CONTRIBUTORS
JOERN ROHDE
Joern Rohde, Publisher of Whistler Traveller, has been involved in photography for more than 30 years, professionally documenting and celebrating the communities of the Sea to Sky corridor with his camera. His work has made him one of the most sought after local photographers, also travelling extensively to shoot for clients worldwide. His events imagery can be found at www. joernrohde. com and whistlerlife. com.
STEVE FISHER
Six years ago, a young man named Steve Fisher went west. Now rooted in Pemberton, Steve enjoys British Columbia’s amazing outdoor recreation as an avid mountain biker, BMX rider, skateboarder and snowboarder. As a writer Steve aims to highlight Whistler’s interesting, quirky or ‘ must- do’ experiences and events, for both tourists and locals. There’s always something new around the village to see, taste or try!
REBECCA WOOD BARRETT
Rebecca is a freelance writer, video producer and creative writing teacher who loves exploring mountain culture in stories about Whistler. An avid genre- crosser, she also enjoys the fizz of creative collaboration. Her short film “It’s Better with Wine”, co- produced with Lisa Fernandez, recently won the People’s Choice Award at the Vinos. rwoodbarrett@ gmail. com
FIONA MORROW
Fiona Morrow is a freelance writer based in Vancouver and originally from the U. K. Her work has been published in The Globe and Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The London Times and Vancouver Magazine. She is the editor of the Time Out City Guide to Vancouver.
BLAIR SHAKELL
Blair has written in a wide variety of media for nearly forty years, capturing what others miss. He is an enthusiast, treasure hunter, collector, and a man of many seasons and life paths, bringing his curiosity and empathetic nature to bear in every assignment he undertakes. His love of language ensures that his insights are always shared in fresh and interesting ways. shake@ telus. net
JESSICA O’NEILL
Jessica is a traveller and writer who loves to eat, drink and try everything once! Her work has appeared in the Vancouver Courier, The Tyee, The Huffington Post and xoJane. com. She currently resides in London, England, where she lives with her boyfriend and a very grumpy cat. oneill. jes@ gmail. com