Author Archives: Ken Read

About Ken Read

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

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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Aiming For The Podium

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Ken Read

Thanks to the generous support of Joey Gibbons and his Team at Buffalo Bills in Whistler, the athletes and parents of Canada’s “next generation” of alpine ski racers aiming for the World Cup, are hosting a fundraiser the evening of … Continue reading →

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We are still winners.

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Ken Read

It was a healthy debate, full of passion. We pushed and prodded the merits of hosting a major sporting event. And while the outcome may not have been what many would have liked, the topic of sport – specifically Olympic … Continue reading →

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Decision 2026: A vision of what we can be.

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Ken Read

The decision is upon us. It is now up to Calgarians to decide: do we want to remain in the race for 2026? Calgary is at a crossroads. The Games of 1988 seem a distant memory. The decision facing our … Continue reading →

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