Tag Archives: Alpine Skiing

The limitless love of parents

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Ken Read

A fast track, changing conditions and in a moment, a life changed forever. On February 24, 1978, while competing in the Canadian Alpine Ski Championships, Scott Finlay crashed. A fall in downhill racing is rare, particularly for experienced athletes. Sadly, … Continue reading →

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Summer Sessions: A day on the glacier

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Ken Read

The days start early. Training is always at high altitude. You hydrate and eat constantly. A day on the glacier is always tough both mentally and physically. But the snow conditions are typically excellent, making for high volume and an … Continue reading →

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Summer Sessions: Mornings at 3,883m

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Ken Read

You can feel the altitude at 3,883 metres. The air is dry. Temperatures in the early morning hours hover around -10c. Visibility on good days is unlimited. It’s hard, mid-winter snow, often a dusting of powder over groomed corduroy. Iconic … Continue reading →

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The Summer Sessions: The Fischer Family

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Ken Read

After three years competing as an NCAA athlete, Erik Read is now able to sign formally with Alpine Canada Pool ski suppliers. This past Thursday, it was made official. Continuing for another two seasons with the Fischer Family who have … Continue reading →

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The Summer Sessions – Day 1

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Ken Read

Sometimes the weather just doesn’t want to cooperate. The jagged tooth of the Matterhorn that towers over this Swiss mountain resort was not to be found this morning, with high winds closing the glacier. Zermatt has a great reputation for … Continue reading →

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#NextGen Champions: The World Juniors

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Ken Read

For 36 years the FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships has gathered the best ski racers in the world to compete in the six Olympic disciplines. Athletes between the ages of 16 and 21 from over 45 nations (and growing) … Continue reading →

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Åre 2017: Slalom Silver!

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Ken Read

Sveriges Alpina Nationalarenan, Åre – Today was the busiest day of the 2017 World Juniors, opening with the men’s giant slalom and a field of over 130 athletes, followed by the ladies slalom which was run under the lights in … Continue reading →

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Åre 2017: Team Canada takes gold!

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Ken Read

Sveriges Alpina Nationalarenan, Åre – (updated) – Team Canada ended a string of close brushes with the podium with a dramatic win under the lights on a steep, challenging track that will host the 2019 World Championships. The exciting Nations … Continue reading →

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Åre 2017: The Juniors show their skills

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Ken Read

Sverige Nationalarenan, Åre – Under glorious blue skies and spring-like conditions, 103 of the best male juniors in the world took to the track in the Alpine Combined. The up-tempo super G set by the veteran French coach Christophe Saioni … Continue reading →

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Åre 2017: Alpine Combined in focus

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Ken Read

Sverige Nationalarenan, Åre – Day 5 – The Alpine Combined took centre stage today. In the Junior Worlds the two-run event is based on super G and slalom. The weather shifted dramatically as blue skies disappeared to be replaced with … Continue reading →

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