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Whistler Mountain lift operations manual from [1982].

Table of Contents:

• About Our Job
• Job Descriptions
• Personal Equipment
• Log Sheets
• Work Practices
• Standard Start Up Procedure
• Lift Line Checks
• Loading
• Emergency Situations
• Lightning
• Evacuation Procedure
• Diesel Engine Runaway
• Fire
• Phantom Stop
• Derail
• High Winds
• Accidents Involving Company Property
• Accidents Involving Skiers on Runs
• Record of Accident Involving Equipment
• Avalanche, Instructions, and Report
• General Procedures
• Broken Footrests
• Safety
• Loading Priority
• Skiing on a Working Day
• Reading
• Daily Operation of Lifts
• Standard Shut Down Procedure
• Closing Times
• Propane Heater
• Lift Operation for Tower Maintenance Crew
• Terminology
• Lift Evacuation Methods
• Lifts
• Gondola 4.1
• Red Chair 4.2
• T-Bar I 4.4
• T-Bar II 4.3
• Blue Chair 4.5
• Green Chair I 4.8
• Olive Chair 4.10
• Orange Chair 4.11
• Green Chair II 4.12
• Little Red Chair 4.13
• Village Chair 4.14
• Olympic Chair 4.15
• Black Chair 4.16
• Harusch Handle Tows
• Notes

Photographs including but not limited to rental boot return at ski lodge; meeting; ski gear; Mountain House opening; Whistler Village; playing in the snow; art; ski line-ups; lodges; Black Chair; winter; building Recreation Centre ice rink
Appears in December 17, 1981 issue:
02-233-10. Pg. 1. Caption: It was a hot time in the old town as debate ensued over the equestrian centre. Frans Carpay explains his proposal to a full house Monday, December 14.
02-233-31. Pg. 3. Caption: Rosemary Dell gets a waving salute at her going away party Friday, December 10. Rosemary, the school bus driver, is leaving Whistler for wilder times at Kitwanga in northern B.C.
02-233-21. Pg. 4. Caption: Laurier LaPierre gets a hand buckling up his boots from Jim McConkey, LaPierre was in town taping a CKVU special on beginner skiing.
02-233-53. Pg. 5. Caption: [Advertisement] Skiing a-la-Japan -- one of Roger Hale's satirical etchings. The entire collection is now on display at Forget-Me-Nots.
02-233-50. Pg. 5. Caption: [Advertisement]
02-233-48. Pg. 5. Caption: [Advertisement]
02-233-44. Pg. 6. Caption: Dan MacDonald of the Canadian Cross-Country Team takes advantage of a sunny afternoon to enjoy the Alta Lake Sports Club trails. Those who enjoy the walk from White Gold to the Village along the cross country trail are asked to keep to one side and leave the tracks to skiers.

Photographs including but not limited to dancing and exercise in a school gym; Ski Inn barbecue; skiers in costume on the mountain; ; musicians playing; Squamish Youth Chorale's production of The Day He Wore My Crown
Appears in April 28, 1983 issue:
02-313-40. Pg. 12. Caption: Just try it! This magnificent Bentley was manoeuvered into a convenient parking stall in Village Square Sunday, April 17 and since it was a no parking zone, Payless Towing was called to the rescue. The tow truck driver decided it was best not to touch the classy chassis... but the brazen owner did get a ticket.
Appears in April 21, 1983 issue:
02-313-29. Pg. 2. Caption: Soloists Tami Casey (the woman at the well) and Bruce Smith (Peter) mourn the death of Christ during the Squamish Youth Chorale's successful production of The Day He Wore My Crown staged at Myrtle Philip School Saturday, April 16.
02-313-56. Pg. 10. Caption: Donna Hauschka (left) registers voters for the May 5 election. Debby O'Hanley of Whistler and David and Jimmy Wong of Richmond sign up for their right to vote.
02-313-2. Pg. 12. Caption: You put your right foot in ... Debbie Gurlach (far right) leads her jazz dance class through a routine Tuesday and Thursdayl evenings at 6:30 at Myrtle Philip School. (L-R) Jan Alsop, Jennifer Marien and Kenny Melamed follow the leader.
02-313-15. Pg. 13. Caption: Head flipper Tom McKoy serves' up hot at the top on Whistler Mountain every fine day at the Ski Inn at the junction of the Orange and Black chairs.
02-313-21. Pg. 16. Caption: The Silver Streak cut quite a swath through the crowds on Whistler Mountain Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17. He made himself popular with the after-ski hoards outside the Longhorn by offering cash in exchange for drinking feats. The Longhorn staff say he bought 500 "Kamikazes" (vodka and lime juice shooters) to distribute over the afternoon and evening.
02-313-50. Pg. 18. Caption: [left] Sjaan DiLalla, Manager, Crystal Lodge, Alpine Meadows.
02-313-45. Pg. 18. Caption: [middle] Rich Miller, Owner, Granny's Food Emporium, Alpine Meadows.
02-313-57. Pg. 19. Caption: Inge Nielson, Owner, Inge's Gifts and Crafts, Whistler Cay.

Photographs of an aerial view of Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains with Whistler Village below, snow-covered condominiums, people canoeing on a lake [Nita Lake?], someone skiing down either Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain, someone kayaking on a river, winter landscapes including creeks, trees, and a bridge, and a view of a triple chairlift [Black Chair?] headed up Whistler Mountain.

Photographs of a children's ski race on Whistler Mountain [possibly at a ski camp] with balloons on poles used as indicators for turns, a close up view of chairlift machinery, a view on Whistler Mountain with sign in the foreground that says 'Olive Chair OPEN', a view of people waiting in line to board Black Chair, other views of people skiing at the base of Whistler Mountain, and shots of T-bars with people boarding them.

Captions:
013: "Line controal [sic] Customer Service"
014: "Anty [sic] roleback"

A long line of skiers is seen waiting to head up the Black Chair. Skiers can also be seen offloading from the Olympic Chair.

Photographs depicting skiers, skiing under Black Chair, windsurfing on Alta Lake, and an aerial view of Whistler Village construction.

Photographs taken by John Bartosik depicting people in Whistler Village, the Whistler Village sign, Black Chair, a store, people (including Nancy Greene) skiing, and a mountaintop picnic.

Photographs taken by Greg Griffith depicting Black Chair, the Roundhouse, the T-bar, children's ski lessons, and setting up for a ski race.

Photographs taken by John Bartosik depicting Black Chair, Red Chair, Whistler Mountain, and Macbeth Mountain.