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"Whistler Mountain through the years" Timeline

Newspaper clipping from the Vancouver Sun including a timeline of "Whistler Mountain through the years." Significant events from the opening of Rainbow Lodge in 1914 to the naming of Whistler as top ski resort in North America in 2015 are listed. The clipping also contains the continuation of an article from page A17 about the history of Whistler. There are two photographs: skiers disembarking a gondola in 1991 and construction work on Whistler Town Centre in 1980.

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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.

1974-2007

Photographs of skiing, ski racing, a picnic on Whistler Mountain, chairlifts, group portraits, signs, events, restaurants, chairlift construction, Jordan's Lodge on Nita Lake, Ski Scamps, Crazy Canucks Day at Whistler Mountain, Whistler Village, Sunrise Condominiums on Eagle Drive in Whistler Cay, Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb Mountain, portraits of Hugh Smythe, La Vallee Blanche restaurant, the Marquise hotel, aerial photography, Nancy Green Raine and Al Raine in front of Nancy Greene Olympic Lodge (Crystal Lodge), swimming pools, Meadow Park Sports Centre, weightlifting, the Village Stroll, chefs and people dining, Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain trail map drawings by Murray Hay, the Rimrock Cafe at Highland Lodge, helicopters, Village Chair, ski school, docks on the lake, canoeing, Stephanie Sloan practicing ski ballet, the daycare in Whistler Cay/Nesters, Chalet Luise, Stoney's, Alpine Meadows, Green Lake, Lost Lake, Wedge Mountain, the Gondola Barn in Creekside, cross-country skiing, Alta Lake, apres ski, Molson World Cup Downhill, Roundhouse Lodge, and the Vale Inn.

Photographs of Resort Development - 1979-1998

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  • Bestanddeel
  • 1979-1998
  • Part of Sabre Group

Photographs of Whistler Village development taken by Sabre Excavation Corp. between 1979 and 1998. Photographs include Garry Davies, Art den Duyf, and Hugh Smythe making a trip up Blackcomb Mountain to determine where the ski runs should go in 1979, Sabre Excavation completing the excavation of Village Square in Whistler Village in Spring 1979, Sabre completing snow-clearing in 1980, Sabre working on road construction near the Whistler Golf Course in 1980, Sabre Excavation working on the excavation of the site for the construction of the Westin Hotel in 1998, and Sabre excavating in the Creekside Village area.

Captions:
001: "Going up Blackcomb to determine where the ski runs should go - April [19]79 - L[eft] to R[ight :] ?, Garry Davies, Art den Duyf + Hugh Smythe"
002: "Sabre (Art den Duyf Pres) did the excavation of Whistler Village in Spring 1979 where the Drugstore, Grocery Store + Liquor stores were built."
003: "1980 - Sabre used to do all the snowclearing of the Village and subdivisions in Whistler before the RMOW took over."
004: "1980 - Sabre road construction - Whistler Golf Course - Opened in 1981 + redesigned by Arnold Palmer into 18 holes - opened in 1983."
005: "The Westin - Sabre did the excavation for the Westin Hotel (Cressey Dev. Corp.) - 1998"
006: "Sabre - Creekside Development - year?"

Sabre Excavation Corp.

Materials created by Sabre Excavation Corp., a company of Sabre Group originally owned by Art den Duyf. Includes photographs of Whistler Village development taken by Sabre Excavation between 1979 and 1998.

Blabcomb - You remember Ski Season '92-'93

  • YANISIW-01-02-015
  • Bestanddeel
  • 1992-1993
  • Part of CJ Yanisiw

Issue of Blabcomb - Blackcomb Mountain's staff newsletter - from the end of the 1992/1993 winter season. Articles include:

  • Intro from Hugh Smythe
  • The Station
  • ICE Awards - March 31, 1993
  • An E. T.'s Day
  • Whistler Spirit
  • Year End Slopes Party 1993
  • Recognition
  • Food Service Supervisors Awards Dinner
  • Blackcomb Catering Sunset Dining Menu
  • Team Blackcomb - How Well Do You Know Blackcomb?
  • Blackcomb Hotels and Resorts
  • A Great Performer
  • The Director's Cup Ski Race
  • Welcome a new member of the team...RICK DAVIES
  • Assorted Unnatural Laws of Operation
  • [Complaint against snowboarders]
  • Staff Housing
  • The New Glacier Express
  • Kids Kamp
  • Sports Shops
  • How did we do today?
  • And now a word from our Audit Centre............
  • Blackcomb Blackhawks
  • [Comics]
  • Snow: a connoisseur's guide
  • The Future...

Blabcomb - Vol. VII, Issue 1 - 1992/93

  • YANISIW-01-02-013
  • Bestanddeel
  • 1992-1993
  • Part of CJ Yanisiw

Issue of Blabcomb - Blackcomb Mountain's staff newsletter - from the 1992/1993 season. Articles include:

  • Welcome to the 92/93 Season!
  • The Calling of the Slopes
  • Congratulations to...
  • How did we do today?!?
  • Hey, Guess What?
  • Did Someone Say Teamwork??
  • For Sale
  • ...News Release...
  • Blackcomb Staff Deal
  • Staff Garage Sale
  • Blackcomb Ice Skating Party
  • "The Odd Couple"
  • Staff Lessons
  • The Environment
  • The Blabcomb
  • The Blackbook
  • Ten Traits to make you a hit with Customers
  • (comics)
  • Rumor has it...
  • Editorial: You Want Me to do What?
  • Food and Beverage
  • The Staff Christmas Party & Dance (ad)

Blabcomb - Vol. VI, Issue 1 - 1992

  • YANISIW-01-02-012
  • Bestanddeel
  • 1992
  • Part of CJ Yanisiw

Issue of Blabcomb - Blackcomb Mountain's staff newsletter - from 1992. Articles include:

  • Shutdown 1992!!!
  • Promotions
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Building Department
  • Summer Season Opening
  • Lift Maintenance
  • Summer Opening/Operations
  • Trail Crew
  • Commissary
  • Distribution Centre
  • I. C. E. Award Recipients
  • Electrical Department
  • Blackcomb Hotels & Resorts
  • Payroll
  • Sign Shop
  • Employee Services

Blabcomb - Vol. IV, Issue 10 - July 12, 1991

  • YANISIW-01-02-008
  • Bestanddeel
  • July 12, 1991
  • Part of CJ Yanisiw

Issue of Blabcomb - Blackcomb Mountain's staff newsletter - from July 12, 1991. Articles include:

  • Guest Feedback
  • I. C. E. Awards
  • New Faces in the Sales Department
  • Comments from an I. C. E. Award Winner
  • Social Club - Club Couloir - Update
  • Good times at the country hoe-down
  • Shred (Blackcomb comic)
  • Do you remember this party?
  • Staff news
  • Appreciation
  • Congratulations!!
  • Wheelin' and Dealin' (classifieds)

Blabcomb - Vol. IV, Issue 4 - Feb. 13, 1991

  • YANISIW-01-02-003
  • Bestanddeel
  • February 13, 1991
  • Part of CJ Yanisiw

Issue of Blabcomb - Blackcomb Mountain's staff newsletter - from February 13, 1991. Articles include:

  • Happy Valentine's Day
  • A little rain doesn't stop us...we get better...and better.....
  • You're Exceptional!
  • Blackcomb - A Leader in Snow-making
  • Hurray for Blackcomb's own heroes
  • Search & Rescue Team - Blackcomb Mountain Ski Patrol
  • Job Announcement
  • The February I.C.E. Awards (& Party)
  • Club Couloir
  • For Your Info...
  • Rendezvous Ridge Question of the Week
  • Employee Relations Committee for Positive Change in the Workplace
  • Blackcomb is turning green!
  • Staff Clinic Schedule
  • Millar's Pond
  • The Classifieds
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