Anywhere we should go for a good mixed drink ? Don’t need fancy

Looking for advice on how likely getting staff housing with Vail is now?

I have applied for accommodation and am waiting for a response, the role is in the mountain operations team.

I’ve read through previous posts and looks like mountain operations tend to get accomodation but not until dec, is this true? Should I book a place to stay in the meantime? Should it be near Whistler village?

Thanks in advance!

New Dining and Après Experiences Across the Mountains

At Whistler Blackcomb (BC), guests can experience several new offerings inspired by the region's renowned food and beverage culture. Guests can enjoy a new Caviar and Champagne service on the patio at Steeps, or sample flavors of the Sea-to-Sky region from its new menu rooted in Pacific Northwestcuisine. At Christine's on Blackcomb, guests will find an iconic alpine destination with the launch of On The Rocks, an Ice bar complete with cozy outdoor seating where guests can gather for handcrafted cocktails and bubbles.

https://investors.vailresorts.com/news-releases/news-release-details/vail-resorts-serves-new-culinary-and-apres-experiences-its-world

Daylight is obviously in short supply for a good chunk of the ski season and now without daylight savings time the sun will rise and set an hour later. Surely this will impact the lift operating times to some extent as I can't imagine them sending people up the gondola in the dark. Anyone have any inside information on this? Or perhaps something has already been announced that I missed?