Whistler Stories That Need To Be Told
Oral history is important and this podcast captures the confidence and culture that shaped Whistler into a #1 world class resort ... it captures the people and their history from 1969 to now and what it took to develop a unique Western Canadian resort that draws mountain enthusiasts from all over the world for a “quick visit that lasts years”.
“I want a record of what happened here and why it happened in such a short time and how successful we were. I want to interview people that lived here through the development of Whistler.” ~ Bruce Watt
Whistler Stories That Need To Be Told
After Whistler - Roger McCarthy & His International Years
Hear how you go from operating the Whistler T-bar to becoming one of the most influential executives in the global mountain tourism business.
Bruce Watt, our host, and Roger McCarthy are long time friends having met in Whistler 40+ years ago when they first arrived. Roger is described by many as an easy-going, endearing, inquisitive, driven, energetic, focused, and fun figure. Listeners will clearly hear these qualities throughout as Bruce and Roger discuss with great enthusiasm their passion for adventure, friends, Whistler and what it takes to become one of the most influential executives in the global mountain tourism business.
International Years at:
North America
Intrawest:
Whistler Blackcomb
Mont Tremblant
6 resorts in the east >> 3 in Canada & 3 in the States
Vail Resorts COO - Breckenridge, Keystone
Europe
12 resorts > France & Italy via his time with Intrawest
Russia > Sochi
