Gathering in honour of Al Raine in Whistler

Please join friends and colleagues at a special gathering in Whistler to honour the life of Al Raine, 1941 – 2024.   

A ski icon, Al provided a lifetime of service to both the ski and tourism industries. He had an under-stated demeanor, but was a visionary thinker and brilliant strategist, leaving behind many lasting legacies – including the planning and development of ski resort communities such as Whistler and Sun Peaks. A respected leader, collaborative colleague, esteemed ski coach, thoughtful friend, and loving husband & father; Al was known for his thoughtful perspectives, generous spirit, strong business acumen, and wonderful sense of humor. He will long be remembered by those who knew him.

The RMOW and Tourism Whistler invite you to honour and celebrate Al at the Whistler Conference Centre, details below:

• Special Reception to Honour Al (apres-ski style)
  • Where: Whistler Conference Centre, Grand Foyer
  • When: Wednesday, January 15, 3:45 to 6 p.m.

Agenda

• 3:00 pm – Doors open at Whistler Conference Centre
• 3:45 pm – Everyone seated
• 3:50 pm – Opening remarks from Mayor Jack Crompton (Whistler emcee)
• 4:00 pm – Event begins, simulcast live from the Sun Peaks Centre in Sun Peaks, B.C.
  • Speakers and content from Sun Peaks Event
    • Acting Mayor Len Hrycan (Sun Peaks emcee)
    • Brother Bill Raine
    • Olympic skier Derek Robbins
    • Sons Willy and Charley Raine
    • Jennifer Doan & Christopher Nicolson (BC Ski Industry)
    • Hugh Smythe (the Whistler years)
    • Darcy Alexander (the Sun Peaks years)
    • Councillors O’Toole, Kimmel & Dye (Sun Peaks Community)
    • Wife Nancy Raine
  • Slideshow highlighting the life of Al
  • Closing Remarks from wife Nancy Raine, and sons Willy and Charley
  • Live simulcast feed ends
• 5:00 – Sharing of stories among Whistler friends and colleagues
• 5:30 – Closing remarks from Mayor Jack Crompton

We look forward to raising a glass to Al with all of you!

For anyone unable to attend the Whistler Reception, you can watch the Sun Peaks Event remotely and the Event will be recorded.

Join the reception remotely

Join the reception virtually via Zoom:

• https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88154275397?pwd=DMVulBKGbnS3TZzOGr9g7niXNSUUlm.1
• Meeting ID: 881 5427 5397
• Passcode: 916547

Join the reception by phone:

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• Meeting ID: 881 5427 5397
• Passcode: 916547