BC Alpine names 2025 BC Training Group

BC Alpine announced five returning ski racers – and three new additions – to the BC Training Group, a major stepping stone towards BC Ski Team selection.

A total of five ski clubs from across the province are represented in the group – Whistler Mountain Ski Club, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club, Fernie Alpine Ski Team, Vernon Ski Club and Windermere Valley Ski Club.

“It is awesome to see our women’s team increase coming into next season,” said Morgan Pridy, the BC Ski Team head coach. “We will be missing Alexa [Brownlie] in a leadership role but it will make for a great inter-team opportunity for the whole group to dial in and keep the ship running true and fast. And the men’s team is anchored by two solid veterans, and the addition of Dreas [Gibbons] will round out a very competitive environment.

Alexa Brownlie, one of the leaders on the team last season, is moving on to the University of Colorado Boulder, to join the powerhouse NCAA ski racing team, while she pursues a university degree. Other notable changes are the departure of Oliver Young, who is attending University of Calgary this Fall.

The team and coaching staff are currently in the midst of a month-long training camp in Fernie, with two on-snow camps scheduled in Europe in August and South America in October. The focus for the group is on fitness and pre-season training.

Pridy is impressed with the team energy and mix of athletes.

“I’m very excited about the future of this group. The team is anchored by returning members and new energy coming in. We have continuity and stability in the coaching staff and a really good plan to help the athletes achieve their goals.”
MORGAN PRIDY, HEAD COACH