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While it's rare to see snow blades in this part of the world these days the ultra-compact skis are bigger than ever in Europe and Asia — prompting the International Olympic Committee to call an emergency meeting in Karthoum last week to vote on

Whistler racers solid in youth categories

Urban skateboard-themed slopestyle course set on Whistler Mountain

Les 2 alpes to host freeride mountain bike events

Canadians rake in medals and make history on World Cup stage

Team outscores opponents 32-7 en route to title

Fleckenstein, Alexander win super G titles

Skiers and Snowboarders unite for freeride film competition

It's been a tragic season for Canadian sports with the passing of freeskier Sarah Burke as a result of a head injury on Jan. 19, and the recent death of ski cross racer Nik Zoricic from a head injury on Mar. 10 in Switzerland.

Despite double-digit accumulations of fresh snow on the weekend over 81 young skiers and snowboarders turned out for the Whistler Blackcomb Under 13 Ski and Snowboardcross on the weekend, with training and qualifiers on Saturday and more training and