Whistler Weekend Update

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Aimee Mussett

Whistler Off-Road Cycling Association – WORCA has a busy weekend hosting their annual Bike Swap & Trail Sweep  this weekend. 

  • Bike Swap, Saturday April 27th 10 AM – 2 PM Whistler Olympic Plaza.  You’ll find a great selection of bikes, bike parts, clothing & more!  Have a bike to sell?  Drop it off between 8:30 & 10 AM.  Tag fee is $2 and WORCA takes a 15% commission on the 1st $1000 & 10% on the balance.  All proceeds go to WORCA’s youth programs.  VOLUNTEERS are needed!  email:  info@worca.com
  • Trail Sweep , Sunday April 28th 9 AM @ Lot 4.  Everyone is welcome to help clear branches & loose rocks.  Just dress for the weather.  Snacks will be provided.  Can’t make it but still want to contribute?  Purchase a Trail Pass sticker for $10 with your membership ($15 standalone).  All proceeds go to the maintenance of the trails.
  • WORCA Dirt Camp registration starts Sunday, April 28th at 8 PM www.worca.ca.  Camps are capped at 31 riders and there will be 1 coach for every 5 riders.

Where should you go for dinner?  Check out these deals at some of the most popular restaurants in Whistler.

  • Bearfoot Bistro – 5 course spring menu $48 everyday from 6 PM
  • 21 Steps – 3 small plates for $25, plus nightly drink specials
  • Fifty Two 80 – $52.80 per couple (or $26.40 each) 2 courses.  Free valet parking.
  • Araxi – 5 courses for $31, Sunday through Thursday
  • Elements – 3 Tapas for the price of 2
  • Thai In The Village – $19 four course set menu.  Reservation requested
  • Three Below – dinner & a movie $20, Monday to Thursday
  • Wild Wood – $4.99 daily drink special.  Featured dinner each night starting at $14.99.  Kids 3 course $9.99 every night
  • BrewHouse – 5 Days 5 Ways, Monday through Friday $12.99.  Pub side only
  • Caramba! – Pizza & salad $10, Monday to Thursday
  • Ric’s Grill – 3 course steak menu $31, daily featured drinks and kids eat free before 6PM!
  • Kypriaki Norte – all 80′s prices with the purchase of a beverage, Sunday to Thursday.  Reservations recommended
  • Quattro – $10 pasta Thursdays, $5 drinks. Reservations recommended

Ski & Sail Regatta

2 day event to kick off the sailing season on Alta Lake.  Starts with a friendly ski race, followed by a regatta and a potluck dinner.  Teams of 2.  All ages welcome.  Register 9AM at Merlins 604-902-4836.  Sunday, April 28th Day 2 starts at noon at Alta Lake.

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Spring Cleaning “Tips” for the Real World

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Kathy Johnson

I’m a bit behind on things, as always. I haven’t hunkered down and blitzed through my spring cleaning yet. Sure, I’ve had a few productive sessions of window washing – which quickly were destroyed when Super Toddler decided to “help” by re-washing the windows and mirrors with a peanut butter sandwich…but the original effort has got to count for something, right?

And I’ll confess: I’m a Pinterest mom…I look at all those fantastic tips and ideas, dutifully re-pinning them to my various boards….imagining a world where I have all my pre-packaged frozen Crock Pot meals all ready to be un-zipped and cooked while I make hand soap and fairy lights for the garden. One day, maybe.

But let’s be honest here: we all live in the real world. We’re busy. We work. Do we REALLY have the time to get it all done? And keep sane?

So, I’ve decided to break it all down into manageable pieces. And the only fragments of time I seem to have available are twice a week- when I’m home with my daughter, and she’s down for her afternoon nap. Sure, it’ll have to be quiet, but I think it can be done. Slowly. Over time. Spring cleaning will take the entire spring season. Perhaps that’s why it’s called Spring Cleaning after all…

Martha Stewart has checklists, Pinterest Boards are completely awash with pins from professional mom bloggers with great tips and checklists, so there’s no shortage of suggestions and shortcuts.

Polishing door knobs, sorting through medicine cabinets, flipping mattresses: how long can those activities take? And let’s face it, with such fascinating tasks as scrubbing grout, vacuuming fridge coils and re-organizing Tupperware cupboards: who wouldn’t want to keep sessions short and sweet?

Okay, so perhaps this blog doesn’t quite provide anyone with life-changing insights, but for me, it’s a revelation to realize that it doesn’t have to be an “all or nothing” sort of world. The days of being able to take an entire day or weekend to devote to accomplishing a particular task are gone now, but there are still options. Use what time you have. Do what you can. And give yourself permission to chill out with a nice cup of tea (or wine) once in a while. The laundry will wait. Trust me. It ain’t goin’ nowhere…

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Open Houses in Squamish this Weekend!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Kathy Johnson

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Whistler Weekend Update

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Aimee Mussett

Mike Crane/Tourism Whistler

 

 

 

 

 

 

World Ski & Snowboard Festival - April 19-21

  • Still 4 days to take part in the fun!  The outdoor FREE concert series continues. Main Stage located in Skier’s Plaza and most concerts are 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.  Friday, April 19th – Rich Aucoin & K-OS.  Saturday, April 20th – Swollen Members & G. Love & Special Sauce.  Sunday, April 21st – No Sinner & Arkells.
  • April 19th – Slopestyle, Nintendo Terrain Park, 11-3 PM.  Competitors hoping to secure spots at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games.
  • April 20th – Big Air, Skier’s Plaza, 6-10 PM.  With $25,000 going to the winner, this event attracts the best snowboard tricksters!  Free

April 19th

  • Live music can be found throughout Whistler Village, at various locations.  Check out these favorite spots:  Longhorn Saloon, Mallard Lounge, Crystal Lounge, and Tapley’s Pub.
  • Want to tear up the dance floor?  Cut loose at Garibaldi Lift Co., Buffalo Bill’s, Savage Beagle, Maxx Fish, Tommy Africa’s or Moe Joe’s.

April 20th

  • Whistler Secondary Class of 2013 presents Comedic Hypnotist Gavin Hooper, Millennium Place.  This fundraiser is fun for the whole family!  Art by our talented students will be for sale as well as yummy baked goods, so come early and show your support.  Proceeds go to this year’s Family Reception and Prom.  6 PM bake sale & art sale.  7 PM show time, $20 admission.
  • Whistler Dog Fest 12-2 PM, Village Common.  Dog agility training, dog DNA testing and more.  Dogs are welcome at this festival.  Free.

April 21st

  • Best of the Fest!  Playground Builders will host the last night of the World Ski & Snowboard Festival with a re-screening of the Olympus 72 hr Filmmaker Showdown, the Intersection action sport filmmaking competition and the Olympus Pro Photographer Showdown.  Music & dancing follows.  All proceeds go to building playgrounds and facilitating safe play for children living in conflict regions.  Garibaldi Lift Co. 8 PM, tickets $25.
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Squamish Open Houses this weekend

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Kathy Johnson

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival is going on in Whistler, it’s community day at the Brennan Park Leisure Centre (Free swimming & skating!) on Saturday, and Sunday is the last of the Winter Farmer’s markets (for this season, anyway) at the West Coast Railway Museum.

But more importantly…We’ve got some FANTASTIC OPEN HOUSES for you to see! Please pop by!

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Whistler Open Houses

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Aimee Mussett

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Whistler Weekend Update

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Aimee Mussett

Big Air - Mike Crane Whistler Tourism

April 12-21 World Ski & Snowboard Festival

  • 10 days of World Ski & Snowboard Festival  & 10 days of FREE concerts!  So when you hear the official motto  ”Party in April.  Sleep in May”  this is what they are talking about.  April 12 – 21 Whistler hosts the biggest annual festival filled with winter sports, art, music and culture.  Watch top athletes preform at their best,  schedule of sport events can be found here.  The schedule of free concerts can be found here.

Live Music & DJ’s

  • Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday night, the Village vibrates!!  This weekend, find live performances at Dubh Linn Gate, Crystal Lounge, Mallard Lounge, Fifty Two 80, Merlin’s, Moe Joe’s,  Tapley’s & Dusty’s.  Clubs with DJ’s include Tommy Africa’s, Buffalo Bill’s, Longhorn Saloon, FireRock Lounge, Cinnamon Bear, Savage Beagle, Maxx Fish, Brandy’s & Garfinkel’s.

Community

  • Drop-in Yoga every Thursday at the Whistler Women’s Centre. by donation.  Childcare and mat use included.  9:45 – 10:45 AM.  604-962-8711.


  • Drop-in Astronomy Club meets every Friday at the Whistler Public Library.  Free.  7 – 8:30 PM.  Explore the wonders of the cosmos.

 

 

  • On Sunday, April 14th, held at the Whistler Conference Centre and hosted by Feet Banks, is the Mountain Multiplicity Show.  Storytellers share words, photos, multimedia and music.  Speakers include Charlie Russell, Nicolas Teichrob, Todd Lawson, Kelly Dyer, Francois-Xavier de Ruydts, Chili Thom & Ace MacKay-Smith.  7 PM. $20.
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This Week’s Whistler HOT Listings!

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Abigail Cameron

#103 – 2005 Nordic Place – $318,000

New listing and priced to sell!  1.5 bed/bath, fully renovated.  Great buy for locals or first time home buyers! Included is a private sunny deck with Sprout Mountain views, freshly painted, heated slate tile entry way, cherry hardwood flooring, new carpet in bedrooms, custom concrete counter tops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded slate bathroom, new windows and patio doors, new hot water tank, in suite washer and dryer, and more. This unit also comes with parking and a storage locker. You are steps away from the lake and just minutes to the ski hill. Anyone can own, employee in Whistler must occupy, no restrictions on resale value. A must see!

Beds: 1.5               Baths: 1               Location: Nordic               Complex: Nordic Court

Agent: Dana Friesen Smith   Cell Phone: 604-902-3878  Email: dana@myseatosky.com

#404 G1 – 4653 Blackcomb Way - $53,900 (Shared Owner)

BEST PRICED quarter share in Horstman House.
#404 G1 Horstman House is a ¼ share, 635 sf one bedroom suite with one full bathroom, gas fireplace and fully furnished & equipped in a popular mountainside ski in residence on the Blackcomb Benchlands just minutes from Whistler Village. The Lodge has a well maintained gym and a spacious guest lounge with billiard table, kids games room and big screen TV lounge. The pool deck is quiet and beautifully laid out with year round heated outdoor pool, hot tub and outdoor BBQ area. Located in a peaceful mountainside location close to Village amenities but with the peace and serenity of the mountains and a private ski in trail to the door at the end of the day. In the morning the free shuttle whisks you to the lifts of both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain’s in under 5 minutes. Enjoy your spacious newly renovated suite one week per month for a relaxing Whistler Blackcomb vacation.

Beds: 1            Bath: 1            Location: Benchlands            Complex: Horstman House

Agent: Denise Brown   Cell Phone: 604-935-2013   Email: denise@myseatosky.com

#267 – 4800 Spearhead Drive – $305,000

Ski in, Ski out from your spacious 1 bedroom condo at “The Aspens” nestled on the Blackcomb Benchlands.  This well kept mountain home looks over the courtyard, heated pool, hot tubs and out to a ski run that is just steps away for your winter/summer enjoyment.  Located next to the Fairmont Chateau Hotel and within walking distance to the golf course, tennis courts, Lost Lake, Valley Trails, shopping and restaurants.  It is no wonder that this property is so popular with owners, visitors, and locals alike offering all of the features of a fine Lodge, pool, spas, fitness center, meeting rooms, front desk and underground parking.   Live in full time, getaway haven or rental property, The Aspens offers the most flexible type of ownership in Whistler. Well priced, call now for your viewing!

Beds: 1              Baths: 1              Location: Benchlands              Complex: Aspens

Agent: John McGregor  Cell Phone: 604-938-3636  Email: john@whistlerblackcomb.info

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Whistler Open Houses – April 6th & 7th

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Aimee Mussett

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Whistler Weekend Update

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Aimee Mussett

Apres at the Longhorn - Mike Crane

Friday, April 5th

  • The Longhorn Saloon is featuring Redeye Empire.  Their 3rd album “Sea to Sky” should give you a hint that these boys are BC locals with a style to match.  The music is a unique blend of reggae, ska, rock & hip-hop.  They will captivate you as they have captivated audiences across the continent!  8:30 PM
  • @ 9 PM the DJ’s come out!  Tommy Africa’s has Fidel Cashflow & DJ Turtle.  Brandy’s (The Keg) has DJ Tim Livingstone.  Maxx Fish has JT James and Moe Joe’s has DJ Praiz & Jayse Aspey.
  • Whistler Cup celebrates it’s 20th year!  The 3 day event has become the world for ski racing athletes 11 to 14 yrs.  It is a FIS-supported event with hundreds of competitors from 23 countries.  The Whistler Cup includes a cultural event and will end each race day with a musical performance at Skiers Plaza/Village Square. Tonight features Jon Shrier at 3 PM, Stephen Vogler & Michael Faiella 4 PM.
  • It’s back!  White Dog Whistler Studio Gallery offers classes every Friday.  Adults, kids, everyone is welcome to drop in.  3-5 PM $40 604-932-2205.  This is a great opportunity to try your had at various mediums and discover if you love it or not. Everyone is an artist!

Saturday, April 6th

  • Cure Lounge & Patio at Nita Lake Lodge presents live music by Bryce Doey, a talented local, will provide you a relaxing atmosphere with classics from the 70′s to the present.
  • Dr. Dave is at the Crystal Lounge tonight at 9 PM.  Singer, guitarist, and long time local will connect you with his music!
  • The Whistler Cup music festival continues tonight with The K Band at 3 PM and Susan Holden at 4 PM.  Village Square.
  • Free bird walk, 1st Saturday of every month, 7 AM, Rainbow Park.  Meet at the foot of Lorimer Rd. at the Valley trail to see all the in-season birds.

Sunday, April 7th

  • The Whistler Cup Music Festival features Hanna Van Spronsen & Hanna Leverton at 3 PM, Dawn Walsh Trio at 3:45 PM and Sophie Cullen at 4:30 PM.
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