On this episode of The Whistler Podcast, we zoom out from our mountain town and look at the broader picture of what it means to be part of the Sea to Sky corridor in 2025. Hosts Jack Crompton and Brandon Barrett sit down with Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford and Pemberton Mayor Mike Richman for a candid conversation about shared challenges, evolving identities, and the power of regional collaboration.
From regional transit and housing affordability to climate resilience and the pressures of growth, this episode explores the threads that connect our communities and the work it takes to strengthen them. You’ll also hear about log-rolling at Squamish Logger Sports, the transformation of Sp’akw’us Feather Park, coaching high school basketball, and what it means to preserve the character of a place while embracing inevitable change.
Whether you live in Whistler, commute from Pemberton, or spend the weekend in Squamish, this episode highlights why regional conversations matter more than ever. Please tune in and look deeper at the mayors leading the charge behind the places we call home.
The Whistler Podcast will be taking a break for summer before returning in September with a fresh episode to mark Whistler’s 50th anniversary!
Listen now:
Host: Jack Crompton, Brandon Barrett
Guest: Armand Hurford, Mike Richman
Links/More Information
Armand Hurford for Squamish Mayor
Mayor | Mike Richman | Pemberton
Valeriote ‘optimistic’ Sea to Sky will see regional transit in 2025
Housing Needs Reports & Resources | Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival
Exploring 30 Years of Growth in Pemberton Valley
Community Planning – District of Squamish
Acknowledgements
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is grateful to be on the shared, unceded territory of the Lil’wat People, known in their language as L̓il̓wat7úl, and the Squamish People, known in their language as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh. We respect and commit to a deep consideration of their history, culture, stewardship and voice.
This podcast was recorded in the Sound Booth at the Whistler Public Library’s Wonder Lab.
