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Whistlerites in motion: Whistler Cup returns after three-year layoff

In other news, the Axemen have chopped down their first opponent in the BC Rugby playoffs
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An RCMP officer participates in a previous Whistler Cup parade.

Welcome back to your recap of Sea to Sky athletes and their exploits at home and abroad. 

The local skiing community is abuzz as the Whistler Cup returns on Thursday after a three-year COVID hiatus.

Squamish's Axemen Rugby Club channelled the spirit of March Madness, upending heavily-favoured Burnaby Lake in their first-round playoff game.

Wei Tien Ho and Jackson Bathgate have earned the right to throw down on the Freeride World Tour (FWT) next season.

Some of you may remember attending Whistler Secondary School with Duncan Ross. He's now a member of Team Canada.

Another local freerider, Marcus Goguen, wrapped up his own campaign in the top 10.

In case you missed it, four Whistlerite biathletes raced to six medals at the BC Winter Games.

Pemberton's Cruz brothers are back for another season of mountain biking. Tegan came out swinging with a pair of top-five results, while his older brother Lucas added another top-10 to his resume. 

Check back in with Pique Newsmagazine for the latest Sea to Sky sports news and features highlighting the athletes you know and love. 

Have a local sports tip? Contact sports reporter David Song at [email protected]