The cover photo of skiers in the buff is the first indication that this book will be entertaining and a bit irreverent. It is the story of life in the town that is at the heart of one of North America's best ski destinations. It is the tale of the side of Whistler tourists don't see, the life of those who live there year-round. How people came to this place, how they make their way in the relative isolation of the town, and how they interact with each other may seem similar to that of other small towns. The effects on the community of the ski and mountain culture, and the colorful individuals who inhabit this book, are what make this tale different than that of other locales. Distributed in the US by Partners West. Annotation 2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
