You know that feeling of joy after reaching the top of the mountain by foot, bike or skis? The “type two fun”, where it’s only after you’ve worked incredibly hard that you can truly enjoy and appreciate the fruits of…
A good festival can stand the test of time; Whistler knows this better than most towns. Take our marquee winter festival, the Whistler Ski and Snowboard Festival — 20 and counting and a lot of blood, sweat and tears. Or…
Rolling waves greeted the shore with a hint of salt while we waxed our boards. We sat on driftwood logs soaking up as much of the morning sun on our exposed skin as possible before tucking our arms and legs…
Dirt-cloaked folk peruse Whistler Village with bikes rolling smoothly by their side all summer long. From August 11 to 20 this crowd dominates the corridor as Crankworx Whistler 2017 takes hold of our town. Unified by the thrill of cruising…
Living in a province that is chock-full of endless exploration opportunities means that selecting the best hiking trails in British Columbia is a daunting task. There are so many views and destinations of epic proportion that it seems wild to…
This a first-dog account of a Whistler vacation for dogs. Hey bestfriend! Yeah bestfriend! It’s time to get up! He always does this. He smiles, pets my head, says something I don’t understand then rolls over to sleep a little…
In a resort known for its winter prowess, it’s actually a shock for some people to find out that there’s a lotta love for the sunny summer months too. We asked some of Whistler’s longstanding locals what they’re looking forward to as the snow starts to melt…
Après, a single word that means you had a day worth celebrating. It’s what comes after your adventure seeking heart is content. It’s a beer with good people ready to relax and relive the memories freshly made. Too soon? Never.…
We made the decision this week to stop ordering bottled water to our Gibbons venues. We’re really excited about it, considering it a first step of sorts as we really look to challenge our supply line throughout the organization and…
Being in Whistler means surrounding yourself in beauty. Maybe you have been here before, maybe it is your first time, regardless there is no doubt that there are endless experiences to keep your eyes feasting on scenery and adventures to…
Après and Whistler. Whistler and après. It’s a match made in mountain heaven and Gibbons has always been in the heart of it all for the past 37 years. So, we’re taking all our experience and all our knowledge, and pouring into… our very own beer. Not just any beer. We want to create the perfect après lager.
What exactly is glamping, anyway? Rather than describing a specific product, the term better represents a state of mind, the incredible feeling of being close to nature, but still with the luxuries of home. It depends on whom you ask,…