Local Sports

The Whistler Mountain Ski Club cranked things up a notch last weekend as they participated in the Pontiac/GMC Cup Speed Series. FIS coach Brett MacFarlane summed it up as "Eight days of downhill, seven medals, and results all around.

This year the annual Winter Nordic Carnival at Nicklaus North takes on extra meaning as it will also be the official launch of the Whistler Adaptive Ski Program’s new cross country program.

Rossland’s David Anderson, a member of the Canadian Olympic Team, was injured on Feb. 15 at Snowbasin, Utah while training for the Olympic super-G on the following day. He was also supposed to compete in the giant slalom.

The Whistler Valley Snowboard Club (WVSC) has been busy lately, competing in local competitions and provincial contests organized by the B.C. Snowboard Association.

The Whistler Nordic Centre, which is based at Nicklaus North, is hosting a Winter Nordic Carnival on Feb. 23 to raise money for an adaptive cross country ski program for disabled individuals.

While most Whistlerites were enjoying the snow, a group of nine Whistler runners took part in the Pacific Road Runners "First Half" Half Marathon on Feb. 10.

After a brief hiatus, the Sprite Park Rider Series returned on Feb. 10 for the first Snowcross event of the season. For the first time since the park series began skiers were invited to participate as well as snowboarders.

After the most successful session in the new club’s short history, which included various time trials, a dual meet with the Squamish Pirates, and a well-attended Swim-a-thon, the Whistler Seawolves have kicked off the winter session in the fast

There hasn’t been a lot to celebrate so far in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Medal favourites and top contenders are stumbling, crashing, or otherwise coming up short, and not just for Canada either.

It was cold, the visibility changed every five minutes, and the snow was soft enough to carve deep ruts into.