Why Whistler? Characters of Whistler | No.4 Mercedes Nicoll

Why Whistler? Characters of Whistler | No.4 Mercedes Nicoll Yes I grew up in Whistler, lucky me, but why do I choose live here now? Check out the video to see why! The full Characters of Whistler write up click here. I’m so grateful to be in this town, we really do it right, from Read More …

Mercedes Nicoll, Calling it a Career

Mercedes Nicoll, Calling it a Career   I wouldn’t be my authentic self if I didn’t over share! That being said I’m writing this as a journal entry. Dear Journal, Looking Back Looking back, snowboarding has been in my life for over 20 years. To put it into perspective, Chloe Kim, 2018 Halfpipe gold Medalist, wasn’t Read More …

Post Olympic Hosting

Post Olympic Hosting Yes, the Olympics are over, but the last couple months have been go go go, and I’m not complaining! I actually wanted to share what I’ve been up to! I’ve been doing the Ride with an Olympian Program at Whislter Blackcomb, as well as being in front of the camera doing a Read More …

Unplugged-My Battle With Depression, My Fight to Get to the Games

My Battle With Depression, My Fight to Get to the Olympics This past four years, leading into what is now going to be my fourth Winter Olympic Games, was a challenge, to say the least. A crash I had at the 2014 Sochi Games took me out of sport for two years following the Olympics. Read More …

A 4 Year Journey, Leading to my 4th Winter Olympics

A 4 Year Journey, Leading to my 4th Winter Olympics It was never a dream of mine to compete at the Olympics, as I started competing in snowboarding the Olympics became a goal. I’ve learned a lot in the past four years. It wasn’t an easy journey, but I’m grateful to be back. 2006 My First Read More …

Where to Eat in Whistler?

Mercedes Nicoll’s Guide to Whistler, B.C. Hungry? I’m always hungry! Growing up in Whistler I’ve gotten to know all the local spots. In this interview with WestJet Magazine I share some of my favourite places in my backyard!   Mercedes Nicoll’s Guide to Whistler, B.C. Enjoy and let me know where you end up eating! Read More …

Unplugged with Mercedes Nicoll-The Ups & Downs of Being an Athlete

The Ups and Downs of Being an Athlete  It’s been a while since I’ve done an unplugged! Lately I’ve had the thought; what fun would the good times be without going through the bad times? Please keep reading to follow my past six months.  Injuries Within life and sport there are always ups and downs, Read More …

Mercedes Nicoll Takes Over CBC Sports Snapchat

Mercedes Nicoll Takes Over CBC Sports ? Snapchat TOMORROW December 13th 2016 I’ll be taking over CBC Sports ? Snapchat. Get on your phones, head over to snapchat, follow cbcsports and mercedesnicoll, if you don’t have snapchat get to it! Real time happenings of real life athletes. I’m on the road to the 2018 Winter Read More …

Why I Share My Story

Why I Share My Story 6 months ago I wasn’t sure I would be able to compete in snowboarding again. 2 years ago I wasn’t sure I would snowboard again. I have been on a long journey that has taken me 2 years to get back to competitive snowboarding. If you’re reading my story for Read More …

From Caddy to Crusher

From Caddy to Crusher This spring I was part of Nickalus North Golf Course and Whistler FM’s From Caddy to Crusher. click all images for more info/video/sound                                                         From Caddy to Crusher consisted of me taking 5 lessons at Nickalus North Golf Course’s Winter Indoor Instruction with Director of Read More …

NY Times 36 hours Whistler

NY Times 36 hours Whistler I was lucky enough to have the NY Times as my first clients as a Whistler Blackcomb Ski or Ride with an Olympian! They were filming a NY Times 36 hours Whistler. Check out how they spent their 36 hours in Whistler:) click images for video Come ride Whistler Blackcomb Read More …