On March 8, the Paralympic torch relay came through Whistler, on a day that also marked International Women's Day. President of the IPC (International Paralympic Committee), Sir Phillip Craven addressed the crowd.
Catch the action as Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse celebrate their gold in bobsleigh along with fellow Canadians and silver medalists Helen Upperton and Shelley-Ann Brown. Photos by Joern Rohde/wpnn.org
The Whistler public got a sneak peek at the new Austria Haus on Nov. 26. The new enviro building will be showcased during the 2010 Winter Olympics and will become the new home for WORCA and the Whistler Nordics post-games. http://www.whistler2010.com/get-involved/community-events/austria-passive-house.cfm
Photos from a handful of community events in Whistler and Pemberton from the month of August.
Paddlers aplenty came to Lakeside Park on Sunday (Aug. 30) for the Paddle For Life fundraiser benefiting the B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation. The event including stand up paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking races, and lots of fun for all.
Whistler riders took on the ultimate challenge of the Four Jacks race from July 9 to 12, testing the range of their mountain biking skills and their powers of endurance.
Thousands of locals and visitors came out to celebrate Canada's 142nd birthday and to view the over 40 floats in this year's Whistler Canada Day Parade.
Local photographers were out in full force on June 19, 2009 capture 24 hours in the life of Whistler. Here is a sampling of what goes on. More to come next week.
Some shots from the massive 6,000 hectare forest fire burning NW of Lillooet, BC.