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Dave Ryding: World Cup Winner, Setting New Standards

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Ken Read

This Saturday on the famous “Ganslern” slalom hill at Kitzbuhel, 35-year old David Ryding of Great Britain broke multiple barriers. Perhaps the most important to him, was becoming the UK’s first World Cup winner in 55 years of the FIS … Continue reading →

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The Soul Of Our Sport: volunteers, officials and race crew

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Ken Read

Throughout November and early December, an army of volunteers, officials, ski resort staff, race crew and race administrators have been working tirelessly, relentlessly to deliver another world-class venue, event and opportunity to our athletes in Lake Louise. No other ski … Continue reading →

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Our culture is community. Time for us… to shine.

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Ken Read

When you combine smart and passionate people with a shared vision, an openness to change, a culture of innovation, and a spirit of collaboration, good things will happen. – Dr. Jim Taylor   Ski racing is essentially a simple sport. … 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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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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Fighting for the soul of skiing

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Ken Read

Winter is an elemental part of the Canadian soul. Ice and snow. Wayne Gretzky and Nancy Greene. The Habs and the Crazy Canucks. Pierre Harvey and the Quebec Air Force.

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Panorama Nor-Am Day 3 – College Skiers Dominate GS

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Kevyn Read

The third day of The Nor-Am’s began early with the men running the slalom portion of their Alpine Combined. American River Radamus held his lead with teammates Sam Morse and George Steffey again joining him on the podium. The top … Continue reading →

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Panorama Nor-Am – Day 2

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Kevyn Read

It was a long day at Panorama with three Super-G races, two for the men and one for the ladies. The Men were up on the hill early to make up for yesterday’s race that was delayed due to fog. … Continue reading →

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Panorama Nor-Am – Day 1

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Kevyn Read

The men’s and women’s Nor-Am circuit moved to Panorama Resort today with a Men’s Super-G, Ladies Super-G and Ladies Alpine Combined scheduled to take place on the first day. Conditions proved to be difficult with a fog layer moving in … Continue reading →

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Lake Louise Nor-Am – Super-G

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Kevyn Read

On a brilliant day in Lake Louise, the Men and Women competed in the first Noram Super-G of the season. The women started off with Canadian Ski Team’s Roni Remme capturing her second win of the week. Joining Roni on … Continue reading →

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