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Whistler Outfitters Diamonds in the Bluff, Sacred Stones and More: BC’s Hidden Gems

by Jack Christie Why are precious stones precious? Socrates felt that humankind’s fondness for precious gems mimicked our desire to inhabit a heavenly realm. According to the Greek philosopher, Planet Earth is only a rough draft. "In this other world the colours are much pur… Continue

Posted by Whistler Outfitters on June 24, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters BC’s Golf Boom

by Andrew Penner From the second you round the corner and feast your eyes on the lush fairways twisting atop golden bluffs - the crystal waters of Kamloops Lake far below, mountains soaring high above - you know you’re in for a memorable day on the links. And Tobiano, a new Thom… Continue

Posted by Whistler Outfitters on June 24, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters Coldplay Meets Gumboots on BC’s Summer Festival Stage

by Sue Kernaghan “It’s magic. You walk through the gates and you feel like you’ve stepped into a different time and place – a mini-city of people, food and music from around the world that appears for three days, and then it’s gone, destined to reappear a year later. We call it Br… Continue

Posted by Whistler Outfitters on June 24, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters WHISTLER GETS SET TO SPOTLIGHT BIGGEST TALENTS IN MUSIC, SPORTS AND ARTS, APRIL 11-20

The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival’s unique fusion sports, music and arts gets underway April 11 in Whistler and operations crews are busy getting the resort ready for ten days and nights of non-stop events and entertainment. In the Village, where 11cm of snow fell earlier in the week to fre… Continue

Posted by Whistler Outfitters on April 10, 2008 at 7:40pm — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters Whistler's 11th Pro Photographer Showdown Set to Blow Minds

Announcement of Finalists Guarantees Global Showdown of Epic Proportions, April 17 2008. Action sports photographers from around the world bidding to be included in this year’s Pro Photographer Showdown set the bar so high with their 3 minute submissions that they vaulted out of the sta… Continue

Posted by Whistler Outfitters on March 11, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Matt Belair The Power of The MIND vs Education and the World

"You can do it" says the motivational speaker to the class of kids. What the F*$K does that mean. Memorize facts, study shit you don't want to learn, complete projects you hate. This is about school, this is about education, this is about your mind! As a volunteer boxing coach with the youth center I get to talk and listen to the kids about school and the world in general and I've discovered that nothing has changed since i've been there, with one big difference. I started learning what they do… Continue

Posted by Matt Belair on March 5, 2008 at 1:24am — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters The Collective Premieres Mountain-Bike Film "Seasons" at Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival, April 11

Festival continues to be the “Sundance” of action-sports world. Famed for its iconic trifecta of photo, film and fashion shows, the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival has been called the Sundance of the action-sports world, a tag that’s even more appropriate this year with the world premiere of mountain-bike feature film “… Continue

Posted by Whistler Outfitters on February 28, 2008 at 8:42pm — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters Michael Franti and Spearhead Set Whistler as Only West Coast Concert Date

Pure rockers join enlightened rocktivists at the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Fest… Continue

Posted by Whistler Outfitters on February 19, 2008 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown Finalists Form Part of Line-up

Fastest filmmakers in the west to screen at monthly Celluloid Social Club There’s nothing like a deadline to concentrate the creative output. And nothing makes that effort more worthwhile than an audience. Providing the audience is what motivated Paul Armstrong to found the Celluloid Social Club in 1997 - to give the indie scene that began t… Continue

Posted by Whistler Outfitters on February 18, 2008 at 4:01pm — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters The Orage Masters Resurrects at 2008 TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival in Whistler, BC

Orage, the ski apparel brand dedicated to Innovation Through Style, brings back the most innovative and stylish freeskiing event on the roster after a one-year hiatus. Orage partners with the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival relocating the Orage Masters to Whistler/Blackcomb, BC on Saturday April 12th, 2008. The fifth installment of what’s b… Continue

Posted by Whistler Outfitters on February 13, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters Whistler's Pro Photographer Showdown Seeks Visual Storytellers

Whistler, BC February 4, 2008

Revised Guidelines for Renowned Action Sport/Lifestyle Photo Contest Submission Deadline: February 19 2008.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the iconic Whistler Pro P…

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Posted by Whistler Outfitters on February 4, 2008 at 4:01pm — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters Stats Facts and Figures about BC Canada

Photo by Rene Gouin Rider: Reno Millette

Canada's westernmost province is known for its stunning natural setting, vast tracts of untouched wilderness, and safe, vibrant cities. It's a top choice for outdoor adventure, urban pleasures, and pure escape.

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Posted by Whistler Outfitters on February 3, 2008 at 5:36pm — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters January Ends with a Flurry of Snow at Whistler Blackcomb

Photo by Rene Gouin

18cm of Snow Fell Last Day of January, Bringing Month Snowfall Total to 264cm.

January was a mix of snow and sun (but mostly snow), drawing sun worshipers and powder hogs to the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb. The average snowfall in January is 209cm which was hit on the 15th of this month. In total, J…

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Posted by Whistler Outfitters on February 2, 2008 at 2:22am — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters Beyond the Perfect Powder Slopes: BC’s Winter Hideaways

By Sue Kernaghan

Imagine it’s mid-winter, somewhere in British Columbia. You’re curled up by a roaring fire, snug inside a cosy cabin or a romantic inn, as a thick fall of powder drifts over the forest outside.
Are you going to hit the slopes? Not necessarily.
BC may have some of the world’s best s…
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Posted by Whistler Outfitters on February 2, 2008 at 12:56am — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters A Perfect Whistler Day

By Laurie Cooper

My heart is pounding, my thighs are burning. Trees are flying past me as I take great gulps of the crystal-cold mountain air. I'm staying right behind my Whistler-Blackcomb ski instructor, Louis, and I am skiing like I have never skied before. In theory, Louis is giving me a ski lesson. In realit…

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Posted by Whistler Outfitters on January 26, 2008 at 7:35pm — 1 Comment

Whistler Outfitters Skiing at Whistler offers perfect powder but only at a price

WHISTLER, B.C. - A dozen years ago, a roommate and I were wasting away another rainy winter night in Seattle when we decided to drive the pickup truck five hours north to Whistler. We left at 10 p.m., pulled into the lot near the lifts and spent a few fitful, freezing hours of semi-sleep in the cab until sunrise.

We gladly paid about $45 each…

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Posted by Whistler Outfitters on January 26, 2008 at 7:27pm — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters Whistler's Search For Pro Photographers Goes Global

WHISTLER, BC, January 21, 2008 – New rules and an increased prize purse have reinvigorated global interest in the TELUS World Ski & Sno… Continue

Posted by Whistler Outfitters on January 26, 2008 at 7:27pm — No Comments

couloir Catskiing 1/18/08 Powder Mountain

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Was a great bluebird day for catskiing... 4 days after the last snowfall... first time into their alpine territory this season... all shaping up for a great day on the slopes. Pickup was at 715 in the village, half hour ride out to their 'lodge" south of whistler, then we loaded up onto the cat with our group for the trip out to their tenure. First of all we were on their "Cypress" terrain which is their alpine terrain. after a quick safety lesson in using a avalanche transceiver… Continue

Posted by couloir on January 26, 2008 at 3:36am — No Comments

Whistler Outfitters Welcome to the New Whistler Community Network

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Posted by Whistler Outfitters on January 20, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

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