Canadians have a peculiar way about them... in a good way. Little idiosyncrasies that make them uniquely, well, Canadian. In the world of Candian snowboarding, Whistler is ground zero. No where else will you find more colorful examples of the spectrum of people that make up this country's riding population.

At last week's Grenade Games I had the chance to grab a few words from various individuals in attendance. And though they're not all Canadian, the collective voice garnered provides a snapshot of how special a place Whistler is, and with that, Canada--especially when the Grenade crew is in town.



Whistler acoustic duo - Spy vs. Spy




Whistler photog and Westbeach historian, Dano Pendygrasse




Sachi Sushi owner - Toshi




Sushi Village owner, Miki.




Magnam P.I. mustache night founder, Chili Tom




The "Porn Bottle" at Sushi Village




TJ Schneider gives a Snowboard Realms update.




Former Future Snowboarding Magazine Editor and now heavyweight freelance writer (check out his ESPN blog) Colin Whyte on his first mustache memory.




Danny Kass, the General, sounds off!




Whistler local and all-time super shred, Dennis Bannock on winning $500 for "Best Crash" in the Grenade Games pipe finals.




Kevin Sansalone and his Sandbox helmets to the rescue! Watch the new Shine On Teaser!




Scott Birke, Editor, Snowboard Canada Magazine




Sketchy D with Hana Beaman




Kevin Casillo, post Rocker Party, tells it like it is.




Pro skateboarder and survivor of the infamous X Games death drop, Jake Brown, at The End party.




The Dingo...being, well, himself.




Wes Makepeace, late night jam session.




Martin Gallant on the Mighty Ceasar.