Embedded Day 6 - The Master Cut

Looking back on 6 days and nights Embedded at the Peak of Whistler Mountain, pro skier Mike Douglas pays tribute to the hard-working men and women, and the intense coast mountain storms that he witnessed. Reflecting on the beauty of a mountain in transformation, seen from inside the story, Mike concludes what every passionate skier and rider knows in their heart - it's all about snow!

Embedded Day 5 - Celebration

Celebration - At last. The anticipation is finally over. Opening Day! On his fifth day Embedded on Whistler Mountain, pro skier Mike Douglas welcomes the excited first guests of the season. On his last night at the Peak, Mike reflects that this is not the end - another great season at Whistler Blackcomb is just getting started. Music Track: Clarity by White Apple Tree



EMBEDDED Day 5 - Celebration from Whistler Blackcomb on Vimeo.

Day 4 of Mike Douglas' wait for winter on top of Whistler was a busy one. Mike D sees another storm brewing and meets with patrol to get the mountain ready. Things get a little windy that night but provide plenty of fresh turns for him the next day. Watch Day 4 of "Embedded" below.


Day 4 - Count Down

As opening day gets closer the pressure is on to get the mountain ready. Patrol puts pro skier Mike Douglas to work in the race against time before the storm sets in. Then, with winds gusting up to 142km p/h Mike finds out just how much his hut Embedded at the top of Whistler Mountain can take.

The third day of six with Mike Douglas atop Whistler Backcomb is here. Waiting for winter at the peak of Whistler can get hairy depending on weather conditions however, day three brought Mike a nice little surprise - clear skies and sunshine for his birthday. Watch the latest installment of "Embedded" below.

Day 1
Day 2


Day 3 of 6 - Preparation

Pro skier, Mike Douglas wakes on his birthday, Embedded at the Peak of Whistler Mountain, to find that mother-nature has delivered his gift - a bluebird day! The birthday surprises keep on coming when Whistler Heli-Skiing pick Mike up on their way to prepare for the first heli-skiers of the season and an unexpected guest drops in to share his birthday cake.

Day two of Mike Douglas' wait for winter at the peak of Whistler is here. Stay tuned each day until Whistler/Blackcomb's Opening Day for "Embedded" updates from Mike D.

Watch Day One here.


Day 2 -Control

Control - On his second day Embedded at the Peak of Whistler Mountain, pro skier Mike Douglas gets the inside story on what to expect from La Nina this season and the avalanche control work being done to prepare the mountain from veteran Whistler avalanche forecaster Anton Horvath. After a spine tingling sunrise over the Black Tusk and his first powdery turns, Mike confidently declares ski season to be ready.