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She Skis is coming to Panorama

by BCAadmin | Jan 8, 2026 | Member News

There are a limited number of spots – apply here:

Mackenzie She Skis Panorama
Ages 12–15 only, please.

Chasing Excellence: Introducing the 2026 BC Ski Team

by BCAadmin | Jan 8, 2026 | Featured Stories

As the province’s fastest ski racers and their coaches fine-tune final preparations for the 2025–26 racing season, BC Alpine has launched a new athlete showcase portal on its website. The platform is designed to help promote the team and its athletes, while giving the broader ski community an opportunity to get to know them a little better.

Click the link below to see the seven athletes and three coaches.

BC Ski Team 2026

Chasing Snow & Collaboration: Coastal Ski Clubs Train at Mount Baldy

by BCAadmin | Jan 7, 2026 | Featured Stories

In the spirit of cooperation, creativity, and finding great training opportunities, two Coastal ski clubs teamed up for a memorable trip to Baldy Mountain Resort over the Christmas holidays.

The idea to head to Mount Baldy early in the holiday break originated with the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club, which had explored the option well in advance and worked with the resort for weeks to organize a training camp. With limited snowfall on the Coast, the Cypress Ski Club decided to join the camp on relatively short notice.

From December 19 to 23, four athletes from the Cypress Ski Club’s U16 group joined Grouse Mountain’s U14 and U16 athletes, continuing a strong collaborative relationship that has been building between the two clubs since the start of the season.

Mount Baldy proved to be an exceptionally welcoming host. Despite being a smaller resort with no snowmaking capabilities, it offered excellent training terrain and quickly became an ideal alternative to North Shore conditions at the time.

“We completed four full days of slalom training in a truly wintery environment—cold, quiet, and peaceful—far from the crowds typically found at North Shore resorts or in Whistler during this time of year when snow conditions are good,” said Ferdinand Gros, Cypress Ski Club U16 head coach.

Cypress Ski Club was thrilled to be part of the camp and would like to sincerely thank the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club and Mount Baldy Resort for their warm welcome, hospitality, and outstanding support throughout the week.

“The overall experience was great—a mountain that, in a lifetime of skiing, was almost a myth turned out to be a fairytale,” said Ryan Jazic, Grouse Tyee head coach. “We were treated incredibly well by both the locals and mountain staff. The athletes loved the snow and the lack of crowds and lift lines, which kept the terrain in great shape both on and off piste. The stunning views when the sun came out were a bonus, and the old-school vibe made the experience truly unique.”

Economic impact study for the BC Alpine community

by BCAadmin | Dec 18, 2025 | Member News

In partnership with Alpine Canada, BC Alpine is excited to share a national survey that serves to better understand the value of skiing and ski racing across Canada. The survey explores the behaviour, travel patterns, and spend of skiers, ski racers, and their families at ski resorts and clubs, and will support data-driven decision-making to address challenges, inform opportunities, and strengthen collaboration across the sport.

By sharing your input, you will help to shape the future of ski racing in Canada and improve programs and partnerships in British Columbia. The survey takes 15-20 minutes, and all responses are anonymous and confidential.

Your feedback is critical to shaping the future of skiing in Canada. Thank you for participating!

LINK TO SURVEY

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

by BCAadmin | Dec 17, 2025 | Featured Stories

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.