Whistler Mountain staff manuals and yearbook used and collected by Jim Gravel during his time working for Whistler Mountain between 1982 and 1986.
Whistler Mountain ski patrol manual from the 1982/1983 winter season.
Table of contents:
- Introduction
- Ski Patrol Skill Levels
- First Aid Supplies
- Ski Patrol Dispatch
- Patrol Guest
- Alpine Office
- Communications Procedures - Alpine Office Secretary
- Toboggans
- Accident Reporting
- Accident Photography
- Weather Recording & Reporting
- Avalanche Hazard Forecasting
- Avalanche Control:
- Ski Cutting
- Explosives Safety
- Use of Handcharges
- Use of Avalauncher
- Cornice Control Procedures
- Helicopter Bombing
- Avalanche Rescue:
- Avalanche Search Plan
- Search By Electronic Transceiver
- Avalanche Rescue Dogs
- Lift Evacuation - Plan & Methods
- Gondola Evacuation
- Self Evacuation
- Snowmobile Operation
- Speed Control
- Sign Line Violators
- Race Patrol
- Public and Staff Relations
- Sweep Procedures
- Missing Persons - Night Search
Employee Handbook for Whistler Mountain staff for the 1984-1985 winter season.
Table of contents:
- Welcome from Lorne Borgal
- Introduction
- Code of Ethics
- Whistler Mountain Facts
- Lift Facts
- Ski School
- Rental Rates
- Ski Patrol
- Lost & Found
- Priorities at Whistler
- Friendliness and Courtesy
- Safety
- Presence
- Punctuality
- Good Conduct
- Good Appearance
- Good Work Practices
- Time Inputs
- Coffee and Lunch Breaks
- Accidents or Emergencies
- Use of Company Vehicles
- Use of Company Facilities
- Radio Ten Code and Regulations
- Hazards
- What's Provided
- Wages
- Employment Standards Act
- Benefits
- Worker's Compensation
- BC Medical
- Statutory Holidays & Vacation Pay
- Food Discount
- Ski Shop Purchases
- Ski School Lessons
- Uniforms & Lockers
- Dual Mountain Ski Pass(es)
- Complimentary Tickets
- Parking
- What's Required
- Work Schedule
- Husband & Wife; Relatives; Intimates
- Personal Mail
- Training
- Perks & Gifts
- Personnel Policies
- Skiing - Staff and Family
- Penalties for Mountain Rules Violations
- Discipline & Termination Procedures
- The Whistler Mountain Customer Profile
- Brief History of Whistler Mountain Ski Corp. and the Whistler Area
- Whistler Village Map
- Proposed Calendar of Events and Special Days
- Reporting Responsibilities
- Whistler Mountain Ski Corporation
- Operations Department
- Food Services Department
- Administration Department
- Marketing Department
Employee Handbook for Whistler Mountain staff for the 1983-1984 winter season.
Table of contents:
- Welcome from Lorne Borgal
- Introduction
- Ski School
- Rental Rates
- Ski Patrol
- Lost & Found
- Priorities at Whistler
- Friendliness and Courtesy
- Safety
- Punctuality
- Good Conduct
- Good Appearance
- Good Work Practices
- Time Inputs
- Coffee and Lunch Breaks
- Accidents or Emergencies
- Use of Company Vehicles
- Radio Ten Code and Regulations
- Hazards
- What's Provided
- Wages
- Benefits
- Worker's Compensation
- Holidays and Holiday Pay
- Ski Pass
- BC Medical
- Work Schedule
- Husband and Wife; Relatives; Intimates
- Personal Mail
- Food Purchase
- Training
- Parking
- Vacation Pay
- Ski Shop Purchases
- Ski School Lessons
- Personel Policies
- Skiing - Staff and Family
- Penalties for Mountain Rules Violations
- Brief History of Whistler Mountain Ski Corp. and the Whistler Area
- Whistler Village Map
- Important Telephone Numbers
- Events and Special Days
- Organization Chart
- Echos
Photographs of [Noble house on Alta Lake?], Wedge Mountain, Tokum Corners, Chris Stethem setting avalanche charges for cornice control.
Photographs of Rod MacLeod (3/2/92/37), Alpine Office switchboard, Jack Gooddale (3/2/92/37), Cathy Jewett (3/2/92/44), and an avalanche.
Footage of grooming the ski runs on Whistler Mountain, and ski patrol shovelling snow. Also includes footage of Alta Lake in Wintertime where people are sawing the ice and going ice skating, as well as someone driving a car on the frozen lake.
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.
Photographs of an aerial of early Whistler Valley, including Whistler Village, Whistler Golf Course, and Green Lake; a mountain meadow in Garibaldi Provincial Park with Black Tusk in the background; and a group of ski patrollers lined up on Whistler Mountain.
Captions:
001: "Whistler Village Early 80s"
003: "Whistler Mtn Circa 1978-82 SKI PATROL"
Three promotional stickers for Whistler Mountain and Whistler Blackcomb, including two Whistler Mountain "Big Old Softie" stickers and one "Ski Whistler Blackcomb B.C. - Canada" sticker.
A promotional book for Whistler's restaurants created by the Restaurant Association of Whistler in 2009. The book includes menu highlights, featured recipes and alcoholic beverages, featured chefs, reviews, awards, restaurant origin stories, an events calendar, and a map.
Four travel planners created by the Whistler Resort Association to promote both Winter and Summer seasons between 1997 and 2000. Three of the planners are from the 1997-2000 Winter seasons, and one is from 1999 promoting the Summer season.
A paper spiral bound guide for Whistler Resort Association (WRA) members from November 15th, 1996. The guide covers topics ranging from membership information, functions and responsibilities of the WRA, a copy of the bylaws, a mission statement, the Resort Municipality of Whistler Act, a message from the President Functions of the WRA, the Board of Directors Organizational Structure, voting rights, members of the WRA, information on who can become a member, member assessments, and a Use Declaration Form.
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.