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The gondola carrying skiers up to Whistler Mountain.1969
Whistler Mountain, Whistler, British Columbia
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By 1967, Whistler had become quite well known. The mountain offered spectacular views, the longest ski season in Canada, seemingly endless terrain, and huge west coast snowfalls.29
Skiers loading their gear into the gondola at Whistler's Creekside.1969
Creekside, Whistler, British Columbia
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Jane Ferris, a celebrated local icon, enjoying a little spring skiing on Whistler Mountain.1969
Whistler Mountain, Whistler, British Columbia
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Franz Wilhelmsen standing with his wife, Annette, on Whistler Mountain.1969
Whistler Mountain, Whistler, British Columbia
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Gerry Renaldi racing down a course at the 1969 Canadian Garibaldi Championships in Whistler.1969
Whistler Mountain, Whistler, British Columbia
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The new resort was brought into the international spotlight with the help of World Cup Ski events as well as influential people like Olympic medallist Nancy Greene. In 1967, Vancouver/Garibaldi proposed to bid once again for the 1976 Winter Olympics.34
Image of Nancy Greene and a group of 'Whistlerites' in the alpine of Whistler Mountain in 1969.1969
Whistler Mountain, Whistler, British Columbia
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Proposed symbol of the Vancouver Garibaldi Olympic Bid.1969
Whistler Mountain, Whistler, British Columbia
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On September 7th 1968, Vancouver/Garibaldi won the Canadian nomination to bid for the 1976 Winter Games. This was GODA's third bid and it was more refined, realistic, and precise in planning and costs. At this time, Montreal was bidding for the 1976 Summer Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee would not award both the summer and winter games to the same country and when Montreal won their bid, GODA knew they had lost theirs.37
Franz Wilhelmsen greeting Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in the alpine meadows of Whistler in 1969.1969
Whistler Mountain, Whistler, British Columbia
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The bid for the 1976 Olympics was propelled by GODA and its many supporters.1969
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Bid Book showing the proposed event sites and locations for the Winter Olympics.1969
Whistler Mountain, Whistler, British Columbia
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1976 Bid Book: introduction1969
Whistler Mountain, Whistler, British Columbia
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