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The History of Olympic Bids
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Spectators marvel as a competitor at the 1974 Freestyle Championships soars through the air.
19 of 44 		Freestyle skiing has always been a part of Whistler's ski culture.
20 of 44 		Collage of athletes competing in winter Olympic events.
21 of 44 		Mayor Pat Carleton breaking ground for Whistler's new Town Center in 1978.
22 of 44 		The first community ice rink, located outside a school parking lot, was created in 1979.
23 of 44 		Image of Whistler town centre under construction in 1981.
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Whistler's first golf course, created in 1981 by the municipality, only had nine holes.
25 of 44 		Mayor Pat Carleton officially opening Blackcomb ski area on December 4th, 1980.
26 of 44 		Image showing the difficult course of the 1982 World Cup Downhill.
27 of 44 		Image of Whistler Mountain during winter.
28 of 44 		View of Whistler Village from a chairlift in 1982.
29 of 44 		Two skiers enjoying a spectacular view from the top of Whistler Mountain.
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Construction workers installing a lift tower on the peak of Whistler Mountain.
31 of 44 		People skiing down the slopes of Seventh Heaven on Blackcomb Mountain.
32 of 44 		Musicians perform on the floating dock on Lost Lake.
33 of 44 		Street entertainers thrilling a crowd in Village Square during one of Whistler's summer festivals.
34 of 44 		Local children from Myrtle Philip Community School ignite community spirit in this photo.
35 of 44 		Winter enthusiasts enjoy a sunny day with new snow on the mountain. Photograph by Greg Eymundson.
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