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Whistler - The Magazine, Winter 1987

Whistler-themed magazine, published by Paul Burrows, containing the following articles:
"Shopping Around the Valley: A potpourri of gifts, treats, and activities available from the merchants of Whistler"
"A Skier's Guide to the Dual Mountains: For the uninitiated, an introduction to skiing opportunities on Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain"
"A Collection of Whistler Snowbirds: Artist Isobel MacLaurin prepared these works in watercolour and ink of the winged wildlife of winter"
"A Taste of Whistler: Six of Whistler's finest chefs and a selection of their dishes make us a composite Coast Mountain meal"
"For the Love of Nordic Skiing: The Lost Lake cross-country trail system will be longer and better groomed than ever this year"
"The Whistler Resort Guide: Twenty-four pages of everything you ever wanted to know about Whistler"
"Ecosign: Whistler's mountain design company: Sophisticated, comprehensive planning in a highly specialized field has established Ecosign as a world leader in ski area design."
"Backcountry Skiing: Heaven or Hell?: Peter Chrzanowski has had a few close calls while ski mountaineering. He has some wise advice for those with a desire to venture off the beaten track."
"Behind the Scenes: A few candid shots of some of the people who make Whistler work"
"101 Things To Do, or how I spent my Summer in Whistler: There's a lot more to this resort than just skiing, as this overview of summer activities reveals"
"A Summer Side of Life: A collection of photographs to warm the insides on a winter's evening"

Duplicate copy in same folder.

Molson World Downhill 1982 Magazine

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.

Week of October 19, 1981

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.]