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Blackcomb Whistler Higher Ground Booklet

Promotional booklet advertising upcoming developments on Whistler Mountain, made possible by the investment of $24 million in the resort by Intrawest. These include a new high-speed detachable quad chairlift for the peak, improved alpine trails, the reintroduction of Franz's Chair, the complete renovation of the Roundhouse Lodge, and the redevelopment of Creekside base. The pamphlet includes modern photographs of the peak, archival photographs (Myrtle and Alex Philip and others on Whistler Mountain; Alan White, Nancy Greene, Roy Ferris, and Toni Sailer; and Rob Boyd) and concept art for the new Creekside.

Whistler Recipes Cookbook

Cookbook published by the Whistler Museum and Archives Society (WMAS) in July 1997, titled "Whistler Recipes." Sections include Appetizers and Beverages; Soups and Salads, Sauces and Dressings; Vegetables; Main Dishes; Breads and Muffins; Desserts; Preserves and Pickles. These recipes were collected from past and present valley residents and Friends of the Museum. The cookbook includes a brief history of Alta Lake, British Columbia (now Whistler, BC). An order form to purchase a cookbook is included on the last page.

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Photographs of skiing in Whistler's back bowls, the base of Whistler Mountain at Skier's Plaza, tracks in Ziggy's Bowl on Blackcomb, fresh snow in Whistler Village, skiing alpine bowls, Whistler Valley in autumn, Joffre Lake in summer, Howe Sound, Skier's Chapel in Creekside in 1979, Franz Wilhelmsen on Whistler Mountain in 1980, Skier's Plaza at night, Whistler Heli-ski rider Antonin Lieutaghi, Omar Lundie heli-boarding on Powder Mountain, Andrew Murphy heli-boarding on Powder Mountain, an ice sculpture of the 2010 Inukshuk, meadow that eventually became Nicklaus North Golf Course, aerial shot of the Horstman Glacier on Blackcomb Mountain, and Hugo Harrison skiing the backcountry of Whistler Mountain.

Captions:
001: "Skiing Whistler Back Bowls <M.R.>"
002: "Base of Whistler/Blackcomb Whistler B.C. Canada"
003: "Tracks in Ziggy's Bowl Blackcomb"
004: "Whistler-Winter Fresh snow fall Whistler Village"
005: "Skiing Alpine Bowls Whistler B.C. [M.R.]"
006: "Summer Whistler Whistler Valley In Fall"
007: "Summer - Whistler Joffre Lake B.C."
008: "Summer- British Columbia Howe Sound"
009: "Creekside Area Whistler B.C. 1979"
010: "FRANZ WILHELMSON WHISTLER 1980 BACK BOWL IN B.G."
011: "FRANZ WILHELMSON 1980"
012: "Whistler Village at base of Whistler @Blackcomb Mts at dusk"
013: "Whistler Heliski/T&C Rider: Antonin Lieutaghi"
014: "Heliboarding Powder Mtn Whistler area Rider: Omar Lundie"
015: "Heliboarding Powder Mtn Whister area Rider: Andrew Murphy"
017: "NOW SITE OF NICKLAUS NTH GOLF COURSE + MILLION $ HOMES"
018: "Aerial Horstman Glacier Blackcomb Mtn."

Slides

Photographs of a ski racer on Whistler Mountain, various skiers on Whistler and/or Blackcomb Mountains, group photos of the Whistler Ski Hostesses in 1982 and the Whistler Ski Patrollers in 1983, a skier in a yellow suit in 1979, Franz Wilhelmsen and Bob Ainsworth on Whistler Mountain in 1982 with Roundhouse Lodge in the background, people skiing near 7th Heaven, Coral Robinson heli-skiing with Tyax Heli-ski, and a skier near Tremor Glacier.

Captions:
004: "WHISTLER SKI HOSTESSES 1982"
005: "SKI FASHION 1979"
006: "SKI PATROLLERS WHISTLER 1983"
007: "FRANZ WILHELMSON [sic]BOB AINSWORTH WHISTLER 1982"
011: "T-BAR BOWL - 7th HEAVEN"
016: "CORAL ROBINSON- TYAX HELI-SKI"
020: "TREMOR GLACIER WHISTLER BC."

VHS - Whistler in Deep Resort Guide

A 1999 VHS promotional resort video guide for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, titled "Whistler in Deep Resort Guide". The video depicts two locals guiding the viewer around Whistler Village, the mountains, activities, and dining throughout the valley. The video includes information on restaurants, ski lessons, indoor and outdoor activities, night life, retail stores, tours, and mountain terrain.

B.C. Motorist Magazine, January-February 1967

The January-February 1967 (Vol. 6, No. 1) issue of B.C. Motorist Magazine published by B.C. Automobile Association containing the following articles:
"Teenage Drivers"
"Whistler - Hottest Ski Area in Canada"
"The Driving Lesson"
"Electric Autos Coming Back?"
"New Life for Old Totems"
"Fasten Your Seat Belts, Please!"
"Lake Country and Ghost Towns"
"Fishermen and Fish - The West Coast Troller"
"A Walk to Siwash Rock"
"Campbell River Loves the Sea"
"A Man and His Fossil Mountain"
Cliff Fenner used tabs on cover page and on pages 4 and 6 to indicate his photographs used in the magazine. These photographs are of Black Tusk, construction of the village in Whistler, and Dag Aabye (ski acrobat) on Whistler Mountain.

The Whistler Mountain News - Winter 1993/94

  • YANISIW-01-01-007
  • File
  • 1993-1994
  • Part of CJ Yanisiw

The Whistler Mountain News newsletters given out to guests and passholders in the Winter of 1993/1994. Articles include:

  • What's New
  • Pika's Window on the World
  • Great Deals
  • Numbers Game
  • Whistler Mountain Ski Club
  • Telling us what you think
  • Customer Service Comes First
  • A Night in the Life [on snow-grooming]
  • Who names these runs anyhow?
  • It's never too late to have a happy childhood
  • Boarder Lines

Canadian Ski Hall of Fame

Papers related to Franz Wilhelmsen’s induction to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame, including:

  • Various letters to Franz congratulating him on his induction to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame
  • Letter from Canadian Ski Hall of Fame advising him of his induction
  • Program and leaflet from Canadian Ski Hall of Fame dinner
  • List of Canadian Ski Hall of Fame inductees from 1996
  • Photographs from Franz’s Canadian Ski Hall of Fame induction dinner
  • Canadian Ski Museum brochure
  • Canadian Ski Museum press release
  • Canadian Ski Museum Newsletter
  • List of inductees to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame since 1982
  • Speech by Hugh Smythe about Franz to be read by the MC at Canadian Ski Hall of Fame induction dinner

Whistler - The Magazine, Winter 1982

Whistler-themed magazine, published by Paul Burrows, containing the following articles:
"The view from here" by Paul Burrows
"Don't leave Whistler without... : A few must-do suggestions" by Michael Maloney
"Jumping the gaps of time and space: Welcome to the world of heli-skiing" by Michael Maloney
"Somewhere over the rainbow: The dreams of Whistler's oldest resident" by Glenda Bartosh
"Keeping an eye on Whistler: And keeping both eyes on three of its finest photographers" by Glenda Bartosh
"The World comes to Whistler: Excitement mounts for two of the greatest races on earth" by Paul Burrows
"Kings of the mountain: Stefan Ples, Franz Wilhelmsen, and their views from the top" by Michael Maloney
"Twin Lakes... Twin living: A dash of urbane in the middle of the mountains" by Glenda Bartosh
"Fashion on the up and up: A Vancouver ski wear company takes to the slopes"
"How to find it: Doctors, lawyers, dog catchers...your guide to finding it in Whistler"
"Maps - for the skier... : A bird's eye view of both mountains"
"...and for the shopper: Finding your way through Whistler Village"

Cut-up contact sheets

Photographs depicting aerial views of mountains (mostly Whistler Mountain), people skiing, heli-skiing, the gondola, and people relaxing on the mountain. These photos were most likely taken during scouting trips by Franz Wilhelmsen to plan the ski resort, as well as the first open season of the ski resort.

Rolly Ford Photo Publications Ltd.

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