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Al Whitney

Draw entry answer by Al Whitney 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?" Al responded:

"Past: It WAS great, we can't go back
Present: Just look at what we have become. Some was not part of the plan, but it has become an amazing plan.
Future: How do we get the Vail Corp[oration] to understand that the town & its people are greater than the mountain?"

Don McVicar

Draw entry answer by Don McVicar 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?" Don responded:

"I hope we continue to be a mountain-based community. I hope that we will continue to be a community minutes from wilderness."

Isobel MacLaurin

Draw entry answer by Isobel MacLaurin 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?" Isobel responded:

"I realize money and only money was the reason we were 'sold out'. It's up to all of us locals NOT to become 'Vailish' and to retain the village style of living."

Kary York

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."

Mandy Rousseau

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]

Max [?]

Draw entry answer by Max [?] 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?" Max responded:

"Past: Creative vision & stubborn determination to make this town a reality despite long odds.
Present: The struggle to define the future is a fascinating exercise with incredible participation.
Future: Where else do you want to grow old and be a vital part of shaping?"

Poster

Poster advertising the Whistler Museum and Archives' Speaker Series titled "Whistler's Mountain Identity: An Open Dialogue on the Past, Present, and Future of our relationship to the mountains - with Michel Beaudry and Arthur de Jong". The event was held at the Whistler Museum on January 18, 2017 with a cash bar, costing $10, $5 for museum members.

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