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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I BELIEVE Unplugged with Mercedes Nicoll Halfpipe Season 2016 Photo Album HERE I Believe in ME January 2016 was full of mixed emotions; being scared, excited and so happy. After almost 2 years of not being sure if I would get back in the halfpipe, in early January I made my way out to Read More …
WHY Do We Do IT? I have shared my stories with you on my blog. I want you to have an understanding about what I have gone through with hopes to inspire. I’ve learned a lot overcoming this last injury. If you haven’t followed my story check out my unplugged blog series; VALUES blog shares Read More …
Unplugged with Mercedes Nicoll- Get to Know Yourself As I said in my last blog about values I’ve had time to reflect. Being forced to unplug, due to my concussion, was really difficult at first. All I wanted to do was share my Olympic experience with everyone. Unfortunately that was not happening! Most people don’t Read More …
VANCOUVER PRIDE PARADE Aug 2nd 12pm I WALK WITH PRIDE I had no doubt in my mind when there was the opportunity to partake in the Vancouver Pride Parade that I would. I have had the honor of participating in Vancouver’s Pride Parade for the past two years, since the Canadian Olympic Committee has joined Read More …