Whistler, British Columbia, is the heavyweight champion of North American skiing and snowboarding. From the first remote lakeside tourist cabins in the 1920s to the modern-day resort that draws visitors from around the world, this is the story of the people who, against all odds, built what has become the largest and most popular ski haven in North America. 150 color and 50 black-and-white photos illuminate the history of this famous mountain resort.