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
Episodes
17 episodes
Trudy's Landing
Meet Trudy Alder, a long time Whistler local, who immigrated to Canada in 1966 and came to Whistler in 1968. She and her husband worked as the caretakers at the Tyrol lodge from 1968 to 1970, were one of the first residental developers in Whist...
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29:41
The Original Hippie
Brad Sills has been a notable figure in Whistler's history since the 1970s. With a background in forestry, he arrived when it was the primary industry, predating the rise of the ski and snowboard sectors. Transitioning to home building, Brad ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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45:28
Karen Vagelatos - A two-time Olympian from a Skiing Pioneer Family
Living, working and recreating in Whistler is a lifestyle choice for Karen, a two-time Olympian in Alpine Skiing. Her love for Whistler began as a young girl where, even before the first chair lift was built, she was featured in promotional mat...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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28:03
Cathy Jewett - Creating the Foundation for Equality
Cathy Jewett was in the forefront on many social issues in the 70s & 80s and still is as a Councillor on the Resort Municipality Of Whistler council. She was one of the first females (3 in the 60s & 70s) to become a Profession...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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37:16
A Well Deserved Honor
Part two of the interview with John Hetherington, Bruce's Ski Patrol Boss from back in the seventies plus so much more. John was and is an integral part of Whistler’s history and development. An original Whistler Counciler. An original Se...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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26:36
The Iconic Bushrat
Introducing John Hetherington, Bruce's Ski Patrol Boss from back in the seventies plus so much more. John was and is an integral part of Whistler’s history and development. An original Whistler Counciler. An original Search and Rescue vol...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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23:31
An Epic Journey of Being the "First" _Cliff Jennings_Part 2
In Episode 12 I continue my conversation with Cliff Jennings - A Man with a lot of Whistler History to share starting from 1965. Cliff has had an Epic Whistler Journey of Being the First...Employee for Garibaldi Lift Co...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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Human Mule_ Cliff Jennings
Introducing Cliff Jennings - A Man with a lot of Whistler History to share starting from 1965. He was one of the first for many things ...Employee for Garibaldi Lift Co. - Groomer and Builder of the 1st Gondola Barn and T-Bars<...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:11
An Avalanche Doesn't Know You're an Expert_Chris Stethem
Chris Stethem - Honorary Member of The Canadian Avalanche AssociationChris Stethem is a retired avalanche protection consultant living in Canmore, Alberta. A graduate in Geography from Queen’s University, Chris spent the 1970s overse...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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21:09
The Cold Lab_Chris Stethem
Chris Stethem - Honorary Member of The Canadian Avalanche AssociationChris Stethem is a retired avalanche protection consultant living in Canmore, Alberta. A graduate in Geography from Queen’s University, Chris spent the 1970s overse...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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18:36
Never Give Up With Nigel Woods
Check out what happens when you believe in your dreams and you DO NOT give up.1 - get to raise your children on the only island in Whistler - YES! Whistler does have an island2 - get to bring Scandinave Spa to Whistlerhttps://ww...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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18:36
How Does One Become One of the Best Employers in the Sea to Sky Corridor?
Meet Nigel Woods, Chairman/Director of Coastal Mountain Excavations Ltd. One of the best employers in the Sea to Sky corridor.https://www.coastalmountain.ca/
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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27:16
The Birth of The Peak to Peak Gondola in Whistler, BC
Bruce continues his interview with Paul Mathews of Ecosign Mountain Resort Planners Ltd from Whistler, BC. Learn how The Peak 2 Peak Gondola was born."Creative""Innovative" "Courageous" Are words used by Ecos...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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550 Mountain Resorts. 46 Countries. 47 Years.
Introducing Paul Mathews of Ecosign Mountain Resort Planners Ltd from Whistler, BC"Creative""Innovative" "Courageous" Are words used by Ecosign's clients to describe their services and design solutions.List...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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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 Wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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15:39
Introducing Roger McCarthy –The Whistler 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 Wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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18:18
Introducing Bruce Watt – 49 Seasons in Whistler and Counting
Bruce Watt, the host, is interviewed by Stef Hostetter, CEO of RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate and kicks off his podcast “Whistler Stories that Need to be Told” with funny and emotional stories of his first decade in Whistler as a Professional Pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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