Tune in to find out about Whistler Blackcomb’s hottest athletes and events and go behind the scenes with the people who run the mountain.
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Tune in to follow Whistler Blackcomb host of the 2010 Winter and Paralympic Games, go behind the scenes to see how the host mountain venue makes it happen.
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Meet Ken Achenbach from Camp of Champions ski, snowboard and mountain bike camps and John Smart from Momentum Ski Camps.Whistler Blackcomb
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Spring conditions tips, courtesy of Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard School.Whistler Blackcomb
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The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival runs April 16-25,2010 bringing the hottest parties, ski/board comps and mountain culture events to Whistler.Whistler Blackcomb
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Rob Boyd, Whistler's ski racing hometown hero, gives us his take winning in his own backyard back in '89 and what Canadian gold would mean in 2010.Whistler Blackcomb
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The Paralympic Winter Games are upon us and it's time to learn more about adaptive skiing and riding. Whistler Blackcomb’s Adaptive Ski and Snowboard program caters to people with disabilities. Meet Canadian Para-Alpine ski racer Matt Hallat, an alumni of the program, and the coaches who help make this program possible.…
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Snowmaking at Whistler Blackcomb and what it takes to keep skiing from the start of the season all the way to spring. Former ski Olympian Nancy Greene talks about her 2010 Olympic experience by lighting the Olympic caldron and explains how ski racing has changed from her day.Whistler Blackcomb
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Meet John Smart, former Olympic athlete and founder of Momentum summer glacier camps. Gold medal freestyle skier, Alex Bilodeau, will be coaching with Momentum Camps this summer.Whistler Blackcomb
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In this episode, Toaster meets up with Canadian ski legend Steve Podborski for a tour of the Dave Murray Downhill on Whistler Mountain. Podborski is the Chef de Mission for Canadian athletes at the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. He is also a former Crazy Canuck ski racer. The course, named after fellow Crazy Canuck, Dave Murray, i…
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This episode, learn how local ski racing Olympian's shaped their turns here with the Whistler Mountain Ski Club. See how Britt Janyk made us and the WMSC proud in the ladies' downhill. Then every night of the games see how the Fire and Ice show is heating up the base of the slopes - we take a peek at the revised event.…
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More snow at Whistler Blackcomb, parties in the Village and a gold medal for a local athlete. Our plan to hit the super pipe was put on hold because of too much powder, but we did catch up with Trennon Paynter to talk about his dream of getting ski pipe in the next Olympics.Whistler Blackcomb
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Ski racing burns over 600 calories. So you don't feel guilty if you have Belgian waffles at the Crystal Hut on Blackcomb Mountain, because you'll be able to burn off the calories by skiing the Peak to Creek run from the top of Peak Chair to the Creekside base.Whistler Blackcomb
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From snow-cross to halfpipe, meet three Sea to Sky athletes who are competing in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Julia Murray, daughter of famous Crazy Canuck downhill skier Dave Murray, is set to hit the slopes in ski cross. Local Maëlle Ricker is competing in snowboard cross. Halfpipe athlete Justin Lamoureux reflects on his experiences at the las…
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We've had 37cm of snow in the last 2 days and with no lift lines, people are enjoying great powder turns to themselves. Kristy takes us up on the mountain and into the village for the Day 1 of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. From kangaroo costumes, to fuzzy pink jackets to national flags, people are showing their national pride and Whistler is busti…
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Whistler Blackcomb torch bearers Arthur DeJong and Cate Webster carried the torch over the weekend. Watch highlights from the Torch Relay that passed through Whistler and find out what the experience means to them. Next, meet Andree Janyk, mother of Canadian Alpine Ski Team athletes Britt and Michael Janyk. YP from whistler Blackcomb’s events team …
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Back in the day, when snowboarding was considered more of a crime than a sport, Whistler was THE place to shred the gnar on one plank. With the help of local snowboarding historians, Toaster takes us back to the old school, when people would drive across the continent for one hit on the famous Blackcomb “wind lip.” Whistler Blackcomb helped pave th…
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Whistler Blackcomb was born for the games. Originally built with the 1968 Olympic bid in mind, Whistler was made the Games. Now, we’re less than two months away from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and excitement is mounting. Meet long-time locals Brian Leighton and Jessica “Pika” Turner and find out what this town is all about.…
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Toaster, a snowboarder, hasn’t skied for many years, but in this episode, he decides to get back on 2 planks. He meets up with snowboard instructor, Ryan Pepper and ski instructor Sebastian Baribeau from the Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard School, who teach you a few skills so you can rip the hills.…
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We’re opening 12 days early this Nov. 14 With 108cm/42 inches of snow in the last 7 days, there is a ton of white gold to play in this Saturday. Toaster gets us ready for an epic season with a gear guide session by experts at Showcase Snowboards and CAN-SKI. He also takes us to the 100 Day countdown to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter …
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Spring skiing and riding continues on Whistler Mountain starting May 19, while the mud flies in the bike park. The Whistler Mountain Bike Park is now open for the summer!Whistler Blackcomb
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Episode 11 of the Whistler Blackcomb Snowcast, presented by TELUS is now online The countdown is on for the largest party of the year! The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival runs April 17-26, 2009. Join Toaster as he goes down the rabbit hole to find out more about this epic festival!Whistler Blackcomb
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Episode 10 of the Whistler Blackcomb Snowcast, presented by TELUS is now online! Go behind the scenes with Whistler Blackcomb’s Ski and Snowboard School and get some tips from the pros. Whistler Blackcomb has received more than 120cm in the last 7 days so get out and enjoy the powder!Whistler Blackcomb
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Episode 9 of the Whistler Blackcomb Snowcast, presented by TELUS is now online! Toaster takes you to all the family-friendly spots at Whistler Blackcomb. Next, meet the Pehota family, the ultimate Whistler skiing familyWhistler Blackcomb
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Get an update from paralympic skier Matt Hallat, who’s competing in the International Paralympic Committee Alpine Skiing World Cup, March 9-14. Next, Toaster takes us on an dining tour of the mountains and shows the best place to get decadent Belgian waffles.Whistler Blackcomb
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Get the inside scoop on Whistler Blackcomb's Number One Ranked Nintendo Terrain Parks and Pipe - Toaster gives you the rundown on all thats happening this monthWhistler Blackcomb
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Get a terrain tour and learn about the 1 year countdown to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Check out the February events schedule.Whistler Blackcomb
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Alex Hearn and Stephen Butt are the voices of Whistler Blackcomb’s Snow Report, powered by TELUS. Find out how early they wake up in the morning to bring you the latest snow and weather info on the Snow Report. Next, meet Jan Tindle, one of Whistler Blackcomb’s avalanche forecasters to learn how these experts take weather data. Finally, meet the cu…
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Inspired by the awesome storms that often rage through the Coast Mountains each January, dumping feet upon feet of perfect powder onto Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, the GORE-TEX Deep Winter Experience has stormed into town, January 9-18. The event features ski clinics, avalanche awareness tours and GORE-TEX discounts. The Deep Winter Photo Chal…
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Whistler and Blackcomb mountains were officially united on Dec. 12 with the grand opening of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Skiing, riding and sightseeing on the mountains has forever changed at Whistler Blackcomb. Meet some of the first riders and a couple crazy base jumpers who christened the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola…
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Whistler Blackcomb is now open for the season. Catch all the action, including an interview with pro freeskier, Mike Douglas – the “Godfather” of freeskiing and a Terrain Parks update from Brian Finestone. Toaster gives you the run-down on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola grand opening, which takes place Dec. 12. Expect live DJs, an art exhibit, free poster…
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Whistler Blackcomb is ramping up for another great winter season. Official opening day is November 27 and with up to 40cm of snow in the forecast over the next three days, we're in for a nice big early season dump of snow! Keep your eye on the In celebration of the season, Episode 1 of the Whistler Blackcomb Snowcast, presented by TELUS is now onli…
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