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Today our travelers must get to and from Whistler. They did not anticipate buying the hockey jersey the previous day, so while eating the complementary breakfast at the hotel, Kenji and Yumi agree to try to save money on their transportation to and from Whistler. Complete the following problem to determine Kenji and Yumi’s method of transportation today. Kenji: We are finally here. In 1900, Alta Lake was the original name given to Whistler. Trappers and prospectors settled in the area calling the region “Whistler” because of the shrill whistle sound made by the western hoary marmots that lived among the rocks. Before Whistler became known as a winter ski resort it initially thrived as a summer fish resort. In 1962, four businessmen made a bid to host the winter Olympics in Whistler but were unsuccessful. Their new plan was to transform Whistler into a ski hill. Almost 50 years later, Whistler has been able to accomplish both goals. It has become a successful winter ski resort and hosted the Winter Olympics. Kenji: Wow! Whistler is such a beautiful place at this time of the year. There is lots of snow and the mountains make a gorgeous backdrop. Yumi: I wonder what this place is like in the summer. It must be deserted because there obviously isn’t any snow for skiing at that time of the year. Kenji: Actually, Whistler is busy all year round. There are many things to do here. During the summer people can go hiking, golfing, horseback riding, rock climbing sailing, swimming, and lots more! Visit Tourism Whistler at www.mywhistler.com to get a complete list of activities. It was actually ranked by Canadian Travel Press as the Best Summer Destination. Yumi: Sounds like a great place to live. It’s only about a 1.5-hour drive from Vancouver, making Whistler a great place for Vancouverites to visit when they want to get away for just the weekend. Kenji: Whistler has gained a lot of publicity over the last few years. It was also ranked by Skiing Magazine as one of the world’s premiere ski destinations. Yumi: In 1996, Whistler had a population of 7,172 which grew to 8,894 in 2001. |
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