BC Ski Team ready to race, learn, and level up

As the 2026 ski racing rapidly approaches, the top skiers in the province are ready to roll and hungry for ski racing.

After a productive pre-season, consisting of physical conditioning and on-snow training on two continents, the BC Ski Team coaching staff are optimistic heading into the 2025-26 season, which kicks off next week at Panorama, B.C., for the FIS GMC Cup starting Thursday, Dec. 18th.

Led by three returning BC Ski Team skiers – Dylan Stevens, Baptiste Cais and Hannah Jensen – four newcomers are officially named to the provincial team. The skiers range from 16 to 20 years-of-age and represent four ski clubs from across the province.

Photo (above) from left: Baptiste Cais, Dreas Gibbons, Dylan Stevens, Hannah Jensen, Tylee Carr, Lola Gilbert. Missing: Thea Thorn. For full team photos, including coaches, see below.

Pridy, along with assistant coaches Eric Schwenck and Dillon Prophet, said that the grind of the off-season has great potential to pay off over the coming weeks.

“This crew has been great throughout the prep, pushing each other to be better the whole way along.
Morgan Pridy, BCST Head coach

“Each of these athletes have worked hard to raise their potential over the last six months,” Pridy said. “If we can continue to learn and our efforts stay as high as our expectations, this team will have a successful season.”

BC Alpine’s VP Johnny Crichton believes that this group is a solid representation of quality athletes who have developed through the BC Alpine and Alpine Canada system.

“This team is a great example of what the BC pathway is all about, from the Nancy Greene Ski League to club FIS programs and onto the BC Ski Team,” he explained. “They are working hard in the gym and on snow, and the coaches have been intentional with every block of training. Clear, athlete-specific performance plans have kept everyone aligned, and they’re ready to race, learn, and keep pushing toward the next level.”

BC Alpine also recognizes Jasmine Coubrough, who will not return to the BC Ski Team this season due to injury, and acknowledges her commitment and professionalism during her time with the program.

“We were fortunate to have Jasmine on the team. She proudly represented the Vernon Ski Club and inspired future racers. We wish her all the best,” said Crichton.