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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Lake Louise Nor-Am – Downhill

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

With the schedule moved up, the second day at Lake Louise was a Nor-Am race for both men and women. In the women’s it was an all Canadian day with Canada Ski Team’s Roni Remme and Stef Fleckenstein coming first … Continue reading →

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