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wordcampwhistler

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on October 31, 2008 at 10:42:36 am
 

 

I was trying to figure out another cool thing to do for a WordCamp, and thought having one up in Whistler, BC, Canada would be rather awesome. Whistler is one of North America's nicest ski resorts, and is only 100kms away from Vancouver. For now this website will be used to help with some of the planning aspects. The tentative date for this event is January 24, 2009, with the expectation that at least some people will go up to Whistler for the entire weekend.

 

Also, we're probably going to combine WordCamp with a PhotoCamp as well. I think the nature of the event will be a four hour block in the morning for WordCamp, followed by lunch, then a two hour block for PhotoCamp. Afterwards I imagine there will be a photo walk around Whistler.

 

    • Organizers

 

Duane Storey

Rebecca Bollwitt

John Bollwitt

Kulpreet Singh

 

    • Potential Venues **

 

  • Pan Pacific In The Village (already contacted by Duane)
  • We will *try* to get a group rate or block or rooms for people to book at the venue

 

    • Projected Timeline

 

  • Friday will be arrival and dinner
  • Saturday will be the conference/sessions, and an evening social. Probable timeline: WordCamp 9am - 1pm, Lunch 1pm - 2pm, PhotoCamp: 2pm - 4pm. PhotoWalk: 4pm - 6pm.
  • Sunday will be open for riding, exploring, and travel home

 

 

    • Attendees

 

If you are thinking about attending, please add your name to the list (this is the NON-official sign up sheet)

 

Duane Storey (Vancouver)

Rebecca Bollwitt (Vancouver)

John Bollwitt (Vancouver)

Dave Shea (Vancouver)

Kulpreet Singh (Richmond)

RainCoaster (Vancouver)

Tim Ayres (Sooke/Victoria)

Ianiv Schweber (Vancouver)

Tyler Ingram (Vancouver)

Robyn Gill (Vancouver)

Sam Chan (Vancouver)

Raul Pacheco(Vancouver) - I'm happy to help with organizational duties too if need be.

Andrea Mignolo (Vancouver)

Allie Henze (Vancouver)

Anya V (Vancouver)

Kris Krug

Robert Scales

 

There's also a Facebook page listed below in the Links section that people have been using to sign up. We'll try and do something more official closer to the date.

 

 

    • Travel Information

 

  • Nearest International Airport: Vancouver International (YVR)
  • Distance from airport to Whistler: approximately 100kms, or a 1.5 hour drive
  • We will try to organize some form of mass-transport ie. limobus or shuttle

 

 

Drop your name down if you'd like to be a speaker for something, or also if there's something you'd like to learn about.

 

  • Most useful plugins
  • The State of the Word (if Mullenweg shows up - hint hint!)
  • BuddyPress overview and roadmap (since it will probably be released by then)
  • WordPress.com vs WordPress.org the very basics

 

 

  • High Dynamic Range Imagery

 

    • Links

 

Main WordCamp Website

Facebook Event

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