Found in the Pacific Ranges of BC’s spectacular Coast Mountains, Whistler was incorporated as Canada’s first resort municipality in 1975. This Canadian resort city is famous for its natural beauty and world-class ski resort. The area’s pleasant climate and abundant snowfall are major factors which draw the majority of tourists. With an influx of seasonal workers – hailing from sites such as Europe and Australia – making their way to the city, Whistler is also the fastest growing municipality in British Columbia. In this collection of videos, http://www.WatchMojo.com continues its travel series with a look at Whistler, British Columbia and the many tourist attractions and activities. continue reading...
If you think Bigfoot is a hoax, you’re not alone. In 2003, the Seattle Post Intelligencer and the New York Times fingered deceased Washington state prankster Ray Wallace as the perpetrator of a decades-long Bigfoot sham; his family claimed he created the Sasquatch legend with suits and fake footprints. More recently, in August 2008 a news-making Bigfoot corpse in Georgia was revealed to be a gussied-up Halloween costume ordered on the Internet. continue reading...
It’s a cliché, but people with money get bored and do crazy things that people with regular amounts of money couldn’t do. This may or may not be true, but if the newest extreme tourism package is any evidence, it is a fact. Costing almost $30,000,this 15-day Everest trip has as its climax a tandem skydive from near the peak of the world’s tallest mountain. There is a very small window to take part in this activity, however, because of the 200 mph winds that usually blow at the summit. Take that, mountain climbers. Check out what else the price tag covers… continue reading...