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Whistler Local’s Favourites: Kevin Sansalone
Whistler local Kevin Sansalone is a snowboard legend who has been ripping the local hills since the early 1990s. And he's still as stoked about riding as ever. The Insider chats with Kev about some of his favourite local spots splitboarding and he latest Sandbox adventures.
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The Hoodie: Whistler’s Official Unofficial Garment
Autumn is the time of year to get cozy and hunker down in preparation for the ski season to come. As such the hooded sweatshirt is the most important piece of Whistler clothing these days. Learn the history and culture behind the Whistler hoodie.
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Whistler Ziplines Part 2 : Ziptrek Ecotours
In part two of the Whistler Zipline series we head out with Ziptrek Ecotours for some zipping around (and learning about) some of Whistler's pristine ancient rainforest.
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Whistler Ziplines Part 1 : Superfly Ziplines
Ever reach highway speeds on a thin steel cable suspended 600 feet above the ground? Then check out part one of a two-part series on Whistler Ziplines.
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Whistler Bike Trails: What’s in a Name?
With over 300 KM of singletrack in the area and dozens of lift-accessed Park runs Whistler has some of the best mountain bike trails on the continent, and some of the most unique trail names. Learn the stories behind a few classics.
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Whistler’s Sylvia Dolson and The Joy of Bears
Whistler local Sylvia Dolson has been photographing local black bears for the past 16 years with the Get Bear Smart Society. And now she has a new book out.
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6 Whistler Biking Must-Do’s: Beyond the Bike Park
With over 250 KM of singletrack mountain bike trails Whistler is a cross-country rider's dream come true. This week bike wizard Seb Kemp lists his top five Must-Do's beyond the bike park.
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Five Whistler Mountain Biking Must-Do’s: The Bike Park
The Whistler Bike Park is a mecca for gravity-fed rippers. How many of these "must-do's" have you done?
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Whistler Golf and the Culture of Giving Back
From the pro tours to the local clubs Golf has always been incredible at raising money for charity and with 4 incredible courses in one spot, Whistler golf clubs chip in hundreds of thousand dollars each year.
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Whistler’s Top of the World Trail: A Rookie Drops In
One bike trail will take you from the Peak of Whistler Mountain to the Garibaldi Lift Company patio 5000 vertical feet below. Are you ready for the Top of the World?
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6 Perfect Spots on Whistler’s Valley Trail
Whistler's Valley Trail was one of BC's first paved bike trails and, 30 years later, remains one of Whistler's greatest assets. The Insider dishes up some history and our 6 favourite spots.
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A First-Timer’s Guide to Whistler Mountain Biking
Everybody's doing it. Have you tried mountain biking in Whistler yet? Check out this easy first-timer's guide and get in on some of the world's best biking terrain.
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Whistler Favourites with Darcy Turenne
Dacy Turenne is a famous mountain biker-turned-filmmaker but did you know she's actually trained in international communications/espionage? This week she dishes up the secrets on her favourite Whistler spots.
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