Whistler is filled with hidden treasures. Every time we come here, we discover a few more gems. The snow this week is  phenomenal. It’s like someone turned on the snow tap and forget to shut it off. It’s spewing like an out of control garden hose. Skiing down Ptarmigan, there is so much powder I get stuck and have to cross-country ski my way out, passing a snowboarder, buried to his waist in the fluffy stuff.

There is not enough room to list all of Whistler’s good qualities, but here are a few of my favourite moments.

1. Taking a break from skiing to enjoy a cup of white hot chocolate from the Second Cup (located in the village beside Lululemon)
2. Tubing on the #7 black diamond run at the Tube park (we rope all four tubes together - thrilling doesn’t even begin to describe it)
3. Dusty’s for Happy Hour today - it’s crazy busy and we have to sit on the pool table, but the wings make it all worth while.
4. Snowball fight/snowball war with the kids on our way home from the hill.
5. Walking around Nita Lake on one of the many trails that surrounds the Village.
6. The friendly hellos and greetings from the lifties. The staff that operate the chairs come from all over the world to experience Whistler. It’s their enthusiasm and vitality that make the village a fun place to hang out, especially on Aussie Day.
7. The Fire and Ice show that takes place in the village every Sunday night (see above photo)
8. Skiing with my buddy, Jean, who is a level four ski instructor. Part coach, part tour guide, I have never skied so many black diamond runs in my life. Thank you Jean, for getting me down in one piece.

I could list the best restaurants, bars, and pizza joints, but part of the fun of Whistler is discovering them on your own. O.K. if you absolutely must know, according to the Pique Newsmagazine, here are some of the winners for 2007:

1. Rimrock Cafe voted best overall restaurant, best dessert - sticky toffee pudding, best service, and best place to go if someone else is paying
2. Samurai Sushi - best value & best take-out restaurant
3. Tapas - Urban Tapas Parlour
4. Steak - Hy’s Steakhouse (although the 3rd place winner - Ric’s Grill is my favourite, and good place to go if you have kids)
5. Best Burger - Spitz Grill
6. Breakfast - Wildwood Cafe (locals also love Southside diner at Creekside)
7. Apres Ski bar - The GLC - Giribaldi Lift Company (Dusty’s came in second)

Tomorrow wraps up our holiday. You know it’s a good one when nobody wants to go home.

Cheers,

Julie

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