Historically, in the month of March, Whistler would be hosting a World Cup Downhill event. Up to 500 weasel workers would be working 12-hour days preparing the racecourse, installing safety nets and removing and moving snow throughout the course. These volunteers were as important to the success of the event as the downhill racers themselves. […][...]
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Behind every major race held on Whistler Mountain is a pack of Weasels. The volunteer organization began in the 1970s when Bob Parsons and a crew of six prepped the course for the first World Cup Downhill races in Whistler. The term “weasel” was bestowed upon the crew due to their work on the Weasel, […][...]
Nineteen Eighty-Four. No, I’m not referring to George Orwell’s seminal work of fiction, nor am I referring to the album released by Van Halen with songs like “Jump”. 1984 was a significant year in the development of Whistler as a year-round resort destination. In 1982, Whistler Mountain successfully hosted a World Cup Downhill race after […][...]