Skiing in the Summer?!?!
For some, Summer Skiing seems next to impossible. I went last year not knowing what I was getting myself into, but after spending 2 weeks in Argentinawith SASS Global Travel, I am hooked. I am going again this year as well as working as an intern for them. During the Summer months there are other programs that run but SGT Argentina is the only one that has one on one training and AIARE level one certification available in each session. You also become a part of the family. Take a look at the…See More
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From alpha acids to mash tuns, Whistler Brewing brings the beer home
by tobias c. van Veen
The fortunes of war favoured Hrothgar. So his mind turned to hall-building: he handed down orders…
proposed Move would protect village vibrancy, but may reduce values for landlords
by Alison Taylor
A "significant number" of commercial spaces in prime village locations could have their zoning restricted specifically for restaurant or pub use. The move, being discussed by the municipality, is designed to help the collective by keeping the village animated with busy patio activity on the fringe of the public squares, but it could potentially hurt the individual landlords by lowering property values.…
Provincial government to improve road access and upgrade ranger stations
by Cathryn Atkinson
A new 30-site backcountry campground is being built at Elfin Lakes as part of a $600,000 infrastructure investment in Garibaldi Provincial Park by BC Parks. Along with the campground, the money will go into building toilet facilities, a picnic shelter, improve the access road and an upgrade of ranger stations.…
The race to record Sea to Sky rare flora and fauna before they are gone forever
by Dawn Green
The warning was clear — participation in an outing with the Vancouver Mycological Society entailed one mandatory requirement, namely a great deal of patience. Group leader Daryl Thompson attested to that fact.…
Pemberton Fire Zone crews take to helicopters as the fire hazard rating creeps up
by Cathryn Atkinson
The firefighting crews of the Pemberton Fire Zone, which includes Whistler, are gearing up for a busy season, training, checking equipment, reconnecting with old comrades and saying hello to new ones. They know the fires won't be waiting for an invitation to ignite in the Sea to Sky region's forests and wilderness areas.…
