The Original Hippie
Listen now
Description
Brad Sills has been a notable figure in Whistler's history since the 1970s. With a background in forestry, he arrived when it was the primary industry, predating the rise of the ski and snowboard sectors. Transitioning to home building, Brad capitalized on the community's growth and established himself as a premier local luxury builder.Recognizing the need for a skilled Search and Rescue team, he became instrumental in assisting Whistler Mountain and the RCMP in locating and rescuing lost and...
More Episodes
Meet Trudy Alder, a long time Whistler local, who immigrated to Canada in 1966 and came to Whistler in 1968. She and her husband worked as the caretakers at the Tyrol lodge from 1968 to 1970, were one of the first residental developers in Whistler and Trudy's Landing on Green Lake is named after...
Published 10/10/24
Living, working and recreating in Whistler is a lifestyle choice for Karen, a two-time Olympian in Alpine Skiing. Her love for Whistler began as a young girl where, even before the first chair lift was built, she was featured in promotional material to attract investors in the development of...
Published 06/14/24