Whistler -Blackcomb Part 2

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Whistler -Blackcomb Part 2

Postby Oly 22 » Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:37 pm

Whistler Mountain is named after the "whistling" marmot that lives in the area. The marmot makes a whistling sound to warn off intruders...who knew?
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Postby NVSteve » Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:48 am

Thanks for sharing. I love BC & would live there in a hearbeat. Hadn't thought about throwing in a visit to Whistler during a summer visit, probably because the resorts I know of here are just crammed with yupsters and a gazillion mounain bikers. Doesn't look like you have the crowds there, which is great. Marmot watching can be pretty fun as they are naturally amusing creatures.

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Postby Oly 22 » Wed Aug 29, 2012 6:31 pm

You're right, the village is packed with mountain bikers and their $4-5000k bikes. Makes mine look rather crappy. It is a nice place to live, I am quite lucky to be here.


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