Whistler Bar Guide
September 04, 2007
Hmm...this is a little different. Usually I write about the mountains, skiing, snow or something else crucial to the sport of skiing. But what about the most important aspect of skiing? The social one. Other than getting your boots off at the end of the day, isn't that first sip of your preferred beverage the sweetest part of your day?
You've earned it and it tastes good! Real good.
I took some time and put together a list of places to enjoy a little social time while you're in Whistler. Check out my Whistler Bar Guide at http://www.ski-whistler.com/bars/
My personal favorite...well, I'd have to say for apres, is the GLC. Knowing the Reverend Mike Varrin may sway that a little. Yes, he is really a Reverend of something. If you see someone running around the bar like he knows EVERYONE its Mike. And he actually does know everyone. He is the real deal though. Good guy and good skier too!
When I kick back after an Extremely Canadian clinic Merlin's is tough to beat though!
Ya, as you know. It's a rough life in Whistler.
Labels: bars, whistler
Magical Time of Year
July 31, 2007
Am I talking about the release of the latest, and last Harry Potter Book? Or the long sunny days, filled with sand and surf? Nope! I am talking about the fact that August is almost here. And that means that it's almost legal to talk about skiing and planning your ski vacation to Whistler.
There is a golden rule that talking about skiing before August is too early. Of course, the season is still going at Whistler Blackcomb up on the Horstman Glacier. There are a handful of locally based camps. Camp of Champions, High North and Dave Murray Summer Ski Camps are among the most well known. Other teams are also here trying to get an edge on the competition for the upcoming season.
With the 2010 winter Olympics creeping into the horizon it will be an interesting time around the resort as the Canadian Team looks to dominate the podium in all events.
So, purchase that buyers guide and feel good about talking about past and future ski action. The season will be on us soon enough.
Labels: blackcomb, skiing, vacation, whistler