a man dressed as Santa Claus, children playing with snowballs and snowmen, children walking with a husky (dog), tobogganing, musicians, drinking and dining, Whistler Mountain, Blackcomb Mountain, Franz's Run, and various events. Photographs also include Stephanie Sloan, Dave Murray, Bob Dufour, Tom Simister, Andreas Kikaukau, Rick Bowie, Darryl Bowie, Terry Bunny, Pamela Brown, Glenn Ashton, Nancy Greene Raine, Al Raine, Bruce Watt, Isobel and Don MacLaurin, Lorne Borgal, Franz Wilhelmsen, Tim Gluck, Laurie Graham, the Silver Streak, and Doc Fingers (musician).

This file consists of previously labeled files "Box 2 File 5" and "Box 3 File 1."

Originally labeled "Box 2 File 5" was accompanied by a typed and printed piece of paper that reads, "Originally in an envelope marked: / Powder close up / Old stock / Steph (presumably Stephanie Sloan) / Gordie / Dean / Others"

Originally labeled "Box 3 File 1" was accompanied by a typed and printed piece of paper that reads, "Faces" [title given by the creator] / Mainly skiing pictures. Includes pictures of Al Raine; Nancy / Greene, Bruce Watt with his avalanche dog, Radar; Isobel and / Don MacLaurin; Steve Podborski; Lorne Borgal; Franz / Wilhelmsen. / Large number of skiing in costume pictures, also a number of / photographs of models skiing, including kids. / A small number of summer shots including hiking and mini golf."

These accompanying pieces of paper are included in the newly organized file as to identify original context and order.

Blackcomb Mountain Summer Nature Program

Documents found in a folder labelled "Blackcomb Mountain Summer Nature Program". File includes Blackcomb Mountain tour stop notes; notes on plants and vegetation; information flyers on Blackcomb Mountain resort; a Blackcomb Mountain magazine; draft text of article titled "High Level Magic" regarding Blackcomb Mountain chairlifts; hiking trail tips and directions handouts titled "Blackcomb Hiking Companion"; copy of a Blackcomb Summer Survey; "Summer Safety on Blackcomb Mountain" handout; Blackcomb Mountain "Summer Magic" activities summaries and invitations; drawn diagrams of Blackcomb Mountain; a Blackcomb Mountain news release; bound copy of a 1988 Naturalist Tours manual with associated notes; Blackcomb reporting lines and trail notes; photocopies of topographical maps.

Textual material

A mix of documents collected by Greg Griffith, including (what appears to be) a rough draft of a document about Pro Patrol (Ski Patrol), a letter from Hugh Smythe detailing season pass information and new developments on Blackcomb, and a Whiski Jacks Resorts newsletter.

Negatives

Photographs of the opening day for Blackcomb Mountain that includes groups of people skiing, and loading onto a chairlift.

Negatives

Photographs of the opening day for Blackcomb Mountain that includes groups of people gathered drinking, eating, celebrating, skiing, and loading onto a chairlift.

Negatives

Photographs of Blackcomb Mountain's opening celebration with groups of people eating, drinking, and loading onto a chairlift [possibly Fitzsimmons Chair, Cruiser Chair, Catskinner Chair, or Choker Chair].

Negatives

Photographs of Blackcomb Mountain's opening celebration that includes cake, drinks, groups of people, and children.

1974-1999

Photographs of restaurants, events, Tapley's Neighbourhood Pub anniversary in the year of 1981/1982, Trattoria di Umberto's grand opening of the restaurant, the Cheakamus Challenge mountain bike race, people dining at the Black Forest Restaurant, professional drivers with Porsche cars, tennis and sunbathing at Whistler Resort and Club, helicopters installing chairlifts, Whistler Mountain, group portraits, construction and early development of Whistler Village, skiing on Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain, camping near a lake, and the grand opening of Blackcomb Mountain.

Slides

Photographs of skiing, including skiing in costume, on Blackcomb Mountain

Slides

Photographs of Nancy Greene Raine skiing and posing in a "Blackcomb Staff" hat and a "Blackcomb" vest.

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