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Magic Moments: Whistler 2017 In Photos

Winter in Whistler Creekside

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We asked talented Whistler photographers Mike Crane and Justa Jeskova to choose their favourite moments from the year that was in Whistler (with a few videos thrown in for holiday fun). Time to put up your feet and reflect on the past year…and make plans for new adventures in 2018.

January

Crisp air and clean ice – a perfectly Canadian way to start the year. JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

 

Another fine winter day in the Coastal rainforest snowforest! MIKE CRANE PHOTO

February

Late light. Blackcomb Mountain shines with yet another beautiful display of alpenglow. JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

 

Happy Place. The pow just kept coming last winter. More about skiing Whistler here. MIKE CRANE PHOTO

March

There is such a thing as ‘Friends on a Pow Day,” you just need to choose the right friends. JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

 

The end of an era. Rear entry ski boot traditionalist Feet Banks finally retires the boots his parents bought him at the 1991 Turkey Sale and upgrades to the best in ski boot technology.  BRIAN HOCKENSTEIN VIDEO

April

Snow and short sleeves – springtime in Whistler is always magical. JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

 

There are a lot of similarities between a life of art and sport. Whistler’s Kate Zessel breaks it down. BRIAN HOCKENSTEIN VIDEO

May

Morning sun over the Whistler Golf Course heralds the summer of golf to come. JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

 

Smiles for miles. A big snow year meant skiing kept going right into late May, encroaching on lake time. #bestworldproblems MIKE CRANE PHOTO

Whistler’s Valley Trail connects the community and the best way to enjoy it is via the simplicity and functionality of a “Valley Trail Bike.” BRIAN HOCKENSTEIN VIDEO

June

Nights falls on a happy town. Summer has arrived. MIKE CRANE PHOTO

 

The Whistler Half Marathon kicks off a summer of races and fitness events. JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

 

Breathe, it’s free. MIKE CRANE PHOTO

 

The artery of good times. Whistler’s Village Stroll was purposely designed to meander and lead to adventure. MIKE CRANE PHOTO

July

No the police aren’t chasing that kid, it’s Canada’s 150th birthday parade on July 1. JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

 

The snow walls atop Whistler Mountain are among the summer’s most photographed alpine attractions, just not always from this angle. MIKE CRANE PHOTO

 

How high!? The record breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola wows a new generation. MIKE CRANE PHOTO

 

Canada’s most scenic Subaru IRONMAN Canada® kicks off with a chilly swim in Alta Lake. MIKE CRANE PHOTO

August

Creation in progress. Whistler ‘s arts and culture scene surged in 2017 with the launch of the new Cultural Connector. JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

 

It’s like a living art gallery in the forest, with bike jumps. Whistler’s popular Train Wreck Hike benefited from a new access bridge last year. MIKE CRANE PHOTO

September

Ah, fall golf. Every wonder why four is the ideal number for a golf group and also the capacity of most of Whistler’s high-speed chairlifts? Now you have. MIKE CRANE PHOTO

 

Iconic Black Tusk Mountain is the core of an extinct volcano and, according to local indigenous legends, also the Landing Place of the Thunderbird. JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

October

This way to winter. The Inukshuk stands guard in the pristine Whistler alpine. JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

Unplug to reconnect and discover what’s real. Autumn is a great time to enjoy the Elements. BRIAN HOCKENSTEIN VIDEO

November

Ride on. Bike season isn’t over until the snow falls…. JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

 

… but winter can come pretty quick around here. MIKE CRANE PHOTO

 

And the first day of skiing at Whistler Blackcomb this year did not disappoint. INFLUX PRODUCTIONS VIDEO

December

A clear sky, some white mountains… what more could a person need? JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTO

 

Maybe some lights and fresh snow? Whistler’s light display is on point once again. MIKE CRANE PHOTO

Thanks to Mike Crane and Justa Jeskova for getting out there in all weathers to capture the magic moments. Have a happy and safe holidays from the Insider team – and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

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