Local Sports

For the past three years Whistler skiers have set the standard on the International Freeskiiing Association World Tour, with Hugo Harrison claiming back to back world tour titles and Jeff Holden grabbing the title in 1999.

It’s been said a thousand times in a thousand different ways, but there’s really no place like Whistler. And one of the things that sets us apart from all the other mountain towns out there is our all-consuming passion for our sports.

Excellent results in Whistler World Cup ‘changed the landscape’ Although Jan.

Simard posts eighth place finish, qualifies for Salt Lake City Canmore’s Thomas Grandi got an early Christmas and New Year present on Dec. 20 th with a sixth place finish in the giant slalom at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.

Ride Whistler with legendary skiers and boarders If you’re already an advanced skier or snowboarder, are 12 years or older, and are looking to take your sport to a whole new level, the Whistler Freeride Team is offering an opportunity to spend a

There are a few new faces on the Whistler Freeride Team this year, including some of the top skiers and snowboarders on the planet.

Fifth place finish was Canada’s best The Canadian Alpine Ski Team is coming home for Christmas with a few regrets but a lot of potential. Last weekend the men were in Val Gardena, Italy, and the women were in Val d’Isere, France. On Dec.

The Windermere Extreme, a local women’s volleyball club, smashed their way to a third place finish at a B.C. Volleyball Association tournament in Vancouver Dec. 15.

While the Canadian Alpine Ski Team raced in Italy and France, the women’s National Development Team gave us a glimpse into the future at two FIS giant slaloms in Maria Alm, Austria on Dec. 15 and 16. On Dec.

Team claims seven podiums in five events You can say what you want about home advantage, but snow is snow and the Canadian snowboarders have shown once again that they can jump it, ride it, and carve it as well as – if not better than – any