faqs There’s some debate as to what constitutes a “local” in Whistler. Is it the length of time you’ve lived here? Your passion for the mountains? Is it because you don’t belong anywhere else but here? Whatever the reason, so-called “locals” have it dialed when it comes to living and loving Whistler. Read up on these FAQ’s and get a sense of what it’s like to “live like a local.” Q: How old is Whistler? A: The first commercial fishing lodge opened more than 100 years ago but the skiing didn’t start until 51 years ago, in the winter of 1966. The Resort Municipality of Whistler was officially incorporated on Sept. 6, 1975. It was the first designated Resort Municipality in B.C.
Q: It seems as though you’re speaking another language here: viz, Pineapple Express, pow. What does it all mean? A: Understandably, a lot of our lingo
what we’re saying soon enough, and may even become as obsessed with freezing levels as the rest of the town.
Q: Speaking of the weather, where do the locals ski on a powder day? A: As you’ll soon find out, there are no friends on a powder day. Equally, no one is giving up the goods on their secret pow stashes. We will, however, say this: With more than 8,100 inbounds acres, you’ll get your powder… and then some!
relates to the weather. It’s the thing we talk about the most before, during and even after the winter season: Is it an El Niño or La Niña year? What’s the freezing level? How many cms are expected? You’ll start to understand 102
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