Monthly Archives: November 2015

A legacy of champions

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Ken Read

In 1968 three dedicated supporters of ski racing came together to offer their support, so Canada could think about podium success in the upcoming Olympic Winter Games of Grenoble. Fourty-seven years later, the legacy of Allister Ross, Joe Irwin and … Continue reading →

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It Takes A Village

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Ken Read

The road to the top is a long one. In ski racing, it is particularly difficult. It’s actually much more than the reported 10 years or 10,000 hours of intense practice or skill acquisition (Ericsson et al). With each day, … Continue reading →

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MIKE WIEGELE – HONOURED LIFETIME BUILDER – CANADIAN ROCKIES SKI RACING HALL OF FAME

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Ken Read

November 3, 2015 If passion for skiing is the critical difference in success in ski racing, then it is no wonder Mike Wiegele mentored three World Cup winners and established two enormously successful ski clubs. With his infectious cry of … Continue reading →

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