I grew up in North Van. I didn’t fit in there at all. My parents took me to Whistler every weekend and I HATED it. Athleticism may be an aspect of Canadian national identity, but it’s not a personal strength of mine😅 10 years ago we moved to California and I didn’t think I missed the slopes, but when I saw the interior of that lodge, I was back in 2009 and burst into tears. Love you Charlie ❤❤
I lived in Whistler in the 2003 - 4 season and I found a video in the library there called Ski Bums which followed some people who lived like this in Whistler. My boss at the shop knew a few them! Worth a look if you want to learn more about that world :)