Author Archives: 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

A Canadian Champion and World Cup athlete, who now brings her passion for ski racing to the next generation Her record is one of accomplishment. Louise Knight, our Honoured Ski Team alumni, scored her first national title cheered on by … Continue reading →

A dedicated master of timing, whose passion for ski racing ensures our events run smoothly and fairly Skiing and ski racing are a life-long passion for our Honoured Lifetime Volunteer, Mark Bowman. “I was around 13 years old and had … Continue reading →

Dedicated to ensuring the ski racing field of play is safe, secure and ready for speed! His life in ski racing has been a living example of ‘pay it forward’. From coaching young skiers with two-time World Champion Lucile Wheeler … Continue reading →

October 15, 2018 A dedicated volunteer who is committed to building a legacy of success for Canadian athletes Nearly fourty years ago, the urgent call went out for volunteers to help stage Canada’s first-ever World Cup downhill at Lake Louise … Continue reading →