Northwest Cougars Hunt—and Are Hunted by—Younger Men

Near the end of the night, I spot a brunette leaning against a column in the middle of the club. I don't even need to consider her feathered, Joan Jett hairstyle and midrise, tapered jeans to know that she's at least in her 40s. I introduce myself and tell her my assignment.

"I tried that line once," she says, regarding me skeptically. "I was on Granville Island and told people I was from the Vancouver Sun. But then I got too drunk and blew my cover."

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I insist I'm not lying, and she agrees to answer some questions. I learn that Sally ("I'm not giving you my last name," she says) has been coming to Whistler as a skier since she was 4 years old and now calls it her home. Buffalo Bill's has been around for about 20 years, she says, and she likes it because she doesn't feel "super-old" here. And yes, Sally gets hit on by younger men.

"If I like them, I take them home and fool around with them," she says. In fact, she says she dates younger men exclusively. "They're not fat," she explains. "And they're looking to have fun. They're used to women their age wanting to get married."

Just then, the opening guitar riff of Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child of Mine" comes on the house sound system, and a friend of Sally's appears at her side. "I love this song!" the friend screams, taking Sally's hand. "Let's go dance!"

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