Davey Barr's Favourite Spots

by Shelley Arnusch
December 1st, 2009

Davey Barr (Photo: Stephen Wilde)
Davey Barr (Photo: Stephen Wilde)

 Ski Cross competitor Davey Barr reveals his favourite spots in Whistler

Olympic freestyle skier Davey Barr placed sixth in the men's ski cross final. Check out his favourite places in Whistler:

About Davey Barr

Age: 32

Sport: Ski Cross

Home Turf: Brackendale, B.C.

If you weren’t an Olympian, what would you be?

“I’d be building houses with my father.”

How long have you been skiing?

"I started in my driveway in Whistler at two years old, then moved on to the big hill!”

Who's your sports hero?


“Dave Murray, one of the Crazy Canucks. He was such a nice man and he always had the time of day to answer my questions.”

Davey Barr's Picks


Best Dinner

Rimrock Café, for sure. The three-course special will stop anyone in their tracks.”


Best Drinks

Tapley’s Pub has a great covered patio with heat lamps, so it’s good for all seasons.”


Best Apres-ski

"The Longhorn Saloon & Grill. Great patio and tunes!


Best Deal

"Moguls Coffee House cookies! The largest and most delicious in Whistler.”


Best Ski Run

“On Whistler Mountain, I head straight to Corner Pocket on the Peak. On Blackcomb, Apocalypse Now. Don’t look for these runs on the map, because they’re not on there!”


Want to know more? Check out what other Whistler and Vancouver spots our Olympic athletes recommend

 

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  1. Rimrock Cafe

    2117 Whistler Rd., Whistler, British Columbia
    877-932-5589
    http://www.rimrockwhistler.com

  2. Tapley’s Pub

    4119 Golfer’s Approach, Whistler, British Columbia
    604-932-4011
    604-932-4011

  3. The Longhorn Saloon & Grill

    4284 Mountain Square, Whistler, British Columbia
    604-932-5999
    http://www.longhornsaloon.ca

  4. Moguls Coffee House

    203–4204 Village Square, Whistler, British Columbia
    604-932-4845

  5. Whistler/Blackcomb

    4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia
    800-766-0449
    http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com

Contributors

Shelley Arnusch

Shelley Arnusch

Shelley Arnusch is a born-and-raised Albertan writer who spent three years living and working in Whistler. Her work has appeared in Avenue, Skier and Swerve.

Stephen Wilde

Stephen Wilde

Stephen Wilde is a Vancouver-based, internationally travelled photographer. The regular up! contributor's work has been featured in BIKE, Mountain Bike, Bicycling, Outside and numerous European publications. Check out stephenwilde.com.

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