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Whistler riders top Ripzone Series

The first two events of the Ripzone Provincial Snowboard Series, sanctioned by the B.C. Snowboard Association, took place at Big White last weekend drawing more than 100 competitors from around B.C., Alberta, the U.S., Australia and Europe.

Pollock up for Sport B.C. coaching award

Whistler ski coach Jim Pollock is one of three finalists named for the Sport B.C. Coach of the Year Award, which are part of the 38 th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards.

Giving back and having fun

A week at home and now I'm back on the road and feeling refreshed. My stomach is full of home-cooked food and my mind is stocked up with Canadian news and current movies! The week went by quickly, but it felt good nonetheless.

Boyd takes KVRS two

An overcast sky and warm, rainy conditions took their toll on the field for the second event in the Kokannee Valley Race Series last week, with just under 50 skiers and snowboarders taking part in the giant slalom on Gandy Dancer.

Whistler gymnasts in B.C. Winter Games

A pair of tumblers from the Whistler Gymnastics Club are heading to Port Alberni on Feb. 8 to compete in the B.C. Winter Games. Frances Moody and Niki Sadler qualified to represent Zone 5 at a qualification meet on Jan. 18.

New rail kings crowned

The King of the Rails series continued at Night Moves last Saturday, with more than 40 skiers and snowboarders turning out for the second outing of the season.

Canadian freestyle skiers red hot

Team combines for 10 podium appearances over two weeks The last two weeks have been exceptional even by the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team's standards, with 10 podium appearances and almost twice as many athletes making the top-12.

Whistler K2s reach podium at Grouse

The CIBC Wood Gundy series got underway at Grouse Mountain last weekend with men's and women's giant slalom races on Saturday and Sunday.

Canadian freestylers doing more with less

Funding cuts hit national team skiers in the pocketbook The Canadian Freestyle Ski team seems unstoppable recently, with athletes winning 10 World Cup medals over the past two weekends.

Disabled skier in top-10

Lennea in 14th The World Cup season is underway for the Canadian Disabled Alpine Ski Team, and they are already showing results.