Title. Basically, if I'm looking to work the season in Whistler, how do I go about finding a space to park my van for the season.

Just on my last evening in Whistler. I had booked a bear Tour evening excursion for pick up outside where we are staying.

It didn't turn up, but that said it was chaotic. No one seemed to be checking names and bunches of old folks just seemed to be welcomed into 4x4s and off they went. I tried to ask about the tour I booked any people just looked at me confused.

Anyway, I wait the amount of time the booking said in case of delays. I call, and they said it may be due to an earlier flat.

Here's the question...

He said one of the afternoon tours didn't come in and they didn't know why for a bit and so it wasn't able to come in between tours. In fact they didn't know where it was or what had happened.

If it is a bear Tour, how could you know have comms with a vehicle? They could have been involved in something more serious and no help was being provided. Is this even possible given what at usual protocols elsewhere for these things?

Also, is it more likely that the tour guide didn't know or care who they were picking up and just took the bunch of oldies who will prob tip better as they have ££ and they don't care or have a list of who they should pick up?

Little bit angry but also just inquisitive. Given my families luck today (sea plane door opened mid flight!) it may have been better to miss this excursion!

Just trying my luck here, but my doctor/nurse says everyone in Whistler is pregnant right now so hoping I can find someone in a similar boat! I would love to do a prenatal course with Fireside (Jordi Cumber) but due to a clash with work we can’t make her September course dates, and they’re the final ones before I pop. Was hoping I could find any sea to sky residents who might be interested in sharing the costs of a “private” training session with her, in either August, or any September weekend barring 26-27, or in early October

For context, i'm far from wealthy.

I spend the year living frugally, clipping coupons and denying myself all luxuries in preparation for our annual pilgrimage to the Fairmont in Whistler, shoulder season of course.

For 5 days I feel like "i've made it", and entered the upper echelon. However, this year the Fairmont has raised prices by $700+ on a single trip which makes it out of reach. Does anyone know if there are any discounts/coupons or ways to lower the price? The taxes/fees alone are easily $400 per night.

I have thought of asking if I volunteered to wash dishes, help out in the gym, clean rooms etc. they may offer a discount? I know i've done this in hostels before.

Thanks all.

When I finish up at my minimum wage McDonald's job in Whistler Village where I receive zero (0) dollars in tips, and I go out for dinner up the street at the Italian restaurant, am I expected to reach into my minimum wage pocket and tip the server 20%?

Is this to reinforce the fact that I am merely a subhuman slime who works in fast food?

I have also noticed that when, at the end of my meal, I gift these servers more than I gave my nephew for his birthday, they do not say thank you for the gift? They just turn around and walk away. This is very strange behaviour to me.

This is a very difficult situation for me, especially after tipping the lift operators $18 per run all day on the mountain.

Yesterday I could only afford 2 runs despite having a season pass. Yet I see the local servers doing laps all day.

Must be nice.

Canada sure is tough for a guy like me! Wow!

Anyone know what these folks do for work? I'm thinking I might be in the wrong line of work ...

For context, I am looking at buying some gift cards to local places the employees at the Four Seasons Whistler hang out at. I don't think/know if they all hang out at the same places or if it's relative to a specific hotel, but I am staying at the FH and I want to give the employees that make my stay nice, some gift cards to local village-bound establishments they'd actually visit.

Thank you!

So portobello no longer has the goat sandwich (make your own). Rip. Any recommendations?

Landing in Vancouver 8:30 pm this Wednesday night 8/19. Not able to find a late shuttle or skylynx and wanted to see if any of yall were heading to Whistler late Wednesday. No bike just a bag. I’d pay for the gas! Thanks

Had a wild interaction today and wondering if anyone has experienced anything like this. Did the Blackcomb Ascent trails this morning. About 700m in, I was approaching a couple in their 40s-50s who both had wired earphones in. I said excuse me nicely several times and they didn’t respond or look. I progressively said it louder “hey, uh, excuse me? Can you hear me?” after 45 seconds of trying to get their attention I start clicking my poles. I was shocked by how they could be this oblivious to sounds in bear country.

I noticed he glanced and was fully aware of my presence, and was intentionally physically blocking the trail alongside his wife. Mind you there was plenty of space to move over, or even look back and acknowledge me. I started to get really annoyed by him pretending like I didn’t exist, and loudly tapped my poles right beside him. He stopped, turned around, still blocking the trail, and said “Grouse Grind is that way” and pointed. I said “huh? Are you mad I’m passing you? I nicely said excuse me many times and you were ignoring me?” He laughs at me and continues to repeat “find your own life, boy.” And then puts his headphones back on and dances.

That comment was so beyond disrespectful to me. Like basically saying “stop trying show off, go train somewhere else, you don’t belong here”. Meanwhile I don’t feel I did anything wrong. And his wife remained completely silent, also subtly blocking the trail. Eventually I was forced to squeeze through them. wtf is wrong with people? Did I do anything wrong? I’ve never seen anything like this in my years and thousands of miles of hiking.

Hi all! I’m moving to Vancouver from Banff for grad school in September and was curious what ski conditions are typically like through late November and early/mid-December. I’m trying to decide whether it’s worth bringing my skis with me when I move, or whether I’d be better off leaving them in Banff and bringing them back after the Christmas holidays.

Thanks!

Hi, so the situation is I really want to go out tonight but I’m in full athletic clothes and my RV is 20 minutes out of town so going back and forth is just dumb. I will return it before heading home for the night!

Please dm me through here if you want to wipe the dance floor clean with me tonight :)

Ps: i’m a size L

Hi, is it safe to hike the Ascent trail (just me and husband, I’m a small sized person) in late august taking into consideration its bear season? How likely is it to encounter a black bear or grizzly bear?

I want to propose to my girlfriend in Whistler, I was thinking something traditional, but as we both love dowhill, I wanted to know where in the bike park could be ideal for the proposal. It would be late september.

I’m wondering if anyone knows of commercial/commissary kitchens in Whistler that rent space by the hour, day, or on a part-time basis?

I’m specifically looking for somewhere with access to things like:
• Commercial ovens
• Mixer
• Fridge/freezer space
• Prep space
• Dry storage (if available)

I don’t need a full-time kitchen or storefront, ideally I’d only need access a couple of days/nights per week for production.

Any recommendations, contacts, or leads would be hugely appreciated! Thank you!