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Insider Tips
Want to do Whistler like a local? We bug, sorry, interview a wide range of Whistler-loving people so we can deliver the insider tips and suggestions you’re looking for.
From where to eat in Whistler to which runs to hit first on Whistler Blackcomb, what to do on your day off the slopes to what you can’t miss when you’re here – we’ve got the down-low.
Whistler Ski Boot Secrets: 6 Tips For Comfier Feet
Ski boots are many things but comfortable is rarely one of them. One of Whistler's top boot specialists dishes up 6 tips to keep your feet happy.
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Free is Key. Whistler Family Fun
Ice skating is a quintessential Canadian activity. This winter Whistler offers free skating daily at the Whistler Olympic Plaza starting December 20. Plus the Whistler Holiday Experience fires up December 21, also free. Family fun has never been easier.
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Stars over Whistler: How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower
The Annual Perseid Meteor shower occurs in early August. Whistler Insider editor Feet Banks recalls the best night of shooting star gazing he's had and lays down some meteor shower tips. Make a wish!
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Whistler is Bear Country. Be Smart.
As summer rolls in The Insider reminds everyone to be Bear Aware. But check out this great footage of our local black bears courtesy of Brian Hockenstein Cinema.
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Accessible Whistler – Life Rolls On
Whistler is an active, fast-moving town but that doesn't mean people with disabilities have to miss out on any of the fun. Guest blogger Norm DePlume reveals exactly how we roll up here in the mountains.
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How to Tip: A Gratuity Guide to Whistler
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.
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Whistler – Home of the Amateur Meteorologist
Usually people talk about the weather when they have nothing else to say but here in Whistler, where those all-time powder days can strike at anytime, everyone is an Amateur Meteorologist.
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Blake Jorgenson- Photography Tips from a Pro!
Blake Jorgenson is a multi-award-winning Whistler photographer who's shot with all the big-name pros for all the big-game companies and publications. This week he's giving back to all the amateur photographers out there with a couple tips on how to shoot better photos in the mountains. Thanks Blake.
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Best Board for Whistler – Rocker or Camber?
Whistler offers every kind of terrain so the Insider asks, “Is there a perfect board shape for ripping these mountains?” The answer is, “You betcha!”
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New Whistler Insider Editor Tells All
From his early days in Whistler to the secrets of life in the mountains, The Whistler Insider’s new editor, Feet Banks tells all …
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Highlights of the Sea to Sky Highway
If there were beauty contests for bitumen, the Sea to Sky Highway would be reigning title-holder for its gorgeous curves and sheer pleasure on the eyeballs. The proof is in the Porsche ads that have been shot there! We've rounded up some of the highlights of driving the 99er, so your journey is as rewarding…
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