We all remember the defining Olympic moment when skeleton athlete, Jon Montogmery, captured gold at the Whistler Sliding Centre. Even one year later, the footage of him walking down the Village Stroll chugging a jug of beer, brings a sense of pride – and delight. Whistlerites, Vancouverites and tourists alike will now be able to channel Jon…
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Crankworx: All Rounders
Riders from all disciplines of mountain biking descend upon Crankworx to compete in separate events. Never before have they competed head to head in one event designed to flush out the all-round best rider. Enter the Dual Speed and Style, presented by AVID. Quest for the ultimate All-Star. Could it be one of the superhuman…
Whistler Blackcomb Gears Up For Winter Olympic Glory
There are just two places called Whistler in the world: 13,000 km apart and located in different hemispheres. One is a little-known tourist lookout point on King Island in Bass Strait, the other a world-renowned ski resort in British Columbia, Canada. The ski resort Whistler Blackcomb is setting its sights high – really high. Along…