Speakers Series: Whistler Mountain Identity with Michel Beaudry & Arthur de Jong
Items related to the Whistler Museum and Archives' Speakers Series "Whistler's Mountain Identity - with Michel Beaudry & Arthur de Jong". The event was held at the Whistler Museum on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 7pm, with a cash bar. Tickets cost $10, $5 for museum members.
Draw Entries: Whistler's Mountain Identity Opinions
Draw entry answers by the attendees of the Whistler Museum event "Whistler's Mountain Identity [...]" Entrants were to answer the question: "What would you like to say about the past, present, and future of Whistler's Mountain Identity?"
Draw entry answer by Johnny Mikes for the Whistler Museum event "Whistler's Mountain Identity [...]". In response to the question "What would you like to say about the past, present, and future of Whistler's Mountain Identity?" Johnny responded:
"- Quiet
Draw entry answer by Mandy Rousseau for the Whistler Museum event "Whistler's Mountain Identity [...]". In response to the question "What would you like to say about the past, present, and future of Whistler's Mountain Identity?" Mandy responded:
"Past: Inspiring! People followed their dreams & a community was built around them.
Present: Questionable. We're heavily influenced by our American neighbours & W[histler ]B[lackcomb] has been bought by an American resort. There is a lot of unease.
Future: Hopeful. Circling back to our past, we are a passionate bunch & I'm certain that whatever we the collective identify as our next chapter, economic or otherwise, it will be exciting & lead to awesome-ness.
PS: Bring back Icon Gone!!!"
[Note: Icon Gone was a former Whistler Museum event in the late 2000s]
Draw entry answer by Cathy Jewett for the Whistler Museum event "Whistler's Mountain Identity [...]". In response to the question "What would you like to say about the past, present, and future of Whistler's Mountain Identity?" Cathy responded:
"The Past - It felt like I lived in the bush - wait a minute - I did!
The Present - We have grown out of what we thought was the future
The Future - When will enough be enough? When will we learn and adjust to what we have and cease our quest for enough?"
Draw entry answer by an anonymous entrant for the Whistler Museum event "Whistler's Mountain Identity [...]". In response to the question "What would you like to say about the past, present, and future of Whistler's Mountain Identity?" The individual responded:
"We live less than 2 hr. from an international airport in one of the world's most desirable cities. Of course there will (always!) be 30,000+ people on the ski hill. Is it time to look at OCP? Is it unrealistic to presume we can preserve our 'little town'. Too much 'wo[sic]-is-me'. Just get to the hill earlier + use better wax!"
Draw entry answer by Kary York for the Whistler Museum event "Whistler's Mountain Identity [...]". In response to the question "What would you like to say about the past, present, and future of Whistler's Mountain Identity?" Kary responded:
"Past: The mountain was in its infancy, before the crowds & masses discovered it.
Now: Vail takes over - what does that mean? Better infrastructure, higher prices on food, more ritzy? Can they bring even more people? Do they want to?
Future: Better transportation, more options with service for non-skiers, those that want a different winter experience and summer - more variety of events - more mountain options."
Draw entry answer by Roy Strickland for the Whistler Museum event "Whistler's Mountain Identity [...]". In response to the question "What would you like to say about the past, present, and future of Whistler's Mountain Identity?" Roy responded:
"Whistler is an iconic mountain with a worldwide reputation. I wonder how the Vail ownership will impact this reputation!"
Draw entry answer by an anonymous entrant for the Whistler Museum event "Whistler's Mountain Identity [...]". In response to the question "What would you like to say about the past, present, and future of Whistler's Mountain Identity?" The individual responded:
"Consider a little less commercial and a little more consideration for the environment."
Draw entry answer by Bruce Watt for the Whistler Museum event "Whistler's Mountain Identity [...]". In response to the question "What would you like to say about the past, present, and future of Whistler's Mountain Identity?" Bruce responded:
"It has been a good run. We need to keep the momentum. We are genuine and should encourage more unique people to lead out of the box ideas. Preserve our happy service attitude."