Justin Lamoureux's Favourite Spots

by Shelley Arnusch
December 1st, 2009

Justin Lamoureux (Photo: Stephen Wilde)
Justin Lamoureux (Photo: Stephen Wilde)

 Snowboard Halfpipe competitor Justin Lamoureux reveals his favourite spots in Whistler and Squamish

Olympic snowboard half-pipe competitor Justin Lamoureux placed seventh overall in the men's half-pipe event. Check out his favourite places in Whistler and Squamish, including his choice restaurants.

About Justin

Age: 33

Sport: Snowboard Halfpipe

Home Turf: Squamish, B.C.

When not carrying the dreams of a nation, what do you do?

“I went to university for mechanical engineering, but I’ve been snowboarding full-time since I finished school many moons ago.”

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

“Probably an engineer. Maybe a flying-monkey trainer. Who knows? I never thought I’d be a pro snowboarder for this long, so anything is possible.”

How long have you been snowboarding?

“For 21 years.”

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Behind-the-scenes Photoshoot

Watch behind-the-scenes as up! Art Director, Robert Biron directs December's feature photoshoot with three 2010 Olympians: Justin Lamoureux, Kelly VanderBeek and Maelle Ricker.

Justin Lamoureux's Picks


Best Breakfast

Wild Wood Café. Unreal avocado omelettes.”


Best Dinner

Essence of India in Squamish."


Best Drinks

"The Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company is a classic after-climbing pub.”


Best Deal

Splitz Grill. Any burger you can think of—guaranteed, you’re gonna be full.”


Best Spot for People Watching

The Peak on Whistler Mountain on a sunny powder day. You can experience ‘Peak Chair fever’ first-hand and witness some awesome riding as you wait in the lift line.”



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

 

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  1. Wild Wood Café

    4–1085 Millar Creek Rd., Whistler, British Columbia
    604-905-5066

  2. Essence of India

    40367 Tantalus Rd., Squamish, British Columbia
    604-898-1000

  3. The Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company

    37801 Cleveland Ave., Squamish, British Columbia
    604-892-2603
    http://www.howesound.com

  4. Splitz Grill

    4369 Main St., Whistler, British Columbia
    604-938-9300

  5. Best Spot for People Watching

    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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