I will try to make this a travelogue but when your 4 granddaughters arrive for us to see for the first time in 8 months for 2 and 6 months for the other two it is hard not to make it a family affair! We are settled in Whistler and having a wonderful time spoiling both sides of our family! Originally named Lake Alta the town of Whistler lies on the Pemberton Trail that stretched from Pemberton BC down to the shores of Howe Sound at Squamish. The First Nation coastal tribes of Salish and the inland Lil'wat tribes met here to trade long before this part of the Pemberton Trail was populated in the late 1800's. The mountain that now hosts the Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Area was also originally know as Crown Mountain but was renamed because of the whistling sounds of the native whistling marmots that populate the area.
Today Whistler is an upscale year-round resort catering to all ages and interests. We shared gondolas this morning with late season skiers, mountain bikers riding the lower trails that have lost their snow for the season, and other retirees and families riding the lifts for the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. 
Our daughter Jami and SIL Dan also availed themselves of the Zip Lines to see the nature of the mountain this afternoon. These are cables ridden in harnesses attached for a 700-1000 foot ride across the lower slopes of the mountain Tomorrow Sue, daughter Laurie, and SIL Roger will do the same while grandpa helps babysit again.Actually we are saving up for a male round of golf on the Jack Nicholas North Golf Club here in town. The green fees will get me even!
Tonight we enjoyed beautiful weather and grilled dinner to eat out here at our campsite in The Riverside RV Resort. 
Both daughters' families are in cabins located about 150 feet away so it is a beautiful location for us. The campground is located a mile or so north of the Whistler Village and is ideal for visiting the Mountain. I even have a site that has good satellite access between the trees.We will be here until Friday so lots of time to report on the rest of the local area.
