im at ubc right now....im from pennsylvania.....this is my first year here, and there are a fair amount of americans....i think its like 200....the people are awesome...and through the ski club you get the best deals on accomodation and passes at whistler that i have ever seen....its fairly hard to get into, but totally worth your while if you can....i love it out here....good people, nice scenery, and whis is only 1.5 hours away with much transportation in the winter....if you have any questions email me....