Whistler Blackcomb Snowcast, Presented by TELUS show

Whistler Blackcomb Snowcast, Presented by TELUS

Summary: 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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 Season 3 Episode 12 - "Summer Glacier Camps" | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 5:42

Looking ahead to the summer, we can look forward to skiing and riding on the Horstman Glacier. Pros, industry media and groms flock to Whistler Blackcomb each year to check out the network of jumps, jibs and rails built up for Summer Glacier Camps. Meet Ken Achenbach from Camp of Champions ski, snowboard and mountain bike camps and John Smart from Momentum Ski Camps.

 Season 3 Episode 11 - "Spring Shredding" | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 4:47

What was your most memorable moment this season? Toaster finds out, plus skiing and riding tips for spring conditions from Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard School.

 Season 3 Episode 10 - "The Ultimate Afterparty: TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival" | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 4:39

From grenades to beautiful bikini models to Orage Masters competitors, Toaster wakes up disoriented after a year’s sleep to find clues leading him to this year’s TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival.

 Season 3 Episode 9 - "Adaptive Skiing and Riding" | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 5:22

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.

 Season 3 Episode 8 - "Rob Boyd is God" | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 7.21

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.

 Season 3 Episode 7 - "Crazy Canuck Steve Podborski" | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 6:50

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, is one of the most challenging race courses on the ski racing circuit. Athletes will fly down the Dave Murray at speeds of more than 140km per hour!

 Season 3 Episode 6 - Sea to Sky's Freesyle Athletes. | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 5:56

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 last Winter Olympic Games in Torino and what it means for him to compete on home soil.

 Season 3 Episode 5 - The History of Snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 4:10

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 the way for snowboarding on the West Coast and continues to be one of the ultimate snowboarding destinations.

 Season 3 Episode 4 - Born for Games | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 5:01

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.

 Season 3 Episode 3 - Getting the skill to rip the hills! | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 5:44

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.

 Season 3 Episode 1 - Early Opening! | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 3:15

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 Games. Let the season begin!

 Season 2 Episode 12 - Stepping into Summer | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 3:15

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!

 Season 2 Episode 11 - Down the Rabbit Hole at TWSSF 2009 | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 4:19

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!

 Season 2 Episode 10 | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 5:25

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!

 Season 2 Episode 9 | File Type: video/m4v | Duration: 6:05

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 family

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