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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 – Heya Svenska! But sadly, we bid Narvik goodbye

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Ken Read

Day five of Narvik 2020 dawned bright and cold, perfect racing conditions for the junior women. In a day that see-sawed the emotions, the Swedish women provided a tour of force to take gold and place three other athletes in … Continue reading →

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Narvik 2020 – Alpine Combined

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Ken Read

Narvikfjellet presented us with the full range of winter conditions yesterday and today. The forecast had called for high winds and warmer temperatures – fortunately, the wind was slow to build which allowed the staging of the women’s super G … 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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Narvik 2020 – Norway welcomes the world

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Ken Read

In one week, 500 of the best young ski racers in the world from 50 nations will gather for the 2020 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships. This year, for the first time ever, the Championship will be held north … 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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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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