Here are some links you might find useful:

Resort websites:

Whistler Blackcomb - Canada

Treble Cone - New Zealand

Wanaka - NewZealand

Ski Lake Wanaka - New Zealand

Cardrona - New Zealand

Niseko - Japan

Recommended Ski and Snowboard Manufacturers:

Head - Ski - Canada

Prior - Skis & boards, Whistler

Carrera - Helmets & Goggles

Descent - Ski wear

Recommended Whistler ski rental stores:

Wild Willies

Skiis n Biikes

Local Whistler Banks:

Royal Bank of Canada (Whistler Village)

North Shore Credit Union (Whistler Village)

TD Canada Trust Bank (Whistler Village North)

Scotia Bank (Creekside)

Canadian Ski & Snowboard Organizations:

CSIA - Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance

CASI - Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors

CSCF - Canadian Ski Coach Federation

CADS - Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers

Things to do in Whistler:

Recreational Avalanche Course - with Whistler Guides

Blackcomb Snowmobile

Powder Mountain Cat Skiing

Whistler Heli Skiing

Whistler Dogsledding

Zip Trek

Whistler Bungee

Ski Operators:

Ski Holidays

We also have some local versions of our site:

UK - Yes Instructor Training

New Zealand - Wanaka Courses