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Groenewoud tops women's event, Riddle fourth

While Canada's top cross-country men were resting up after a gruelling Tour de Ski, Chandra Crawford and Perianne Jones of the women's team headed to Milano, Italy for a team sprint event.

K1 team in command at Mt. Washington teck races

The Jan. 12 edition of the Kokanee Valley Race Series took place with a field of 63 racers and perfect conditions for hanging out in a speed suit — just below zero with sunshine and blue skies.

The Canadian ski cross team has been on a bit of a tear since the start of the new year with three World Cup events over eight days, starting on Jan. 7. The last of the three was at Les Contamines, France on Jan. 15.

While the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team seems to be able to win medals anywhere, it was nice for athletes to compete at home before thousands of fans, family and friends at Mont Gabriel, Quebec this past weekend —even if it was minus 20 C.

Mackenzie Wilson, Kai Smart top age groups

Whistler Nordics do well in age categories

The Telus Park Rider Sessions (TPRS) have always been a casual, recreational event, more about participation and enjoying the progression than a serious competition.

Ski cross team earns three podiums in Europe