Whistler Magazine Winter 2015

WINTER/ SPRING 2015

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contents CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: The Nordic Way. 25 Whistler is a mecca for cross-country skiers too

BY VINCE SHULEY

FASHION: Mountain Style. 32 The latest trends in winter wear, right off the racks of Whistler retailers

BY LOGAN SWAYZE

OLYMPIANS: Life After the Games. 41 Former Olympians Tami Bradley and Alan Kristmanson coach the sports they love

BY ANDREW MITCHELL

HISTORY LESSON: Bagel Bowl, Burnt Stew and Cougar Milk? 44 How did Whistler and Blackcomb get many of their ski run names?

BY SARAH DREWERY

CONTRIBUTORS

JUSTA JESKOVA

CATHRYN ATKINSON is Arts Editor at Pique Newsmagazine and an award-winning screenwriter. She has written about Whistler for the Globe and Mail, the Vancouver Sun and many others.

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BRANDON BARRETT is a Whistler-based journalist originally from Guelph, Ontario. He arrived from Medellin in 2012 where he was reporting South American news to an international audience for Colombia Reports.

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PINA BELPERIO is a writer, tech guru and community advocate who strives to make Whistler a better place. When the thermometer hits 20 C, you’ll find her hiking, biking or swimming in Whistler’s magnificent glacial lakes.

SARAH DREWERY is the Executive Director of the Whistler Museum. Originally from the UK, she has been living in Whistler since 2008.

BRADEN DUPUIS is a transplanted Saskatchewan flatlander lost in the Whistler mountains. He spends his days working as a reporter for Pique Newsmagazine. His mom thinks he is brilliant.

contents HOMES: Comfort, As Far As the Eye Can See. 48

DEPARTMENTS

BY BRADEN DUPUIS

Editor’s Greeting. 10

ARTISTS & GALLERIES: Animals in Art. 64

BY DEE RAFFO

FACES OF WHISTLER: The Global Brain. 69

Fresh Tracks. 16 Bits and bites of information about summer in Whistler

BY LISA RICHARDSON

FINE DINING: Enduring Whistler Favourites. 74

BY CATHRYN ATKINSON

CASUAL DINING: The Breakfast Club. 87

Green Guide. 20 Events Calendar. 22 Recreation Guide. 29 Shopping Whistler. 54

BY BRANDON BARRETT

Restaurant Guide. 91

AFTER HOURS: Cool Enough for Après. 93

Services Directory. 96

BY CINDY FILIPENKO

SOCIAL PAGE: Scene in Whistler. 98

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CINDY FILIPENKO writes for newspapers, TV, magazines and corporate clients. It doesn’t matter what she writes, her goal is the same: to tell a compelling story. cindyfilipenko.com

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ANDREW MITCHELL has called Whistler home since 1999, and is passionate about the community. The more time he spends in the mountains, running and biking, the happier he is.

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With a degree in language and linguistics, DEE RAFFO decided she needed a break from the books and headed to the French Alps.

Subsequently falling in love with the mountain lifestyle, she followed the snow to Whistler.

VINCE SHULEY is a freelance writer and photojournalist who too often finds excuses to leave his home office to go play in the mountains.

He also enjoys creature comforts and managing deadlines.

Columnist TESSA SWEENEY moved to Whistler in 2000 and contributes to many local publications. She enjoys the beauty of the outdoors and all of the wonders that resort living has to offer.

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Videos, photos and quick links can be brought up directly on your phone or tablet with a simple scan of the page you’re reading.

To help you enjoy the extra digital content included in this issue, we’ve let you know which pages will take you more in-depth on a feature story, or help bring the Whistler experience right to your fingertips. Visit layar.com to download your free app and get started.

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o, you’ve come to Whistler to spend your vacation skiing or snowboarding. Or, maybe you’re here for a different reason, and that’s OK, too.

Of course, this resort will always be best known for its incredible alpine terrain, which is unmatched in North America both in quality and quantity.

But more and more, visitors to Whistler are finding that there’s plenty to enjoy here among the Coast Mountains besides sliding down the slopes. No matter how you’d like to spend your down time here in this gorgeous valley, you won’t be disappointed.

For the foodies out there, Whistler is home to an impressive array of dining options. Whether it’s a premier culinary experience you seek, international flavours from around the world or some good ol’ comfort food, the resort has an incredible roster of restaurants to satisfy your hunger.

If it’s culture that piques your interest, Whistler’s got that, too. The award-winning Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is just a short walk from the village, showcasing the history and art of the area’s local First Nations. Or, take in (or take home) some world-class fine art at the exceptional galleries scattered throughout the resort.

Looking to relax or indulge in some retail therapy? Take an afternoon to pamper yourself at one of Whistler’s many excellent spas, or get out there and explore the unique and diverse shops that dot the Village Stroll from one end to the other.

And heading up the mountains on a chairlift isn’t the only way to enjoy our great outdoors.

Whistler is a wonderful place to break out the skinny skis and access dozens of kilometres worth of breathtaking cross-country trails. Or, for an authentically Canadian experience, stop by the Whistler Olympic Plaza skating rink, or take a snowmobile ride through the mountains with any of the resort’s highly recommended tour operators.

With so much to do, see and experience, no two visits to Whistler, ever have to be the same. So get out there and have a vacation that you can truly call your own.

ERIC MACKENZIE, Editor

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BACKCOUNTRY

CRUISING SEASONED SLED-HEAD or newbie, you’ll love snowmobiling in Whistler. Blackcomb Snowmobile and Canadian Wilderness Adventures open up the backcountry with an exciting array of tours that will take you to some of the most dynamic terrain in the Coast Mountains. Family, scenic and wilderness tours will have you experiencing a rugged, wild and natural Whistler.

If you’re looking for something unique? Try Blackcomb Snowmobile’s Backcountry Dining Experience, a ride that includes a gourmet Europeanstyle fondue at a remote forest chalet. Or cruise 1800 metres up Blackcomb Mountain with Canadian Wilderness Adventures’ exhilarating Night Rider tour. These are just two of the many “bucket list” quality snowmobile adventures that will have you grinning from ear to ear. For more info, visit: www.blackcombsnowmobile. com and www.canadian wilderness.com

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the Squamish River anytime in late December, or throughout January, and you’re guaranteed to see at least a few of these magnificent birds. Visit www.tourismsquamish.com to learn all about eagle-viewing opportunities.

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he Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) beautifully showcases the traditional cultures of the area’s two First Nations. Located at the entrance to the Upper Village, the SLCC features interactive displays, cultural artifacts, art installations and a gift shop offering the work of aboriginal artists.

Make a plan to come back later in 2015 for the unveiling of the Audain Art Museum. The 51,000-square-foot museum, located across from Millennium Place, will house philanthropist Michael Audain’s contemporary Canadian art collection, and instantly become a major Whistler attraction.

PARTY IN APRIL, SLEEP IN MAY JUSTA JESKOVA

FROM APRIL 10 TO 20 the World Ski and Snowboard Festival rocks the Village and wraps up the winter season. It’s a celebration of all things skiing and snowboarding, including world-class competition on the slopes, non-stop music, the Whistler Dog Festival and 72hr. Filmmaker Showdown. www.wssf.com 16

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A Brief, but Fascinating History c BEFORE THERE WAS SKIING there was still Whistler.

First settled by a shady Texan, popularized by an enterprising couple with a remote fishing lodge, and promoted as the perfect Olympic location for more than four decades, Whistler is unlike any other small town in Canada.

Visit the Whistler Museum on Main Street and discover Whistler’s pioneers, explore its past as a logging town and find out how a community’s Olympic-sized dream was realized. For more info, visit whistlermuseum. org, or stop by between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week.

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c JUST 40 MINUTES SOUTH of Whistler, the annual Brackendale Eagle Festival and Count from Jan. 1 to 31 celebrates and surveys the up-to-4,000 Bald Eagles who return to the area each year to feast on the salmon run. Walk along the dykes of

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iscover the Whistler Village Gondola’s new eight-person cabins. This season’s sleek new additions will increase skier, snowboarder and sightseer comfort, as well as improve overall efficiency. Featuring outside gear racks, the configuration of the new cabins means faster loading and greater capacity. You’ll also find new lifts on the mountains — the Harmony 6 Express (Whistler) and Crystal Ridge Express (Blackcomb) were just unveiled last winter. Faster access to the alpine, more runs per day, more epic fun.

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c RELAX. REJUVENATE. RENEW. Whistler’s spas are waiting. From environmentally friendly mani-pedis to massages that incorporate local products, you can find it all in the resort. In addition to several freestanding spas you’ll find in the Village, all major hotels feature spas that also offer access to swimming and fitness facilities. Most locations offer special half-day or full-day packages to allow you to experience a variety of treatments.

One of the most unique — and relaxing — treatments can be found at Scandinave Spa. Located two kilometres north of Whistler Village, Scandinave is designed around the Finnish rejuvenation practice of alternating hot and cold experiences. The 20,000 square-foot outdoor spa features hot tubs, saunas and icy plunge pools, all in a spectacular natural setting. After spending time in the pools and saunas, you can revel in vegetarian farm-to-table cuisine at the on-site cafe.

c FREE CONCERTS. FESTIVALS. International sporting events. Endless outdoor recreation.

Whatever summer fun means to you, you’ll find it here.

If you love being a spectator of high-adrenaline sports, this summer Whistler hosts Tough Mudder, the Ironman Canada triathlon, the RBC GranFondo Whistler and Crankworx, our homegrown mountain bike festival. Inspired to raise your own heart rate? Rafting adventures, ATV excursions, bungee jumping, summer bobsledding and ziplining are all available just minutes from Whistler Village. And accessed directly from the Village, you’ll find one of the town’s biggest adrenaline boosters: the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Or you can take it easy and hang out at one of Whistler’s many lakes, take a slow paddle down the River of Golden Dreams, or take in the glorious views from the Peak 2 Peak gondola.

Summer also means music. Many critically acclaimed artists and groups have taken to the stage at Whistler Olympic Plaza for a series of free shows in past summers, highlighted

by Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performances that regularly draw fans by the thousands. Other gatherings like the yoga-themed Wanderlust and the Whistler Children’s Festival also feature excellent live music. And given its central location, Whistler’s also an excellent base for folks attending the Squamish Valley or Pemberton music festivals.

For more information, visit www.tourism whistler.com.

ADVENTURES IN PEMBERTON

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eli skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing are just a few of the activities that make a side trip to Pemberton the perfect complement to your Whistler vacation. Thirty minutes north of Whistler Village, this cozy town is located in a spectacular valley surrounded by majestic mountains and gorgeous scenery. Home to wilderness guides, professional skiers and adventure filmmakers, Pemberton is the Sea to Sky corridor’s gateway to the backcountry.

Explore glaciers by foot or by snowmobile, ski downhill on pristine mountains accessible only by helicopter, or crosscountry ski along set tracks in Nairn Falls Provincial Park. For more information visit www.tourismpemberton.com.

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c YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE an Olympian to experience the fastest ice track in the world at the Whistler Sliding Centre. You and a couple of crew members can curl up in a four-man bobsled with a professional pilot, and whip through the final 10 of the track’s 16 corners, reaching speeds of up to 125 km/h.

Or, take the skeleton option that will have you flying solo down an icy chute on a tiny

sled, head first. Visitors hit speeds of up to 100 km/h while navigating the final third of the course that hosted all bobsleigh, skeleton and luge competitions at the 2010 Winter Games.

Located on Blackcomb Mountain, the Whistler Sliding Centre puts an emphasis on safety for these thrilling experiences.

For more information, visit www.whistler slidingcentre.com.

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IMAGINE SKATING UNDER a dazzling, clear-blue winter sky in the heart of Whistler Village. You can, and it’s free!

Located in Whistler Olympic Plaza, the Plaza Skating Rink is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily from mid-December until the end of March. Skate rentals are available for $5. Please note the rink is closed twice daily for maintenance, 2 to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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c Cheer on the world’s best young ski racers and Olympians of tomorrow at the 23rd Annual Whistler Cup on April 3, 4 and 5, 2015. Hosted on Whistler Mountain, North America’s biggest international juvenile skiracing event attracts more than 400 youth athletes aged 12 to 15 from more than 20 countries.

Visit www.whistlercup for more information.

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O SKILLS, only bravery required. The Coca-Cola Tube Park on Blackcomb, with its 300-metre sliding lanes, is guaranteed to thrill kids and adults alike. And to make things easier on little legs, there’s a stateof-the-art conveyor to move the kids (and you) to the top of the hill.

Before the kids start bouncing off the condo walls, get them over to Bounce trampoline centre in Function Junction. Bounce is also open to adults who have always dreamed of diving into a virtual lake of foam.

Diving is one of the many things you can do at Meadow Park.

Whistler’s multi-sport facility offers great swimming facilities (including a fun-featured kids’ pool), a fully equipped gym and a regulation ice rink.

Energy to spare? Try wall-climbing at The Core. Join the kids or work out your own core at their onsite gym. Open to ages five and up.

And if you’re visiting Dec. 31, you can say goodbye to 2014 en famille at the Whistler New Year’s Celebration in the Village. There are activities such as mask and hat making, a 9 o’clock New Year’s countdown for little ones and a dance for teens.

And of course, there are those two mountains that provide the ultimate in winter family fun. Enjoy.

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any Whistler businesses are working hard to build healthier and greener economies with unique products and services that you can take home or enjoy during your visit to the resort. Here’s a look at a few local companies leading the charge. —Pina Belperio

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TASTES OF EN-LIGHTEN-MENT

WEST COAST COFFEE c THE ALPINE CAFÉ & CATERING CO., owned and operated by Whistlerites Kevin Wood and Martin Bart since 2004, brews delicious organic coffee for locals and tourists alike. Its coffee is sourced from the iconic Vancouver roastery, Bean Around the World, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this past October. Bean Around the World has developed a close relationship with its Guatemalan growers and is committed to quality and sustainability with its great-tasting, shade-grown coffee. The company’s North Vancouver roastery houses a rooftop beehive, and the owners hope to make the honey available to all their coffee shops. www.alpinecafe.ca, www.batw.ca 20

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LOW-IMPACT ADVENTURES c CANADIAN WILDERNESS ADVENTURES (CWA) offers the perfect eco adventure if you’re searching for a low-impact, nonmotorized way to explore Whistler’s beautiful backcountry. The company offers a magical snowshoe trek along the Medicine Trail, a fur-trapper trail where guests can sample healing teas made from local plants. Guests can also choose to be pulled by a dog sled team through the Callaghan Valley’s magnificent old-growth forest. Be sure to explore CWA’s unique base camp — the visionary masterpiece of co-owner Allan Crawford, made entirely from discarded building materials and refurbished items. www.canadianwilderness.com

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c LOCAL YOGA TEACHER and new mom Rya Letham launched Living Light Coconut Tree in 2013, and makes a natural, vegan butter made from the flesh of coconuts. Her healthy butters are packed with fibre, protein, vitamins B1, B6, C and E, contain no added sugars and help satisfy those after-dinner sweet cravings. Letham blends consciously sourced organic coconut from Sri Lanka. Try the Raw Cacao Celebration — enriched with chlorella, goji berries and pumpkin seeds. Indulge in healthy fats on those cold winter nights by adding a spoonful of coconut butter to a bowl of oatmeal or lentil soup, a cup of tea, or add to baked squash. Sold at Nesters Market, Green Moustache and Quantum Vitamins. www.livinglightcoconuttree.ca

ECO-CLOTHING c PATAGONIA, A BLUESIGN-APPROVED company, is committed to reducing resource consumption and minimizing its impacts on the environment. Their iconic down sweater now contains 100 per cent traceable down, sourced from non-live-plucked, non-force-fed, 800-fill-power goose down. Patagonia also pledges one per cent of its sales to the preservation and restoration of the environment. www.patagonia.com W

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events calendar Sports & Recreation

Festivals

Feb. 28–Mar. 1

Dec. 3–7

SIGGE’S P’AYAKENTSUT B.C. CROSS COUNTRY SKI LOPPET

WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL Featuring a selection of fresh and innovative films from around the world and over $30,000 in prizes. www.whistlerfilmfestival.com Jan. 23–24

Whistler’s fundraising “event of the season” features ski events, live entertainment, auctions and outstanding cuisine. www.whistlerblackcomb foundation.com

FIRE & ICE

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WHISTLER BLACKCOMB FOUNDATION’S TELUS WINTER CLASSIC

Sunday nights

March 13–14

FIRE & ICE SHOW

WHISTLER PRIDE AND SKI FEST The annual LGBT ski and snowboard fest — formerly known as WinterPRIDE — combines sports, culinary, wellness and cultural events. www.gaywhistler.com

SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN

Every Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. from mid-December to the end of March, Whistler’s best skiers and riders, including Whistler Blackcomb Snow School’s finest, hit a big air jump through a blazing ring of fire. Free! www.whistlerblackcomb.com

Canada’s longest-running snowboard contest holds its 17th installment. www.whistlerblackcomb.com April 3-5

WHISTLER CUP The 23rd installment of North America’s largest international youth alpine skiing competition. www.whistlercup.com

April 10–19

The biggest annual gathering of winter sports, music, arts and culture in North America. www.wssf.com

FAMILY APRÈS

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WORLD SKI AND SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL

Monday and Wednesday evenings

FAMILY APRÈS

Entertainment and family activities that change from week to week — snowman building competitions, tobogganing, storytelling, roving characters, music, mini hockey, snacks, hot beverages and more.

Free! www.whistler.com/events Nov. 27

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The sixth annual cross-country ski event is open to all ages and ability levels. www.whistlerolympicpark.com

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This long-standing, co-ed team race sees teams of four race a course that starts on the Whistler Saddle and finishes at Dusty’s in Creekside. www.whistlerblackcomb.com

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WOPPET CROSS-COUNTRY SKI EVENT

April 19

PEAK TO VALLEY RACE

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April 4

OFFICIAL OPENING DAY FOR WHISTLER BLACKCOMB Feb. 27–28

WSSF

WHISTLER CUP PARADE

CLOSING DAY ON WHISTLER MOUNTAIN May 18

CLOSING DAY ON BLACKCOMB MOUNTAIN www.whistlerblackcomb.com

THE NORTH FACE PIPE AND PARK OPEN SERIES Top freestyle skiers compete in halfpipe and slopestyle events. See www.whistlerblackcomb.com for dates, not available at press date.

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Jan. 24–31

SIGGE’S P’AYAKENTSUT

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A mass participation cross-country ski event comprised of loppets, kids’ ski tournament and youth ski cross race. www.whistlernordics.com

Arts & Music

Seasonal

Dec. 7

Nov. 29–30

PERFORMANCE SERIES – BLACK UMFOLOSI Acapella African musicians perform at Millennium Place. www.artswhistler.com Jan. 30

PERFORMANCE SERIES – HARPOONIST AND THE AXE MURDERER A night of hipster funk, groove and blues at Millennium Place. www.artswhistler.com Jan. 14

MACBETH Witness Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre on screen with this classic at Millennium Place. www.artswhistler.com Feb. 28

PERFORMANCE SERIES – TORQ PERCUSSION One of Canada’s top percussion groups performs at Millennium Place. www.artswhistler.com

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BIZARRE BAZAAR Whistler’s holiday craft fair, featuring original fine art and handmade works for sale at the Whistler Conference Centre. www.artswhistler.com Dec. 18–19

CHAIRLIFT REVUE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Whistler’s renowned Chairlift Revue celebrates the best and most hilarious chairlift moments through a number of short skits. www.artswhistler.com Late December

WHISTLER HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE Whistler village comes alive with the spirit of Christmas. www.whistler.ca/ christmas

NEW YEAR’S EVE

March 4

TWELFTH NIGHT

…as unique as she is DAVID BUZZARD

A Shakespearean evening on film at the Globe Theatre of cross-dressing, mischief and romantic comedy at Millennium Place. www.artswhistler.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Village Stroll Open Daily

Ring in the new year any way you like. Alcohol-free youth activities and dances included. www.whistler.ca/ christmas

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With its long seasons, exceptional grooming, and Olympic-calibre facilities, Whistler is a mecca for cross-country skiers too

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hough Alpine skiing rules the day in Whistler, more and more locals and visitors are learning that exploring this beautiful valley on a pair of cross-country skis can be just as exhilarating.

“One thing I’ve found with Nordic sports is there’s a bit of a mystique to them,” says Roger Soane, president of Whistler Sport Legacies (WSL), which now operates Whistler Olympic Park, the crosscountry ski venue developed for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Cross country is the earliest form of skiing; Scandinavians were gliding across the snow on boards as early as 2000 BC. These days, it is alive and well here in Whistler and has been for some time. After all, it was nearly 40 years ago when the first tree-cutting initiatives around Whistler were kick-started

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by locals who wanted to get some aerobic exercise during the winter months.

“Stephanie Sloan, Jim Bishop and Murray Coates, these were the first people that got themselves organized and started brushing and cutting out trails around Lost Lake,” says Brent Murdoch, president of Whistler Nordics Ski Club. “That was back when you get could get lost (around) Lost Lake.”

And proving how popular Nordic skiing is currently, Whistler can now boast three cross-country skiing areas with a total of 129 kilometres of trails — Lost Lake Park, Whistler Olympic Park and Callaghan Country.

The Lost Lake facility is run by local company, Cross Country Connection, which operates the network out of the Passivhaus building at the entrance to the trail centre. Being so close to Whistler Village, it’s a convenient stop for locals >>

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he local cross-country skiing venues listed here offer different experiences, but are all able to accommodate any skier’s ability level, from the absolute beginner to the Olympic athlete.

Lessons are also available, and each venue has a fully equipped rental shop on site to get you geared up.

Above: Crosscountry skiing is a great activity for the entire family.

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Conveniently located a stone’s throw from Whistler Village, Cross Country Connection is usually the first stop for Nordic novices or locals looking to pump laps after work. More than 25 km of groomed trails weave through Lost Lake Park with longer, steeper loop options available if you’re looking for a challenging session. The 1.8-km Lost Lake Loop trail is lit at night, allowing skiers to stay out until 8 p.m. crosscountryconnection.ca

WHISTLER OLYMPIC PARK The official venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games has more than 56 km of recreational trails and also offers night skiing on select trails. The Brandywine Day Lodge has all the amenities for a full day of Nordic skiing. For a unique experience, time your visit with ski jump training by visiting athletes. www.whistlerolympicpark.com

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Below: Take a shot at biathlon — Whistler Olympic Park offers lessons.

and visitors alike that are looking for some fresh air and great exercise, with the added bonus of incredible views of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.

Trails are groomed daily for classic and skate techniques, and four kilometres are lit for night skiing.

“The sport is growing fairly dramatically,” says Murdoch. “It’s a timetested sport. You see that by the European (example) of a 60-year-old Swede being fitter than a 30-year-old Canadian.”

Whistler Olympic Park was the Nordic competition venue for the 2010 Winter Games, hosting all medal events in cross-country skiing, biathlon and ski jumping at its location just south of town in the majestic Callaghan Valley. It’s become a tremendous training destination for developing skiers trying to crack the national team, and has continued to act as a host for race events, ranging from grassroots- to international-level competition.

Following the Olympics, the facility’s operations were turned over to WSL, which is also encouraging the growth of the Nordic ski disciplines by making them accessible to as many people as possible — even if it takes some convincing at first.

“I think there’s (a sense of) intimidation — it’s too hard and it requires another set of equipment,” said Soane.

But by encouraging alpine-ski veterans to come rent a pair of Nordic skis for the first time, or just getting families out to play in the snow and see what activities are available to them, WSL is building up Nordic skiing as an outdoor activity that is growing in popularity during Whistler’s winters.

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CROSS COUNTRY CONNECTION AT LOST LAKE

If you want to take your Nordic skiing safely in to the wilderness, Callaghan Country has a network of trails around its remote Journeyman Lodge with an option to catch a snowcat shuttle on the weekends. Stop in for a gourmet lunch, or if you want more time to explore, book in for a night or two of accommodation at the lodge and wake up to resplendent views of the surrounding mountains in the Callaghan. Accommodation options are extremely popular during the winter, so make sure to book early. www.callaghancountry.com

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Olympic Park, giving kids a taste of what Nordic sports are all about.

A unique addition at the park is its biathlon shooting range, where anyone can test their marksmanship skills shooting a rifle, then attempt it again after sprinting 100 metres on a pair of Nordic skate skis.

“It’s enlightening for people to see how these biathlon athletes are going full tilt, then slow their heart rate down to shoot the rifle,” says Soane.

Whistler Olympic Park is also one of the few venues where dogs are welcome to run along a dedicated set of off-leash trails.

“Exercising a dog in the winter can be somewhat of a chore, but if you can fix that with a physical activity that’s good for yourself, as well as the dog, it’s a great benefit,” says Soane.

“A lot of people come up from the Lower Mainland specifically because we are dog friendly. I think we’re on the right road for dog owners getting a meaningful workout for themselves and their pooch.”

While a few hours of cross-country skiing on the tracks is a great way to combine aerobic exercise with the outdoors, some folks want to get away for a weekend where they can feel like they are truly in the backcountry. Callaghan Country Wilderness Adventures operates the Journeyman Lodge, a rustic yet luxurious full-service backcountry chalet, situated more than 13 km from the nearest road.

“We’re building on our success of wilderness skiing, which includes cross-country, skate skiing and ski touring,” says Brad Sills, of Callaghan Country.

Callaghan Country now offers a Snowcat shuttle from the Alexander Falls parking lot up to Callaghan Lake. From the lake, skiers have a leisurely descent down a five-kilometre trail to the Journeyman Lodge. Or, if they brought ski-touring equipment, visitors can begin their ascent towards the alpine for endless powder runs. And a pass to either Whistler Olympic Park or Callaghan Country will grant you access to the linked-trail systems of both venues, so you can mix and match your trail selection to your heart’s content.

So why not mix up your winter vacation this year with a bit of time on some skinny skis? You may have to work a little harder to travel atop the snow, but as thousands of Nordic skiers in Whistler every year attest, there’s no better way to explore the beauty of the great outdoors than by gliding down a trail at your own pace. W

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fter her last World Cup appearance in 2003, two-time Olympic mogul skier Tami Bradley did a 180 spin, career-wise.

One moment the 12-time World Cup medallist was travelling the world with her skis, and the next she was holding down a regular job in Vancouver while husband Andy Capicik — a retired Olympic aerialist and coach himself — enrolled in Vancouver Film School to study cinematography.

“It was kind of shocking because we had both been on tour for so long, living the World Cup ski life,” Bradley says. “Suddenly I had a nine-to-five job in the city, and I’m living in Kitsilano.”

Change was good. They had one daughter, then a second soon after, following a move to North

Vancouver to get a little more bang for their real-estate buck.

But while she was raised in Vancouver, Bradley had the mountains in her blood. She spent her weekends coaching freestyle skiers on Cypress Mountain, sometimes taking her young children along. That’s when Bradley realized that what she really wanted was to be closer to Whistler — a place she had lived and trained for most of her career.

They decided to split the difference and moved to Squamish in 2008. It was supposed to be a test year, to see if they could both make it work while commuting to their jobs in the city.

Bradley remembers the moment they realized that they were at home, long before the test year was up.

“It was a couple of weeks after moving in. We were sitting in our backyard in Garibaldi Highlands and looking up at the mountains,” says the 44-year-old. “Andy said to me, ’We’re going >> Above: Former Olympian and ski coach Tami Bradley with members of the Whistler-Blackcomb Freestylerz. Left: Bradley at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City.

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to die here, aren’t we?’ We just knew that Squamish and Whistler needed to be our backyard, and that we wanted to raise our kids in those tight-knit communities.”

There were some challenges, but moving closer to Whistler also created opportunities. In 2010, Bradley was invited to coach for Momentum Ski Camps by owner John Smart — another former Olympic mogul skier, and someone Bradley counts among her closest friends. Another opportunity opened up in 2012 when Whistler Blackcomb launched “Freestylerz,” a new ski-school program for kids aged nine to 12.

Bradley was invited to coach the program, which quickly grew from 18 kids to 68 kids with a wait list. Almost two-thirds of the kids now compete in the provincial freestyle series in new categories created for younger skiers.

There were still a few gaps in Bradley’s work calendar, which she filled up by founding her own Slayers Camp program, along with coach Mike Shaw. This past April and May, 48 kids received top-notch training from Slayers, which also hosts summer jumping camps at Whistler Blackcomb’s water ramps.

By moving back to the mountains, Bradley was able to turn her nine-year World Cup career into a career as a coach and mentor to

Above: Former Olympian Alan Kristmanson brought the Steve Nash Youth Basketball program to Whistler in 2012. Right: Kristmanson at the 1988 Games in Seoul.

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the next generation of freestyle athletes. It’s been a dream come true.

“I love being back in Whistler and coaching, it really does feel like this is where I was meant to be,” she says. “It really feels like I’ve come full circle, and I’m loving being on my skis as much as I ever have.”

That love for skiing has been passed down to one of her daughters (the other prefers arts, Andy’s domain these days, to sports). Bradley’s daughter Chase, 9, is the provincial champion for moguls, slopestyle and big air, and Bradley couldn’t be prouder. “She’s a far better skier at nine than I was at the Olympics when I was 28,” laughs Bradley.

For Alan Kristmanson, the road to the mountains was a little different.

That’s because Kristmanson wasn’t a skier or a snowboarder, but competed for Canada in basketball from 1987 to 1992. He was a key part of the Canadian squad that nearly upset Team USA at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, keeping the game within two points at the half and within six points at the final whistle. Kristmanson led the team with 25 points.

It was through his wife Danielle that Kristmanson found his way to Whistler. She was offered a job in the resort and Kristmanson, who was on the road most of the time anyway, followed. When he retired from competing, he used his teaching degree to do some substitute teaching in Whistler and Pemberton, but in the end he veered back into athletics. An avid golfer, he took his golf pro certification courses before going to work full-time work at the Whistler Golf Club, where he’s director of golf.

He had always planned to return to coaching basketball at some point, but it wasn’t until 2012 that he founded Whistler Youth Basketball, bringing the Steve Nash Youth Basketball program to Whistler — an after-school sport for students in Grades 4 to 8.

“I always knew that coaching was something I liked to do… and that working with kids was something that I was destined to do at some point,” says Kristmanson. “When my kids were finally at the age where it was time to get back into it, I dove back in and it’s been great.”

The 52-year-old’s own daughters, now in Grades 6 and 8, are both with the program, which has grown to almost 90 boys and girls after the first three years — a number that Kristmanson says is probably pushing the limits of the school gym. Given the popularity of individual sports like biking and skiing, he was pleasantly surprised by the reception.

“Whistler isn’t a huge team-sport town traditionally, other than youth soccer and hockey and a few of the school teams, so getting this many kids involved in basketball has been great,” he says. “It turns out that a lot of kids here are really passionate about basketball. We’re just now starting to send kids to the high-school team who have been with the program for two or three years, and they are going to have a real impact there.”

Thanks to the Internet, Kristmanson says that his players follow everything that’s happening in the basketball world, including the fact that the top NBA draft picks the last two years have been Canadians — Anthony Bennett in 2013 and Andrew Wiggins this past June. Kristmanson says the growing profile of Canadian athletes has given young players the ability to dream a little bigger, and focus a little harder on learning the game.

“These kids watched every game of the NBA finals and they know all the star players. They also now have a firm belief that Canadians can be as good as anybody in the game,” he says. “For me, that’s half the battle.”

And the kids listen. When your coach has matched up against players like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, it does carry some extra weight, says Kristmanson.

“I tell them stories,” he says. “And then we practice.” W

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BAGEL BOWL, BURNT STEW, and

How did our ski runs get their names?

Here’s the scoop on the ’Jersey Cream’ of the crop

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he ski runs on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains have some weird and wonderful names that are sure to pique your curiosity.

Names like “Burnt Stew,” “Pig Alley” and even “Hooker” are likely to boggle the imagination of skiers new to the mountains. At the Whistler Museum we have been carefully recording the stories behind the runs for some time. There are hundreds of ski trails over Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains so we cannot possibly share them all, so instead we present you with a guide to some of our favourites.

1960s

WHISTLER MOUNTAIN MCCONKEY’S Named after Jim McConkey, the much loved manager of Whistler Mountain Ski School from 1968 onwards. “Diamond Jim” was a celebrity skier and the combination of his magnetic personality and his skiing prowess did much for putting Whistler Mountain on the map.

JIMMY’S JOKER

1970s Jim McConkey in the Whistler Ski School uniform.

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Is not named after Jim McConkey, as many people assume.

Apparently one of the surveyors, named Jimmy, got lost in the fog and marked out a trail that turned out to be very different than he had expected.

1983 Franz Wilhelmsen and Lorne Borgal at the Franz’s Run Dedication Ceremony, Dec. 10, 1983.

FRANZ’S RUN Franz Wilhelmsen, was one of the founders of Whistler Mountain. He was the president of the company for 20 years, and was the major force behind getting Whistler Mountain developed.

1970s George Benjamin stands outside his home “Tokum Corners.”

1958

TOKUM

Florence Petersen and Don Gow eating “burnt stew” on their hike up Whistler Mountain.

BURNT STEW In the summer of 1958, before Whistler was even considered as a ski area, Florence Petersen, Kelly Fairhurst and Don Gow were on a back-packing trip around Whistler Mountain. After setting up camp one evening they started cooking dinner in an old billy can over a fire, built into the rocks of a dry creek bed. Nobody remembered to stir the pot, resulting in the smell after which the area (Burnt Stew Basin), and later, the ski run, are named.

BAGEL BOWL

Named after Tokum Corners, an infamous ski-bum house and party hub. The house’s residents named the run they took home at the end of the day “Tokum.”

As to where the name “Tokum Corners” came from?

We’ll let you figure that one out.

TOILET BOWL This amusing name was given to a very narrow area that suffered a lot of congestion (it has subsequently been widened significantly).

After exiting the “Toilet Bowl” skiers would find themselves in the “Sewer” — a much wider area on the other side.

1980

Preferred piste of former Whistler Mountain president, Lorne Borgal. He was affectionately known as the “Lone Bagel.”

PONY TRAIL At one point during the construction of lifts on Whistler Mountain, workers used packhorses to transport supplies up the mountain. The road they used became a ski run, so it kept the name.

Thankfully, snowmobiles are not such “pigs” and are more powerful now!

PIG ALLEY A short cut between Whiskey Jack and Ego Bowl runs, Pig Alley is named after the ski patrol’s first snowmobile — a pig of a machine that always got stuck. The patrol had the trail cut so it would be easier to cross over to Ego Bowl and climb it with the snowmobile than to climb the steeper Whiskey Jack. >>

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BLACKCOMB MOUNTAIN Blackcomb was once slated to be logged, so many run names have a logging theme.

1930s A “catskinner.”

JERSEY CREAM

Extra good timber; the cream of the crop.

STOKER

A person employed to fuel the steam engines used to pull the logs.

HOOKER

Men who set the bell hooks on each end of the log to be hoisted onto the logging truck or a helicopter.

CRUISER

A logger who surveys standing timber for volume.

CATSKINNER

A caterpillar operator who drags the logs from where they are felled.

THE BITE

An area in the curve or slack of a cable.

When the cable pulls a log, the slack snaps out causing this area to be very dangerous.

COUGAR MILK

A term referring to the grease used on logging equipment.

CROSSCUT

Means to cut across like a “crosscut saw.”

SKID ROW

A rod on which logs were dragged by bulls. Later by horses, then logging skidders.

SPRINGBOARD

A board that a hand faller stood on when felling a large tree.

CHOKER

A short length of wire rope used to wrap around the log to be yarded to the landing.

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1920s Early logging in Whistler.

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7TH HEAVEN Blackcomb president Hugh Smythe named the area after he realized the lift servicing it was Blackcomb’s seventh. The incredible alpine skiing in the area makes it a very appropriate name.

LADIES FIRST Ladies First on Blackcomb Glacier was named after Whistler patroller Cathy Jewett who was first to (sort of) ski the line in 1984.

Jewett dropped in and instantly set off an avalanche that she rode down the slope until she managed to self-rescue. So, although she was theoretically “first”, she didn’t really ski it that day!

1968

The entire ski patrol of Whistler Mountain in 1968 was made up of only five people.

John Hetherington a.k.a. “Bushrat” is in the centre.

BUSHRAT A technical chute off of Chainsaw Ridge, Bushrat was named after John “Bushrat” Hetherington who had previously worked on the Whistler Mountain Ski Patrol with Ken Newington, Blackcomb’s first ski patrol director. Newington named this run for John soon after the area opened.

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neighbourhood set out to build a home for his family, he had one main feature in mind.

“The house is just designed around capturing the views, which can go in every direction,” he said.

To see the finished results of the home, completed in the summer of 2009, one would surely say the goal was accomplished. >> stor y by BRADEN DUPUIS

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Clockwise from top: The kitchen features Caesarstone counters and solid wood, custom cabinetry. The butcher block-topped island seats five comfortably when entertaining or enjoying a meal; One of the home’s five spacious bedrooms, accented by vaulted ceiling and personal fireplace; The automated, climate-controlled glass wine cellar also features a billiards table and is adjacent to the media room, which features a 120-inch screen, surround sound, acoustic panelling and custom seating; the master bedroom’s ensuite bathroom boasts heated stone floors and a freestanding, tempered glass shower.

Opposite page: One of the many astounding mountain-range views the home offers, this one from the master bedroom balcony.

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“You can be in virtually any room, enjoying some very, very engaging views, usually with quite a distant horizon line,” he said.

“In that sense I would say we succeeded, but nature gave us the right raw material.”

When it comes to awe-inspiring views, Whistler has many to offer. But in this case, the home might be just as impressive as the surrounding mountain range when it comes to capturing the imagination.

“I think the structure in and of itself is really special,” he said.

“If you see the vaulted ceiling in the living room and you think about the complexity around the engineering of that, as well as even the installation of it, I find it aesthetically very pleasing, but also kind of a nice engineering feat.”

In terms of that feat, full credit must go to the home’s architect, Don Gurney of Openspace Architecture, and the fine builders of Bradner Homes, out of North Vancouver and West Vancouver, respectively.

“10 out of 10,” the owner says, when asked how he feels with the finished product.

“I wouldn’t build in Whistler again without using the exact same two firms. I’m absolutely convinced that what we did was great.” >>

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Clockwise from top: The exterior terrace and its outdoor firepit; The Broadstreet stone cobble driveway incorporates hydronic snowmelt with Teckmar sensors for year-round accessibility; A stunning view of the Northern Range; The rear patio’s “faux infinity” pool and accompanying hot tub also boasts amazing views.

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While the firms pulled off the foundational side of the build, it was the owner and his wife who turned the house into a true home.

The interior decorating, the owner says, was done 100 per cent by his wife.

“It’s trying to keep those soft, beige tones but every once in a while punching them with something a little more vivid and striking, which is something that I think she does well,” he said.

“I think her approach and my approach to the interiors is just lots of really comfortable places to hang out in.”

Stepping outside of the home, you’re treated once again to those perfect mountain views, but also to a level of functionality and comfort not typically seen outside.

The “faux infinity” pool is heated year-round and was put in for the enjoyment of their three children, while the outdoor firepit adds a nice touch of warmth on those après ski or summer evenings.

In the end, the family got a Whistler home that is uniquely their own, but the individuality of the mountain/ski lifestyle is on full display as you make your way through the rest of the Kadenwood neighbourhood as well.

“When you drive down High Point Drive, you’ll see lots of different expressions of how someone wants to enjoy a mountain home,” he said.

“And I think it makes for a really nice community.” W SEE MORE PHOTOS of this home by scanning this page with Layar.

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ith so much to do and see outdoors in this snowy mountain town, it may seem a pity to go inside. Whistler’s inimitable shops, however, make the notion of heading indoors a treat for discerning shoppers.

You won’t be out in the snow for long, as you make your way along the outdoor pedestrian mall known as the Village Stroll, since something is sure to catch your eye. And with over 200 stores in Whistler Village and its quaint surrounding areas, you’ll find the perfect item to take home.

Jewelry, art and home décor items are available to suit all tastes. If gear is what you seek, you’ve come to the right place. The finest names in sporting equipment, accessories and apparel are available here. If you’re looking to dress well for après, or a night on the town, attire choices include everything from modern, cheerful and earthy casuals to high-end fashions. — by Tessa Sweeney

Take home a piece of B.C.’s aboriginal culture. The

SQUAMISH LIL’WAT CULTURAL CENTRE’S GALLERY AND SHOP showcase the unique styles of artists from the local Squamish and Lil’wat first nations, as well as those of other aboriginal communities.

Captivating art is available for viewing or purchase, such as this Birds Surrounding the Sun Eclipse mask by Jacob Lewis ($900). You can also get cozy with these Manitobamade moccasins for the whole family, available for $70.

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RUBY TUESDAY, on the Stroll in Village North, offers some of the latest and greatest fashions in jewelry and accessories. Whistler is home to many talented artists and designers, and much of their work can be found on the store’s shelves.

Local designer Justine Brooks has created many pieces inspired by nature like these Sycamore seed earrings, available for $90, and this elegant double deer-antler necklace available for $190.

WHISTLER SHOPPING AREAS

With so many beautiful accommodations available in Whistler, spending a night in front of the fire is a popular choice. Why not buy your own local ingredients and delicacies and take full advantage of your home away from home? The perfect way to start your evening is with a cocktail. North Vancouver’s Deep Cove Distillery has recently launched a line of small-batch premium spirits. Inspired by the snow-capped mountains of B.C., Deep Cove’s smooth-sipping vodka is as clean and crisp as nature itself. Crafted with 100 per cent B.C.-grown-and-malted barley that is carefully distilled and steep filtered, it’s the perfect pick for your favourite martini.

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Village North is located If you are in the mood for a cocktail, local Sea to Sky Frostbites are just the thing.

These all-natural fruit and botanical cordials are made with whole ingredients and crafted by hand in small batches.

Frostbites cordials are great for those looking to make their own soda, snow cones – and, yes — cocktails. Start with the ginger syrup; it’s slightly spicy, warm and deliciously sweet, and makes a fabulous Moscow Mule when paired with Deep Cove Distillery’s vodka. Frostbite’s products are available at PUREBREAD in Function Junction.

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right beside the main Whistler Village, centered around Whistler Marketplace, which offers a supermarket, liquor store and many fine shops and amenities, with free parking.

Upper Village, situated at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, is another walking-only area with many wonderful stores, restaurants and galleries.

Nesters is just two minutes north of Whistler Village and offers a great variety of shops and restaurants, from the liquor store to grocery store and more.

Whistler Creekside, just a

five-minute drive south of the Village, has a variety of shops near the base of Whistler Mountain.

Free parking.

Function Junction is just 10 minutes south of Whistler Village and offers hardware, organic grocery, a brewery, bakery and many more shops and services.

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If you’ve got a sweet tooth, a stop at

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY should be on your list. Just follow your nose to find its location moments away from the Whistler Village Gondola. It is always difficult to choose from the shop’s huge selection of goodies. A popular choice is the Rocky Mountain Maple Leaf Peak Box, which features an assortment of handmade milk and dark chocolates.

Available in 6 oz boxes at $19.99 and 14 oz boxes at $29.99.

Nothing says winter in Whistler better than a diamond snowflake. This 14-karat white gold pendant from KEIR FINE JEWELLERY features a Canadian round brilliant-cut diamond in the centre. If you’re looking for something special for him, Keir offers some of the finest names in its watch collection. The Bering 32341 is a great choice if you’re looking for style, and with its scratch-resistant sapphire crystal face, it can stand up to the active outdoorsman.

Snowflake pendant and chain $1,375.

Bering 32341 $389.

For those cold nights on the town, many shoppers choose SNOWFLAKE in the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for fur, cashmere and leather outerwear. Whether you are looking for a jacket that makes a statement or just a little extra luxury, the Upper Village shop has something for you. This shawl made of silk and wool with a fox trim retails for $1,695.

The leather button-detail gloves are $85. >>

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Pandora’s new autumn collection of charms is now available at Whistler’s PANDORA STORE on the Village Stroll. The collection features eye-catching pieces including earrings, pendants and — of course — unique charms in the hottest styles and colours. Prices vary per piece.

Fuel yourself and your family.

At the end of a long day of shopping, it’s time to hit the hot tub. Stop at THE BEACH WHISTLER on the stroll and soak in style with a new suit. The Beach’s clothing and accessories will help bring back that summer glow. They have an excellent selection of suits to choose from, such as this Seafolly two-piece. Block Party Brazilian bottom $89.

Costa Maya High neck Singlet $153. >>

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Function Junction Discover the Locals’ Secret 8 minutes south of the Village ANTIQUES ORIGINAL ART FURNITURE HOME DECOR COOL STUFF

'Gently~used' & new clothing, footwear & accessories for guys & gals!

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Olives Market gives you a convenient way to shop for quality, locally sourced, organic food and beverages.

Check out our new sit down bistro area.

Award-winning craft beers, ice-cold off-sales, complete keg sale packages, special events & beer-inspired food TAPHOUSE HOURS: Mon–Thurs1–8pm • Fridays to 10pm (live music every Friday!) Sat-Sun open at noon BREWERY TOURS: Tues–Sunday 2:30 or 4:00pm

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Our aim is a simple one: to make really great bread and great tasty treats.

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Fort Berens ESTATE WINERY

Award winning wines from Whistler’s local winery Look for Fort Berens wines at your favourite restaurants & liquor stores

Serve your snacks and cocktails in style with Torre & Tagus items from WHISTLER KITCHEN WORKS in Whistler’s Marketplace. This Costa wood chip-and-dip platter is perfect for entertaining. Rustic wood coasters make a great accent if you’re looking for a classic ski-lodge look.

Platter available for $39.95.

Coasters for $24.99 per set.

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Designed and printed in Pemberton by artist Vanessa Stark, WildheART Apparel designs incorporate mainly wild animals and topographic maps from the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton backcountry.

For a style that has a truly local feel and a story to tell, you can find WildheART clothing at Whistler’s

MILLENNIUM PLACE. Women’s raglans: $40

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Visit THE NORTH FACE STORE in Whistler’s Village North to add a little extra warmth to your outerwear ensemble. Your layering options are endless with North Face’s durable, water-repellant Thermoball vest. It’s available in a variety of colours, and is contoured to fit and flatter your body so it looks as good as it feels. North Face Thermoball Vest: $180

If you have kids in tow (or not), no shopping trip is complete without checking out

THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR CANDY SHOP in Whistler’s Marketplace. With 1,000 square feet of sweet, kids of all ages can find their favourites here. You can pick, choose and fill one of the shop’s candy jars from $14.99 to $18.99.

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epicting animal subjects in art is incredibly hard. The intricate patchwork quality of fur, the sense of movement — be it a galloping gait or a quick dart — and the idea of expressing our emotions through animals creates powerful imagery.

The following five artists explore their connections to the animal kingdom through differing media, but all manage to capture the same sense of wonder that connects us to the natural world around us.

GUTHRIE GLOAG: DRIFTWOOD SPIRITS MOUNTAIN GALLERIES, FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER Guthrie Gloag is a biologist and an emerging artist raised in British Columbia. He uses salvaged driftwood and bone to create expressive animal and human forms in his sculptures.

It is the interaction of the individual pieces during the sculpting process that give them a sense of form and character. For the wolf sculpture pictured, it was a specific piece of driftwood that caught his eye and started the process.

“Only is a sculpture born out of my need to capture the peaceful, playful and inquisitive nature of coastal wolves,” says Guthrie. “I remember when I saw a specific piece of driftwood: curved, sea-worn and partly covered in dried barnacles. I knew immediately that it would be part of the wolf’s ragged coat, and would infuse my sculpture with the coastal essence I sought.”

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Four Swimming Otters by Craig Benson, at The Plaza Galleries.

Below: Cosmic Jack by Derrick Higgins, at White Dog Whistler.

whistler art galleries ADELE CAMPBELL FINE ART GALLERY Open daily from 10:30 a.m. in the Westin Hotel, 604-938-0887 ART JUNCTION GALLERY & FRAME STUDIO Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m.

1068 Millar Creek Road, Function Junction, 604-938-9000 BLACK TUSK GALLERY Open daily from noon in the Hilton Resort, 1-877-905-5540

La Grande Chevauchee by Sebastien Larochelle, at the Whistler Village Art Gallery.

SEBASTIEN LAROCHELLE: FREEDOM IN BRUSH STROKES WHISTLER VILLAGE ART GALLERY, FOUR SEASONS AND HILTON Horses seem to burst off the canvas in Sebastien Larochelle’s work, his brush strokes evoking a feeling of wildness and freedom. Larochelle’s work began on the streets of Hull, Que. In his formative years, he embraced the urban environment, utilizing exterior walls to express his creativity. He now recreates on canvas the “distressed” sense of time and history the walls held, the grittiness of his backdrops juxtaposed with the traditional subject matter of the horses. The latter are painted with great dexterity — the steady lines flowing gracefully.

The Whistler Village Art Gallery is known for its more contemporary range, and Larochelle’s pieces have a real presence on the wall. You can almost get a sense of the artist’s own pleasure when you view the evocative scenes he has created.

DERRICK HIGGINS: ONLY IN MY IMAGINATION WHITE DOG WHISTLER GALLERY, NITA LAKE LODGE It’s hard not to notice Derrick Higgins’s artwork. Fluorescent yellows, pinks and purples catch your eye, with the colours used to depict light-catching layers of fur and shadows on bone. Higgins’s work focuses on nature in an unnatural way, and that’s what draws the viewer in.

“I’m always looking for high contrast and luminous colour combinations with interesting shapes and patterns,” says Higgins. “People tend to have an emotional reaction to colour, so my images provoke an immediate response. Often I am questioned if I actually see everything in this way, the answer being, ’Only in my imagination.’”

Higgins works at relaying his unbridled passion for wildlife on the canvases he produces. He starts with an end image in his head, however, this morphs as he paints, keeping things fresh and exciting.

Depending on his mood, the image can be bold and bright, other times muted, quiet and Only, by Guthrie Gloag, at Mountain Galleries. pensive. >>

FATHOM STONE ART GALLERY & STUDIO In the Hilton Resort, with daily drop-in carving classes, 604-962-7722 MARK RICHARDS GALLERY Open daily from noon in the Hilton Resort, 604-932-1911 MOUNTAIN GALLERIES AT THE FAIRMONT Open daily from 10 a.m. in the Fairmont Chateau, 604-935-1862 THE PLAZA GALLERIES Open daily from 11 a.m. at 22 – 4314 Main Street, 604-938-6233 RON SMID COLLECTION GALLERY 4 - 4573 Chateau Blvd., 604 962 7742 SCOTIA CREEK GALLERY – MILLENNIUM PLACE Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m., Sunday from 4 p.m. at 4335 Blackcomb Way, 604-935-8410 SUZANNE JOHNSTON STUDIO GALLERY Open daily from 11 a.m., in the Westin Hotel, 604 -935 -3444 VINCENT MASSEY STUDIO 8605 Forest Ridge Drive, 604-932-6455 WHITE DOG WHISTLER GALLERY Open daily from 11 a.m. at the Nita Lake Lodge, 2131 Lake Placid Road, 604-932-2205 WHISTLER VILLAGE ART GALLERY Hilton Resort, 604-938-3001 (main) Four Seasons Resort, 604-935-3999 ART TOURS WHISTLER Presented by White Dog Studio Gallery, 604-932-2205 artwalktours.com

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Ted, by Kandice Keith, at Art Junction.

KANDICE KEITH: BUILDING PERSONALITY THROUGH PROCESS ART JUNCTION, FUNCTION JUNCTION Kandice Keith’s art seems to know when you’ve entered the room. Beady eyes follow you as you look up at an owl who doesn’t necessarily approve of your presence. Keith’s paintings have incredible character, leaving it up to the viewer to fill in the back story.

Keith is a contemporary acrylic painter living in Squamish. She continually finds inspiration in her daily surroundings, such as the birds and bears in her yard, or the sounds from the neighbours’ farm not far from her home studio. In bold greens, blues, and yellows, the soulful eyes of moose, cows, and buffalo are manipulated by Keith until they come alive.

“I highlight unique features that describe personality through composition such as the size of a nose, heavy brows, or overall body shape and style,” says Keith. “The most important feature is their eyes — I finish by playing with the contrasting shadows and lights of the pupils, and of course, their sparkle. My favourite paintings are often the ones that just seem to come together, where I let go of what I want it to look like, and instead build personality through the process.”

CRAIG BENSON: RELEASING CHARACTER THROUGH CARVING THE PLAZA GALLERIES, WHISTLER VILLAGE STROLL Born in Vancouver, and involved in various aspects of environmental resource management, it’s easy to see how artist Craig Benson fell in love with the marine wildlife that surrounded him in his extensive field experience along the B.C. coastline.

There are approximately 5,000 sea otters in British Columbia, inhabiting the kelp forests, bays and coastal waters. It’s these charismatic sea mammals that can be found carved beautifully into soapstone at The Plaza Galleries in Whistler. Benson uses a technique called “release carving,” where each stone is chosen intuitively and the subject is literally released through the carving process.

“My intention is to capture the character, as well as the physical likeness of the creature, to honour its beauty and its spirit, thus bringing the viewer a closer understanding of the unique connection between nature, people, art and the artist,” says Benson.

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hen TED announced it was moving its main conferences from Long Beach and Palm Springs, California, to Vancouver and Whistler for 2014 and 2015, some wondered if this technology, entertainment and design idea-fest fit with Whistler’s brand of outdoor adventure.

It seemed odd to imagine that a town on the frontlines of snow sports might also be a hotbed of ideas and innovation. Choosing Whistler is something travel-savvy, jet-setting folk have long been doing as a vacation destination, and inspiring guest speakers can be imported (or teleported, hologrammed, and livestreamed) from anywhere.

But with a globalized economy, the world is getting flatter, and for some, that is the perfect opportunity to opt for an actual life in the mountains.

Meet three Whistlerites running global operations from a slopeside headquarters, proof that TED, despite its inspiring new setting, doesn’t have the monopoly on the “world’s most fascinating thinkers and doers.” In Whistler, thinking and doing go hand-in-glove.

FIONA SUTTON | CREATIVE ENGINEER, ROLLERCOASTER DESIGNER Fiona Sutton, Whistler Mountain Bike Park coach and volunteer Mountain Host, is the CEO of Select Contracts, an engineering firm that designs theme parks, water parks, rollercoasters, and manmade surfholes all around the world. She came to >>

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Whistler in 1996 for a project that never came to fruition, but stayed on, travelling for seven years from a Whistler base, before centralizing her 55-person company into three offices in Dubai, the U.K. and Whistler. (The choice of Whistler, as the North American base, was unanimous.) She was even involved in the design of the Peak 2 Peak gondola viewing platform.

FIONA SUTTON: “I grew up in England, near Manchester. My family were mountain people. On holidays, we’d go to the Lakes District to climb mountains, go to Scotland, to the Alps. My sister and I, we never wanted to go home.

I always, as a kid, wanted to come to a place I’d want to live.

I left home at 16 and tried to live that dream, and Whistler does it for me.

I started skiing in my mid-20s and it became my sport, and it remained my passion until downhill mountain biking took over three or four years ago. I got a bit fanatical about it. I’m an advocate for year-round mountain biking. I think they should [heat] the lower half of the mountain! I’m very keen to be on the mountain in any guise.

I do travel to all sorts of exotic places in the world for work, and people say, ’Oh that’s so exciting!’ Is it? I go there to do a job and I can’t mix pleasure and business. I’d rather come home.

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times you just have to fit the box because that’s what you have to do. So being able to come home to Whistler is a huge relief to me. I can disappear into a completely different universe from the one I move in for business and that allows me to de-stress phenomenally.

I’ve not called anywhere else home in the last 19 years and I don’t intend on ever leaving.”

LEAH AND JOHN GARRAD-COLE | LOVE CHILD ORGANICS

A banker and a special education teacher, John and Leah Garrad-Cole had one option when they relocated from London to Whistler with their first baby in tow: create a business opportunity for themselves, or leave. Leveraging John’s financial savvy and Leah’s cooking prowess, the couple founded Love Child Organics, a range of nutritionally focused, preservative-free baby food that is taking pantries across the continent by storm, skyrocketing to fame after appearing on CBC’s Dragons’ Den and inking the show’s biggest deal ever.

LEAH GARRAD-COLE: “We got married in Whistler in 2007.

We flew out with friends from London and bought a condo. We knew we loved it, and we talked on and off about living here.

Five years ago, we got pregnant and decided to move.

I’ve always loved to cook and have been interested in adding highly nutritious ingredients to recipes whenever I can, so that every bite counts. Organic baby food in the U.K. is a lot further ahead than here. Our kids, Poppy and Cam, were exactly the right age when we started the company, so I had a very receptive and honest audience for my concoctions.

But we didn’t really have a Plan B. We were quickly working our way through our savings, and after the brand was developed, we had what we called our “pressing the button” moment. We ordered the ingredients to make 300,000 packets of six different flavours. We felt like all we were going to eat for the next 20 years was pureed food.

The trajectory has been a very steep and fast climb upward, but I think we can finally stop calling ourselves a start-up. We have nine team members and a headquarters in Whistler to put them all in. We are distributed in over 2,000 retailers across Canada and 1,500 across the U.S. >> WHISTLER MAGAZINE WINTER/SPRING 2015

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The beauty of being in Whistler is you really can run a business from here — there’s absolutely no reason not to. I have never lived somewhere before where I genuinely like all the people I meet, particularly the parents. And our four-year-old can ski the Dave Murray Downhill, certainly not because of any athletic ability she inherited from us, but because she’s growing up doing it.”

DAVID TAIT | CLEAN ENERGY SUPERHERO David Tait is the CEO of BioCube, a start-up manufacturer of portable standalone biodiesel processors — off-the-grid, self-powered refineries. A 20-plus year career in investment banking took him from London to New York, Toronto, Tokyo, Hong Kong, with short stints in Whistler along the way, including one “lifestyle break” as a ski instructor and bike park guide. In 2008, with two preschoolers top of mind, he and his family cut out of the rat race and moved full-time to Whistler, where he is tackling climate change, one biodiesel refinery at a time.

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DAVID TAIT: “It’s good to be outside the rat race. It’s a better life for the kids. I had commutes that I could have run faster. It’s the life where dad shows up at the weekend. Here, I get to pick up the kids, see them sailing, be a participant.

I’ve gone from working in a 90,000-person bank to a 12-person company. We’re a start-up. It takes five years to become an overnight success. The process is two steps forward and one step back.

But we have the opportunity to democratize fuel independence — it’s a big idea for a really small company. Most of the places we are trying to do business are where fuel security is an issue.

Weather right now is the news, instead of being at the end of the news, and I think it’s connected to the way we’re treating the planet. So this was an opportunity to do something that made some sense with an investment-banking background — to do something positive.

If all you can do is just a little bit of good, is it worth getting out of bed for? I’d like to think it is. And in the meanwhile, I get to live here.” W

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fine dining

Chef Melissa Craig and AndrĂŠ Saint-Jacques of the Bearfoot Bistro.

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FAVOURITES Whistler chefs name the dishes that keep diners happy and coming back for more

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their skills. While a menu shows the big picture in every fine-dining restaurant in the resort, a single dish can turn each place into an institution, a must-visit experience with as many elegant twists as our stunning ski slopes. >>

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he executive chef of the BEARFOOT BISTRO, Melissa Craig, says she is never without white Alba truffles in-house.

“There’s always a dish focused around that. In the wintertime we get to play with more high-end ingredients,” Craig says.

“There will always be some sort of white truffle pasta. It’s very pungent and you want to keep the dishes as simple as possible. It’s funny that we have truffle pasta because we aren’t Italian, but we have a porcini-stuffed ravioli with truffle that’s the best way to show off the ingredient.”

When asked if diners often find their way to it on the menu, Craig answers with one word: “Always.”

Craig says children also respond well to truffles, and there is a variation that she uses each year on her New Year’s menu.

Paul Moran, executive chef at AURA at the Nita Lake Lodge, is proud of his restaurant’s root vegetable delicacy, a heirloom beet baked in a salt crust, served with six-yearold solaris sherry vinegar.

“This is a dish that people talk about coming back for,” Moran says. “We’ve had it on the menu since I started here, and it won’t be coming off anytime soon.”

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Salt-encrusted heirloom beet from Aura at the Nita Lake Lodge.

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A fork,

a glass,

B.C. sable fish in miso from Araxi.

all come from Rootdown Organic Farms in Pemberton.

“They’re normally associated with the winter because they are such a good storing vegetable,” Moran says. “It’s a very simple dish.”

Course Canadian Atlantic sea salt encases the beet, which is then baked in a very hot oven for an hour and a half. Once complete, the beet is presented with the sherry vinegar and carved tableside, like any fine roast.

“It gives the servers the chance to show off their craft,” Moran says.

ARAXI’s executive chef, James Walt, says his B.C. sable fish with miso is a dish they have made for 15 years. Also known as black cod, the fish is marinated with miso, sake and soy.

“Then it’s baked afterwards and you get this beautiful caramelization, and it’s salty-sweet,” he says. >>

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“We don’t stray too much with the garnishes, we usually use a dashi broth, which is smoked tuna and seaweed. Another we like is braised daikon radish, with shiitake mushrooms.”

The impact is rich and light at the same time.

“I think that’s what makes it popular. You’re getting sustenance but you don’t feel overwhelmed,” he says. “It’s a very appealing dish and the fish is from our back yard. It’s why classics are classics sometimes. When it’s not on the menu, people request it.”

Patrick Fortier, executive chef of the EDGEWATER RESTAURANT, extols the virtues of their olive-oil confit lamb shank, served with a mixed-bean ratatouille, grilled chorizo and a preserved lemon gremolata.

“There is just something about this dish,” Fortier says.

“It’s a slow-cooked, braised meat that takes 10 hours to prepare. It falls off the bone. It’s great after a day of skiing, it really fills you up.”

It is in the French style, with olive oil acting as the substitute to traditional goose fat.

“It’s European with a little twist,” he adds. “It’s a big portion, so even if you’ve burnt off many calories on the ski hill, you will be satisfied eating that, for sure.”

They tweak it when needed.

“We will try to switch it up to keep diners interested. We’re always trying to make it better,” Fortier says. >>

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Chef Patrick Fortier and the lamb shank at the Edgewater Lodge

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loves their rabbit confit rigatoni, served with a tomato-olive oil infusion, olives and capers.

“It has a bit of that game feel to it, a little different. And there’s the Mediterranean feel, which coincides with our menu,” says Cumming. “We bring out the beautiful rich flavours of the rabbit.”

He says it is a lighter style that pairs well with wine.

“This pasta goes well with our grilled meats. You get the true flavour of the rabbit. And then the fresh capers and tomato make it pop a little bit,” says Cumming. >>

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“It used to be reserved for the richer crowd

in aristocratic times in Italy.

It is always featured on our menu...”

The restaurant’s staff was skeptical when it was presented to them to taste at first.

“But after everyone ate it, they said ‘Wow!’ and now the servers sell it. They understand what it is and we get fantastic feedback from diners,” says Cummings.

Osso buco is the much-loved traditional Italian meal that executive chef Ivo Marinov of IL CAMINETTO DI UMBERTO says is both a comfort in the winter and a menu selection year round.

“It is something that is traditional and something that is recognized around the world,” Marinov says. “It is absolutely not possible not to have it on the menu.”

Osso Buco Milanese is tender veal shank, cut with the bone, braised with vegetables and white wine for about four or five hours. It is served with a saffron risotto.

“It used to be reserved for the richer crowd in aristocratic times in Italy. It is always featured in our menu, winter and summertime,” says Marinov.

“It’s very, very tender when it’s cooked, it’s not something you do at home… and you need to find it. Not a lot of people sell it.” W

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ou’ve heard it countless times before: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

That nugget of wisdom is doubly true in Whistler, where visitors’ desires for the best of B.C.’s cuisine is matched only by their appetite for adventure.

Whether it’s shredding some fresh pow on a bluebird day, feeding your need for speed at the Whistler Sliding Centre, or losing yourself on a long cross-country ski trek into the majestic Callaghan Valley, there’s no shortage of options here to get your adrenaline pumping. But before you head out on your next winter expedition, you’ll need to fuel up, and the resort is teeming with delicious and hearty breakfast offerings to get you going.

Some are well-kept secrets beloved by locals, others are tourist havens attracting the cosmopolitan crowd, but all will leave you feeling full and satisfied, ensuring your day gets started on the right foot (or ski boot).

Welcome to The Breakfast Club. >>

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SOUTHSIDE DINER | 2102 LAKE PLACID ROAD The Southside Diner has become synonymous with serving up heaping plates of stick-to-your-ribs breakfast fare. It’s also the kind of homey, down-to-earth diner, with its ’50s era décor, and everybody-knows-your-name service, that you’d be hardpressed to find elsewhere in Whistler.

“It’s that comfortable feeling of being relaxed and feeling welcomed when you come in,” explains owner Les Ecker.

“Southside isn’t pretentious at all, it’s for everyone, and it really has that small, cozy feel to it.”

While it’s the eatery’s famous bennies that keep the locals and visitors coming back, for the exceptionally famished, Southside dishes out an absolutely ridiculous breakfast poutine crammed with two poached eggs, sausage, bacon, peppers, onions and home fries that’s topped with cheese curds, gravy and hollandaise. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Crêpe Montagne started out as a purveyor of authentic French crêpes, but as owners Laurence and Michel Gagnon became more attuned to the morning cravings of the typical Whistler visitor, their iconic eatery located in the heart of the village, evolved.

“When we opened, we wanted to succeed so we tried to give ourselves a 100-per-cent chance to do well,” explains Laurence.

“Michel worked very hard on breakfast and added so many Canadian items to the menu that they became some of our most popular items. Today, I wonder if we are considered a great

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crêperie, or simply a great breakfast place?”

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While they’re known for their delicate handmade buckwheat crêpes, which you can customize to your heart’s content with a wide selection of fine ingredients, Crêpe Montagne also dishes out four different sumptuous benedicts. For something a little out of the ordinary, try their homemade pesto bennie topped with grilled mushrooms.

LIFT COFFEE COMPANY/GONE VILLAGE EATERY/ MOGULS COFFEE HOUSE | The first thing you need to know about Wayne Katz, the man behind some of the resort’s most beloved coffee shops, is he doesn’t really care about making a buck.

“If we didn’t have an accountant, I would definitely be giving away all my money,” Katz laughs.

And this isn’t mere lip service either. Since opening his first coffee shop, Moguls, in the heart of the village, Katz has built his business not by worrying about his bottom line, but by taking care of the people who make Whistler tick.

“In this industry you gotta be the hostess with the mostest,” says Katz. “In other words, you have to be involved in your business, where people come to see you, in addition to hopefully enjoying the food you’re producing.”

That means not gouging his customers, sourcing only the best ingredients from across B.C., and serving real food for real people.>>

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The foundation for any of Katz’ locations is exquisite coffee, sourced from the family-owned Canterbury Coffee. And, depending on which café you find yourself in, there’s all kinds of delicious breakfast fare to delight your taste buds, whether it’s one of Lift’s gigantic muffins baked fresh daily, Gone’s scrumptious veggie scramble or Mogul’s refreshing frappes.

To call Roland’s a hidden gem would be a vast understatement.

Located near the original Whistler Mountain base in Creekside, away from the bustling Village, you have to veer off the beaten path to find this locals’ watering hole.

“You treat the locals well and they’ll send the tourists your way because they’ll be like, ’Oh, you wanna go to a good spot that’s not right in the Village and away from the chaos? Then you come down here,’” says owner Karen Roland.

Besides uncovering one of the resort’s best-kept secrets, visitors to Roland’s Pub will also be treated to a simple, no-frills brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The bennies are a perennial favourite, with Roland’s made-fromscratch hollandaise, or give the Creekside Breakfast a try for your choice of meat, with eggs your way and fingerling potatoes.

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FRESH TRACKS gorging on a bountiful breakfast buffet amidst the dazzling views at the Roundhouse Lodge, located atop Whistler Mountain.

“The goal is to give the guest a unique experience, not only by getting up early before everyone else, but a chance to have breakfast with the iconic mountains in the background, the sun rising and the freshly groomed corduroy,” says Roundhouse Lodge manager Doug Burnett.

Featuring an abundant spread of classic breakfast items, including scrambled eggs, your choice of meat, French toast, cereal, fresh fruit and more, Fresh Tracks not only gives you the perfect head start to your day, but easy access to mounds of fresh pow before everyone else is out of bed.

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COOL ENOUGH FOR APRÈS stor y by CINDY FILIPENKO

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NORTHERN LIGHTS

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CRANBERRY GINGER WHISKEY SMASH

Beyond Irish Coffee — three signature cocktails redefine winter beverages

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HERE WAS A TIME when winter cocktails meant

cheap spirits and syrupy liqueurs mixed with hot chocolate, coffee or tea and topped with whipped cream.

Times have changed, and the signature winter beverages of three of Whistler’s best après locations reflect these changes.

Gone are the Polar Bears, Irish Coffees and Blueberry Teas that were once the preferred complement to sub-zero temperatures. Instead, on bar menus around town you’ll find names like the Cranberry Ginger Whiskey Smash, Northern Lights and the Black Sea Russian. From new takes on classic cocktails to a reinvention of the boozy coffee, these Whistler originals all share an important distinction: they are served cold!

DUBH LINN GATE | BLACK SEA RUSSIAN The most traditional of these three winning winter beverages can be found at one of Whistler’s most traditional settings to enjoy a drink, the Dubh Linn Gate. With its substantial space carved into many rooms and semi-private nooks, this is a typical, dark wood Irish pub where pints tend to trump cocktails. Located in the Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside Hotel, the Dubh Linn Gate is a great place for guests to mix with locals, enjoy energetic live music and indulge in

great beer, excellent Irish whiskies or a fantastic winter cocktail — like the Black Sea Russian.

Bartender Gord Auld came up with this drink during the 2014 Sochi Olympics. This decadent, vodka-based cocktail, with its generous dollop of whipped cream, was originally conceived as a hot drink, with rich espresso providing the heat. And to round out coffee’s edge, and make things a little more festive, there’s a sprinkle of cinnamon and a pinch of ground cardamom.

Auld created the drink with the expectation that it would be a complement to the bar’s other hot offering, Irish Coffee. But guests thought differently and a great cold winter cocktail was born.

“I think people like this drink because it looks like it should,” says Auld, who originally hails from Scotland. “Once people see it, they want it.”

MALLARD LOUNGE | CRANBERRY GINGER WHISKEY SMASH Over at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler in the Upper Village, The Mallard Lounge’s Frederick “Fred” Lemieux has created Christmas in a glass. A fan of the classic cocktail revival, Lemieux’s Cranberry Ginger Whiskey Smash picks up where the Whiskey Sour leaves off.

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DUBH LINN GATE ginger with cranberries, muddling these ingredients with a little fresh-squeezed lemon juice and some whiskey barrel-aged maple syrup. Add in a couple of ounces of Canadian Club whiskey and some soda. It’s shaken vigorously over ice and garnished with a lemon twist, its oils carefully expressed over the drink. A perfect winter cocktail served at the Fairmont’s Mallard Lounge — a ski-in lounge at the base of Blackcomb that’s as suited for kicking back with friends as it is for business meetings.

Lemieux clearly loves his craft, taking part in Fairmont competitions (from which winning cocktails appear on all seasonal menus throughout the chain) exploring YouTube for new ideas, consulting with mentors and trying out his inspirations on friends. He’s always in search of surprising, palate-pleasing beverages.

Asked what makes a great cocktail, he says, “It has to make sense for the season.”

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If the Cranberry Ginger Whiskey Smash says Christmas, the Northern Lights evokes New Year’s Eve — a little celebratory, a little contemplative. Created for Araxi’s winter menu, this is an earthy, herby, sophisticated beverage. The brainchild of bartender Dana Wallin, the Northern Lights is remarkable in both its complexity of flavours and presentation. Served at the most elegant restaurant bar in Whistler Village, this drink is essential sipping for a refined and relaxing après experience.

Making this cocktail takes time and patience, but it’s worth it. To evoke the warmth of winter, Wallin first “smokes” the mixing glass, lighting a splash of chartreuse to ignite a sprig of rosemary. The smoked glass is then filled with ice, a half-ounce of elderflower syrup, a generous jigger of Canada’s renowned Ungava gin, a dash of orange bitters and a little chartreuse. With great care, Wallin heats a lemon peel that he rubs along the rim of the glass, gently expressing the fragrant essential oils.

The lemon peel is then twisted onto a skewer and laid across the Marie Antoinette glass, which aids in diffusing the smoky, citrus scent that is the hallmark of the Northern Lights. Wallin’s final touch is a sprig of rosemary that brings the drink’s composition full circle and adds a wintery bouquet.

“I wanted a drink that would feel like the warmth of a crackling fire,” says Wallin. “But I also wanted it to be light and nontraditional.” W

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