Author Archives: Ken Read

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About Ken Read

Tough, Informed, engaged. Athlete centred, committed to good governance.

Narvik 2020 – Alpine Combined

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Ken Read

Narvikfjellet presented us with the full range of winter conditions yesterday and today. The forecast had called for high winds and warmer temperatures – fortunately, the wind was slow to build which allowed the staging of the women’s super G … Continue reading →

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Narvik 2020 – Speed Races Complete

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Ken Read

Two spectacular days of ski racing opened the 2020 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik, Norway. Saturday’s events featured the women and men’s downhill. Variable weather resulted in using a lower start, as early morning cloud and wind … Continue reading →

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Narvik 2020 – Norway welcomes the world

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Ken Read

In one week, 500 of the best young ski racers in the world from 50 nations will gather for the 2020 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships. This year, for the first time ever, the Championship will be held north … Continue reading →

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The Streif ….

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Ken Read

The 80th running of the International Hahnenkamm-rennen is in the books. The names of Jansrud, Mayer and Yule are now part of the legendary event. The Streif and Ganslern are now quiet. Waiting …. In our world of ski racing, … Continue reading →

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Och laddie … you always reminded us to make it fun. A tribute to our friend, Fitzi.

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Ken Read

Imagine learning to ski on a plastic slope. For thousands of youngsters in Edinburgh, Scotland the Hillend ‘dryslope’ ski centre was the introduction to our sport. A 400 metre long piste covered with plastic matting serviced by a chairlift. Now … Continue reading →

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Built on the shoulders of greatness …

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Ken Read

The moment remains etched vividly, from my early ski racing memories. We were gathered at the start of a training course on Eagle Meadow, waiting for an all-clear from the coaches. A form blazed by, floating gracefully on the snow, … Continue reading →

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Thanks Morgan! You did us proud.

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Ken Read

Updated – We all know it takes real passion to invest years into chasing a dream. Fortunately, alpine ski racing is fun and has a tremendous family to support and guide athletes. There are times, however, where one must dig … Continue reading →

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It sure is a great place to train ….

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Ken Read

The horn with the iconic tilt remains hidden until you arrive in Täsch, the jumping off point to take the train to Zermatt. On arrival, the mountain dominates everywhere, everything. It’s the basis of commerce, dating back to the early … Continue reading →

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We’re underway!

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Ken Read

Season 2020 is underway! Between Mammoth Mountain, the Horstman Glacier above Whistler, iconic Stelvio and Matterhorn glaciers, Canada’s Alpine Ski Team are back on the snow, in the gates and beginning their program for the 2019-20 ski season. Today in … Continue reading →

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The Caribou: Alberta’s Premiere U12 Alpine Ski Race

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Ken Read

For most of us, ‘The Caribou’ would be taken as the Caribou Lodge in Banff. For over 40 years it has a whole different meaning to young ski racers in the Canadian Rockies. This past weekend, over 200 enthusiastic U12 … Continue reading →

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