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Podcast title Whistler Blackcomb Snowcast, Presented by TELUS
Website URL http://www.whistlerblackcomb.c...
Description 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.
Updated Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:54:00 GMT
Image Whistler Blackcomb Snowcast, Presented by TELUS
Category Sports & Recreation
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Episodes

1. Episode 1 - The Countdown Begins
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Description: - Get stoked about Winter 2007.2008 at Whistler Blackcomb - Find out what the Snowcasts are all about - See what it takes to open up the mountain for winter - Behind the scenes with Ski Patrol - See a snowmaking gun up close - Check out the newest fleet of grooming cats - Watch as crews prepare snowmobiles and cats for the season

2. Episode 2 - Ullr blesses Whistler Blackcomb
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Description: - Check out Whistler’s annual Ullr Party - Watch fire dancers and rail jam - See Habitat Terrain Park’s new rails - Behind the scenes with terrain park crew - Ski powder with Jen Ashton

3. Episode 3 – Zauggs and Olympians
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Description: - hit the terrain park with Canadian Olympic snowboarder, Justin Lamoureux - Catch action of the Zaugg grooming the Superpipe - Find out how the grooming team covers the most terrain on the continent

4. Episode 4 – Deep Winter at Whistler Blackcomb
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Description: - Ski with legendary freeskier, Mike Douglas - Find out about the GORE-TEX Deep Winter Experience (Jan 4-13) - Learn about the photo showdown

5. Episode 5 – National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Week
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Description: - Check out gear at Glacier Show and Showcase Snowboards - Learn about National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Week Jan 12-20 - Get tips from Whistler Blackcomb’s Ski and Snowboard School

6. Episode 6 – Jibbing, Jumping and Ripping
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Description: Take a tour of Whistler Blackcomb’s terrain parks with park supervisor, Brian Finestone. The parks have features sized S-XL for all ability levels. Learn about the Park Rider Sessions, presented by TELUS and the King and Queen of the Rail jams

7. Episode 7 – World Cup Fever
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Description: TELUS presents the Whistler World Cup Feb. 21-24. Watch interviews with the Canadian Women’s speed coach, Rob Boyd, and gold medal winning ski racer, Britt Janyk. Find out where you can catch the action and what bands are playing

8. Episode 8 – “Charge of the Goddess”
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Description: Charge of the Goddess: A Week for Women in Whistler runs March 1-9. The week features ladies’ buy nights at the Glacier Shop and Showcase shop, discounted women’s ski and snowboard camps, a Queen of the Rail jam and parties.

9. Episode 9 – “Avi Dogs in Action”
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Description: Find out what ski patrol does to control avalanches at Whistler Blackcomb and meet Nora, one of their avalanche dogs. Learn about free avalanche awareness tours.

10. Episode 10 – “Adaptive Athletes and Après”
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Description: Meet Matt Hallat, a member of the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program and the Canadian National ski team. Check out the après scene at Merlin’s, the GLC, and Dusty’s.

11. Episode 11 – “Springing Forward”
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Description: Meet Sandy Ward, a member of the First Nations Snowboard Team. Learn how to tune your skis and snowboards and 4 year old watch Finn Finestone rip it up on the slopes.

12. Episode 12 – “Goggle Tans”
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Description: Spring skiing and riding is just heating up with 6 weeks left to go in the season. Whistler Mountain closes on April 20, while Blackcomb remains open until June 8. Glacier skiing runs from June 9 – July 27. Meet John Smart from the Momentum Glacier Camps and get the latest park update from Finestone. The much-awaited opening of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is scheduled for May 17. In the meantime, catch the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival, which runs April 11-20.

13. Summer Adventure Episode 1 – “Bike Park Madness”
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Description: Yes, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is all about adrenaline – but don’t be intimidated by the boneyard slopestyle course, there is something in the park for all levels. The Bike Park has something for all skill levels and ages. Meet Mountain Bike Guide, Ken Doraty, as he takes our host in the bike park for the first time.

14. Summer Adventure Episode 2 – “Alpine Experiences”
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Description: Meredith explores Whistler Blackcomb's summer alpine adventures, from a mountain top BBQ at 6,000 feet, to hiking in Whistler's high alpine and finding out why that snow is pink. She also checks in with Rick Temple for an update on the new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, which is scheduled to open in December 2008.

15. Summer Adventure Episode 3 – “Throwing down at Kokanee Crankworx”
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Description: Kokanee Crankworx will soon be upon us. Running from August 9-17, this world-class freeride mountain bike festival features a free outdoor concert series, more than 50 product demo tents and some of the hottest athletes in the mountain biking industry. This year’s prize purse is more than $70,000. Find out more at crankworx.com

16. Summer Adventure Episode 4 – “Thoughts on PEAK 2 PEAK”
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Description: Excitement is mounting for the launch of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, which is scheduled to open on December 12, 2008. Find out how the PEAK 2 PEAK will change the lives of Terrain Park manager, Brian Finestone, pro freeskier Mike Douglas and ski instructor Crystal Rose Lee.