by Lizi McLoughlin | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
We can’t transform lives alone. That’s why our partnerships with like-minded, inspiring organizations are so important. This year, we’re excited to receive $12,000 funding from MEC for our Work 2 Live program, as well as a donation of outdoor clothing to keep our...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Jul 25, 2018 | Mentor Stories
We’re a pretty small team here at Zero Ceiling, with a pretty big goal – to transform the lives of young people who have experienced homelessness. And this summer, with six young people in our Work 2 Live program, we’re busier than ever. So we are thrilled to...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Jul 12, 2018 | Events
With summer officially here, the snow (almost) melted, and the trails clear, there’s plenty of beautiful trail running opportunities here in Whistler. But (and call us biased), we think the Brandywine Boogie on 22nd September is the pick of the crop, and...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Jun 13, 2018 | Blog, Events
When Joey Houssian – owner of The Adventure Group (TAG), and one of the Directors of Zero Ceiling – donated the Whitewater Rodeo to Zero Ceiling last year, we knew we were becoming part of a true Whistler institution. 21 years after it begun, the...
by Lizi McLoughlin | May 28, 2018 | Blog, Graduate Stories
“Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!” Life at Zero Ceiling is full of inspiring moments, and few more so than when young people graduate from our Work 2 Live program. They’ve have spent a...
by Lizi McLoughlin | May 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Bruce Stewart, Nesters Market and Nesters’ customers have been huge supporters of Zero Ceiling for many years. Right now, we’re in need of your help once more. We’re running low on Nesters points, which our young people use to purchase and cook...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Apr 20, 2018 | Mentor Stories
Every Tuesday, Paul Baxter heads to Whistler mountain, bike or snowboard in tow, to share his local know-how with the Zero Ceiling Work 2 Live crew. Having lived in Whistler since 2011, he knows a few secret spots that he’s more than happy to share. He also knows a...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
For eight years, the World Ski and Snowboard Festival has generously supported Zero Ceiling through State of the ART. The annual show is back this year as SWATCH ART+Soul, showing off the very best original artwork from Whistler and beyond. We’re delighted to be...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Mar 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
We all know the outdoor adventure world is full of awesome people, organizations and ideas. And Altitude Sports, the Montreal-based online outdoor gear retailer, combined all three in their recent Alti Action fundraiser. The idea? Customers made a $15 donation to a...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Zero Ceiling was born in Whistler because of the mountains. They’re at the very core of what we do. Whether flying down the mountain on a snowboard, or relaxing by a lake, the Work 2 Live crew all know the difference being outside can make. New opportunities and new...
