In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1986. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.
Question: How do you get in shape for the ski season?
David Muller – Snow Maker – White Gold
I bike ride mostly, and work doing snow making, laying the metal pipes. Recently three of us went out and chopped wood, nine cords. I don’t do anything special to keep in shape, though. Mostly off-road riding, the local trails.
Paul Bennett – Ski Technician – Emerald Estates
I’m working in construction now and I believe a couple of months of that will get at least my legs in shape. But other than that, I drink and smoke and do everything else to destroy my health. I was skiing in Australia this year, so I didn’t get too out of shape. I tend to get hyped up as the season approaches. I’d like to do a Murray camp early this season. But I don’t take my pre-season training too seriously.
Brenda Davison – Store Clerk – Whistler Cay
I do basically everything I can. I’m down at the gym, and changing the focus of my exercising to strengthen my legs, my quadriceps. I haven’t done Stephanie Sloan’s program yet, but intend to. I’m keeping away from colds and the flu. And I’m going on holidays.