I've got my Giant Reign for sale right now

Good for Whistler, and can even climb too! Revscene price $700
Giant Reign X0
Honestly though. I love the idea of a hard tail starter bike. You'll learn to ride and maneuver rather then plow the hill over. I loved my Reign the couple times I rode it (First Full Suspension bike), but it's not near and flickable or agile as I was used to. But it sure is fast going down. People love all mountain bikes on the coast. Great for the terrain in the area, and can handle whistler too. I guess it depends on what kind of riding you want to get into.