Hosted by Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club, the Coast Zone Teck Series race took place at Grouse Mountain Resort on February 10 and 11, 2023, with 43 women and 77 men signed up to compete in giant slalom and slalom race events. (PHOTO above by Jirka Vanourek, Blue Rabbit Photography – Nathaniel Hung, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club)
Athletes from Whistler Mountain Ski Club, Cypress Ski Club, Mt Washington Ski Club, Mt Seymour Ski Club, and Sasquatch Mountain Ski Club joined the Grouse Tyee for two days of racing in very challenging weather conditions. In spite of rapidly changing weather, from hail to rain to fog, athletes persevered. One parent reported that athletes could only see two gates at a time during the foggy spells!
Photo by Jirka Vanourek, Blue Rabbit Photography Katinka Hansen, Grouse Mountain Tyee. Photo by Kevin Chan
On Friday, spectators were delighted to see the entire width of the Deliverance run at Grouse Mountain converted into a GS course, making the event extra special to watch.
Race Report submitted by Felicia Lo, Grouse Tyee Communications Chair
Thank you to the many volunteers, coaches, and sponsors who worked so hard to make this event come together successfully. Congratulations also to all the athletes on racing in “classic Grouse” conditions.
Race Organizing Committee
- Technical Delegate: Russell Kirby
- Chief of Race: John Irish
- Race Admin: Lauren Eder
- Chief of Course: Tim Schafer
- Chief of Timing: Justin Dowdeswell
- Tyee Race Chair: Jonathan Larson
Athlete Photos
Thank you to the photographers who volunteered to take some amazing photos!
- Kevin Chan’s photos from U14 Teck SL race
- Jirka Vanourek (Blue Rabbit Photography)’s photos from U14 Teck GS race
