4x Canadian Winter Olympian | Host/Speaker
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 …
2019 Halfpipe FamJam We are back people! Happy to announce that the 2019 Halfpipe FamJam will be Sunday, April 14th, 2019 at the Blackcomb halfpipe. It’s not a contest, but there will be giveaways! Beach theme this year, fingers crossed for fun in the sun. Bring your friends for some laps through the pipe Read More …
Unplugged with Mercedes Nicoll: 4 Year Reflection My latest Olympic story has a ‘story book’ ending. Reflecting on the past 20 years of my life, it went in 4 years increments. I competed at 4 winter Olympics that happened every 4 years.This morning I had an image pop up in my facebook feed today reminding me Read More …
This is Why I Ride: Jack.org Ride with an Olympian Fundraiser Ever wondered what it’d be like to ride with an Olympian? What it would feel like to follow in our tracks in Whistler, learn our techniques and hear our stories? I’ve teamed up with: Jack.org, an organization that is changing the stigma about mental Read More …
Calgary 2026: Please VOTE YES, Calgary you’ll regret not hosting! It’s not often you see everyone bite their tongue! Please vote YES for 2026! I remember a lot of residents in Whistler being so against hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 2010 they actually left town. Whistler is a small town and as soon as Read More …
2018 Update: Unplugged with Olympian Mercedes Nicoll A Summer Without Snowboarding After almost 20 summers spent snowboarding this is the first summer I haven’t strapped on my snowboard while not injured, not because I didn’t want to, but because the timing didn’t work out. It’s been an exciting time since I’ve said I’m no longer competing Read More …
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 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 …
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 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 …
Whistler Opening Early! I was lucky enough to get the invite up Whistler Blackcomb November 10th 2017. We tested out the snow and get some shots for Whistler Blackcomb sneak peek video announcing that the mountain will be opening early, November 17th 2017. I don’t know about you, but I’m really excited to get back up Read More …
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 …
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 …
Standing Up For What’s Right! Vancouver Pride Parade 2017 Team Canada #OneTeam 2013 was the first time Team Canada asked athletes to partake in Canadian Pride Parades. When I was asked it was a no brainer, if I was in town I was going. 2013 was an interesting time for Olympic Athletes with Putin enforcing Read More …
April 15th 2017 2nd Annual Halfpipe FamJam Dom Vallee and I are so happy to be bringing back the Halfpipe FamJam this year to the Blackcomb halfpipe April 15th 2017, as part of the World Ski and Snowboard Festival. We had so much fun last year, seeing three different generations of riders and skiers in Read More …
In her own words: Mercedes Nicoll’s fight against depression Bell Let’s Talk Day: Let’s Share & Listen Let’s face it no one is perfect! Photos all over social media may portray a perfect life, but do you know what’s really going on with your friends? Do you find that you’re always waiting for your time Read More …
Olympic Snowboard Qualifying with Mercedes Nicoll Achieving goals take time, grit, positivity and perseverance. I’ve had a bumpy ride over the last three years, The Journey Back up the Mountain, looking back on my journey, I know you don’t just stumble upon getting what you want, you have to earn it. I’m very excited for the rest Read More …
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 …
Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day Facebook Live with Mercedes Nicoll March 23rd did not disappoint! If you guys missed it, here’s what we get up to at Whistler Blackcomb on opening day. A little Facebook Live action on the Whistler Blackcomb page. Whistler Blackcomb Facebook Live March 23 2016 Thanks for an amazing start to my Read More …
Are You Ready For Winter? October 10, 2016 at Whistler Blackcomb October 10th 2016 got me excited for winter! Great to take some turns with Stan Ray, Mike Douglas and Paul Morrison. Winter can’t come fast enough Whistler Blackcomb opens November 24th!
3rd Annual HalfpipeCAN Fall Classic Golf Tournament For the last three years all athletes on the Canadian National Halfpipe Team are charged a $5,000 team fee to be on the National team. Most people don’t realize that being on the Canadian National Halfpipe Snowboard Team we have little to no support from Canada Snowboard. Having to Read More …
The Journey Back Up The Mountain Life is a roller coaster and you never know what it’s going to toss your way. I’m extremely happy to share my first TedxYouth talk about my journey. Please share it with your friends. xoxo Mercedes TEDxYouth@Granville Why I Share My Story If you would like to read Read More …
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 …
Tea with a Titan I was lucky enough to be introduced to writer/speaker/performer and all round great human Mary-Jo Dionne this spring at the RBC branch opening in the Vancouver Olympic Village. Mary-Jo instantly asked me to be on her podcast Tea with a Titan. Tea with a Titan is a weekly 1 hour podcast Read More …
The Trans Canada Trail The Great Trail I was honored to be invited to partake and speak at the fourth Ladies hike of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) soon to be known as The Great Trail. Valerie Pringle, Laureen Harper, Deborah Apps – TCT CEO, Andrea Cohen-Barrack, Cate Hyde, Wendy Southall, Simone Hicken – Read More …