Yes, it is old man mountain. I heard it's bomb proof. Supposed to be able to carry 40lbs of stuff... that's more then what I plan to carry but you never know :-)

As to trips, yes, Whistler is one of them. And next May/ June some people in the club I belong to is thinking of doing the Sunshine Coast circle tour. I've never been up there before so that should be fun. And if I have enough money, France would be awesome! But that's another story.