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The History of Olympic Bids
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A sign, located at Creekside base, shows the lodges and facilities available in Whistler.
37 of 91 		Whistler's appeal lies in the grand beauty of the mountains and the expanse of the ski terrain.
38 of 91 		A birds eye view of a large crowd waiting to take the Olive Chairlift on Whistler Mountain.
39 of 91 		One of the earliest establishments in the 1970s was L'Apres, located in Whistler's Creekside.
40 of 91 		L'Apres Restaurant and Bar was an icon in Whistler's Creekside during the 1970s.
41 of 91 		Springtime at Whistler
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Photo of the chairlifts at Whistler
43 of 91 		A skier hikes to the top of Whistler's peak before it was accessible by chairlift.
44 of 91 		The Prime Minister and Franz Wilhelmsen are ready to enjoy a run on the ski slopes.
45 of 91 		The Parallel T bars take skiers up the glacier on Whistler Mountain.
46 of 91 		The long lineup in the parking lot outside the Creekside Gondola Barn shows Whistler's popularity.
47 of 91 		Spectators marvel as a competitor at the 1974 Freestyle Championships soars through the air.
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Freestyle skiing has always been a part of Whistler's ski culture.
49 of 91 		The bid for the 1976 Olympics was propelled by GODA and its many supporters.
50 of 91 		This was the logo for Vancouver Garibaldi's 1976 Olympic Bid Committee.
51 of 91 		Bid Book showing the proposed event sites and locations for the Winter Olympics.
52 of 91 		1976 Bid Book: introduction
53 of 91 		1976 Bid Book: invitation to the I.O.C.
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