Finally, I warmly thank my guides and mentors from Riviera Nayarit CVB. Richard Zarkin and Silvia Duarte shared their knowledge and their passion for this very special destination with me: gracias amigos!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Whistler, British Columbia
In a few months time, this mountain resort will be the focus of the world, as much of the Winter Olympics unfolds on its slopes Feb 12 to 28, 2010. For now, it is a wonderful place to soak up the atmosphere of anticipation and say: “I was there before the world came to town!” The symbol of the games, this massive inuksuk gazes down impassively upon Whistler from high atop Blackcomb Mountain.
Whistler Town
The resort town of Whistler is looking ready for its days of glory that will come shortly. All is ready. The town is spruced up and ready to rock. Actually, it’s always ready to rock, as any of the young workers who make the town tick will tell you. I stayed at the impressive Fairmont Chateau Whistler, perched in the Upper Village by Blackcomb Base. First class in all respects. Just down the road from the hotel is the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, a new way to learn about the Squamish and Lil’wat peoples and their culture.
Whistler Scenery
The landscape around the town is magnificent. Snow-capped mountains virtually surround the town and small glaciers sparkle in the sunshine in their folds. The lift system makes it easy for everyone to ascend high on to Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains so that the high peaks are accessible for everyone. Whether you want to ride the gondola up for a hot chocolate at the mountain restaurant or to embark on a strenuous hike – it’s all here in Whistler.
Whistler Peak 2 Peak
The Peak 2 Peak gondola is Canada’s latest world-class engineering marvel. It connects the two mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb in truly spectacular fashion with the world’s longest unsupported lift span. The journey time of 11 minutes is a wondrous journey over Fitzsimmons Creek where you feel suspended between heaven and earth in an eagle’s glide over the mountainsides.
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