Insider editor Feet Banks rides along with one of Whistler's golf course beverage cart girls to learn the ins and outs of a profession shrouded in secrecy and mystery.
Whistler artist Chantelle Pellerin rides the singletrack between dream and reality as she scores a chance to be one of the first people to test-ride Whistler's new "Top of the World" bike trail.
Do you like to eat amazing food? How about eating it outdoors with incredible scenery? From BBQ to fine wining and dining Whistler's summer culinary calendar has something for everyone (including people who like to race rolling wheels of cheese down the mountain.)
Ever wonder how the customs of tipping and gratuities work in Whistler? Who gets what, how much and when? Its totally confusing and many locals don't even know the answers but this handy guide provides a good starting point.
How does skiing in the morning then paddleboarding in the afternoon then a round of twilight golf sound? Or what about snowmobiling, bike park and some disc golf? Spring in Whistler is all about the multi-sport day so check out what the locals are doing to enjoy the sun.
Whistler is a fine-dining hotspot but this week we give a little love one of the less-appreciated mountain meals — the Quebecois classic Poutine.
The Whistler Sliding Centre is much more than "Olympic Leftovers." It's a place designed to build stronger athletes and create brand new ones. And for the public it offers a chance to go really, really fast.
It's all fun and games until someone kicks off a class 4 avalanche, or ends up lost in a creek bed with no food or shelter, or breaks their femur or... It's all fun and games until it isn't... then it's time to call Brad Sills and Whistler Search & Rescue.
Here in Canada we call them Toques and these grab-and-go headwarmers were just voted "Best Example of Whistler Style" in the local newspaper. The Insider heads out on the town to get the skinny on toques, beanies, knit caps or whatever else they're called.
Heli-Skiing and Heli-Boarding are a must-do for any serious deep snow lover. To make the decision to fly that much easier on you The Whistler Insider presents “Five Things You Didn’t Know About Heli-Skiing” as well as a nifty video with guide/mountaineer John Furneaux.