Under a mix of sun and cloud with classic spring conditions, some of Western Canada’s fastest speed skiers gathered at Kimberley Alpine Resort for a weekend of Super-G racing at the Dreadnaught FIS BC Cup.
The event was expertly managed by the Dreadnaught race crew, who once again delivered outstanding support to ensure a safe and fair race for a large field of both women and men. Coaches and athletes also played an important role throughout the day with regular slipping to help maintain consistent course conditions from start to finish.
BC Ski Team racers Dylan Stevens and Baptiste Cais finished 1-2, just ahead of Alberta team racer Caleb Brooks. On the women’s side, Nichola Buchar, of the Windermere Valley Ski Club, edged out BCST member Hannah Jensen and Elena Deda, also of Windermere.
Warmer temperatures on Sunday forced the jury to cancel the race for safety reasons. With colder temperatures returning overnight, several teams who stayed on were able to take advantage of excellent speed training conditions the following day.
The event was led by Race Chair Donna Briggs, alongside FIS Technical Delegate Jim Brewington and Chief of Race Rob Tupper. On the hill, Start Referee Marina Perry and Finish Referee Lloyd Steeves helped keep the race running smoothly, while Chief of Course Craig “Rooster” Rusnak and the course crew delivered a track that allowed athletes to push their speed safely. The organizing team also benefitted from the always-popular hospitality of Gord Reese, serving in his well-known role as the event’s Sushi Chef.
The Big White Ski Club hosted the 2026 Teck BC Ski Cross Championships from March 6–8 at Big White Ski Resort, welcoming 127 athletes from U12 through U21 from across British Columbia, along with two competitors from Washington State.
Friday was dedicated to training, giving athletes valuable time on course to become familiar with the track and build confidence ahead of the weekend’s racing.
Warm, wet, and windy conditions challenged the event throughout the weekend. Saturday’s race day followed 8 cm of wet overnight snowfall, along with intermittent rain. Despite the weather, the Big White TELUS Park crew prepared an excellent course and racing went ahead as planned, with 110 heats completed during a full day of competition.
The U12 category raced in a round-robin format, allowing each athlete three rounds to collect points before the top eight advanced to the small and big finals. U14 and older categories competed using a ladder format with Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ), ensuring athletes received at least two race runs in addition to a training run. The format emphasized both development and fun, maximizing time on course for all participants. A DJ at the start and a Saturday evening banquet helped create a lively and positive event atmosphere.
Sunday was scheduled for a second day of racing using a round-robin format across all categories. However, extremely high winds and icy conditions in the morning made it unsafe to continue. After assessing the situation and reviewing the forecast, the jury made the difficult decision to cancel racing for the day.
The Race Organizing Committee thanked all teams that travelled to attend and shared in the disappointment of the cancellation. Special appreciation was also extended to Big White Ski Resort for building, preparing, and maintaining an outstanding ski cross course for the championships.
BC Alpine recognizes the efforts of the Big White Racers event organizers and volunteers who helped deliver the event, including Technical Delegate Annette McClelland, Race Chair Shane Yamamoto, Chief of Competition Andre Thomas, Chief of Course Flynn Seddon, and Race Administrator Cynthia Thomas.
Girls Fast Forward returns this spring, continuing BC Alpine’s commitment to supporting the next generation of female ski racers and coaches. Since launching the initiative in 2018, the program has played an important role in growing the women’s pathway in the province. In 2018, BC had just 33 registered female FIS athletes; today that number has more than doubled, with over 65 registered female FIS racers in the 2025–26 season.
Girls Fast Forward aims to illuminate the pathway for female-identifying ski racers in BC, highlighting key transitions from U14 to U16 and U16 to FIS, while also introducing opportunities within coaching. This year’s camp features an exceptional group of VIP athlete-coaches, including Olympians Cassidy Gray, Kiki Alexander and Britt Richardson, who will share both on-snow technical insights and lessons from their journeys in the sport.
They will be joined by an outstanding coaching staff dedicated to helping athletes build strong technical foundations and focus their development for the 2026–27 season. FIS-level coaches Sam Fournier (Sun Peaks & Okanagan Ski Team), Liv Bradley (Whistler Mountain Ski Club) and Montana Molyneux (Fernie Alpine Ski Team, former BC Women’s Head Coach) will lead the on-snow program. Supporting them are valued male allies Sam Mulligan (former Canadian Men’s National Team) and Elias Jonsson (Canadian Women’s National Team coach and strength and conditioning specialist).
“Together we want to bring as many female ski racers and coaches together from all over the province,” said Molyneux. “We want to ski a lot, learn from each other, and build a strong community of confident, supportive and passionate female racers and coaches.”
Beyond performance, Girls Fast Forward reflects a broader goal: growing participation and leadership opportunities for women in sport.
Research from Canadian Women & Sport highlights the impact:
1 in 3 girls quit sports by age 16, compared to 1 in 10 boys
Girls who play sports develop stronger leadership, confidence and teamwork skills
94% of women in executive leadership roles in Canada played sports growing up
Girls in sport are also more likely to build strong friendships, develop resilience and learn goal-setting skills. At BC Alpine, we believe increasing female participation in sport benefits everyone — especially when it means more girls discovering the passion of ski racing in British Columbia.
Why Attend Girls Fast Forward?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Learn about ski racing and coaching pathways
Connect with female ski racers from across the province
Train with an exceptional coaching team with Olympic, World Cup, Nor-Am and FIS experience
Build technical skills while having fun on snow
The camp focuses on preparing athletes for the upcoming 2026–27 season, with a strong technical emphasis on GS, SL and speed elements while building solid skiing foundations.
Camp Information
Dates: Arrive Sunday, April 12 by 6:00 PM / Ski April 13–15 / Depart midday April 15
Location: Sun Peaks Resort, BC / Lodging at Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge
Who: Open to second-year U14, all U16, and all FIS female-identifying athletes registered with BC Alpine (2013 and older). / Female-identifying coaches interested in “Coach-Up” opportunities are also welcome.
Cost: $775 / Includes lodging, lift tickets, coaching, training space, meals, and off-snow programming including athlete panels, fitness sessions and technical talks. (Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner on April 13–14, and breakfast on April 15.)
The Nancy Greene Ski League Okanagan Zone Finals brought young racers to Revelstoke Mountain Resort on Feb. 28 and March 1 for a fun and energetic weekend of racing.
A total of 142 athletes participated in the event, with U10 and U12 racers competing on Saturday and U6 and U8 athletes taking to the course on Sunday. All races were held on the Pitchwood run in a panelled dual slalom format.
More than 20 centimetres of fresh snow earlier in the week set the stage for race weekend. A mix of sunshine and cloud cover greeted athletes, with cool morning temperatures providing firm racing conditions that warmed to around 0°C by Sunday afternoon.
Saturday featured the U10 and U12 racers, who took on the dual slalom course in front of a lively crowd. With the resort busy following the week’s fresh snowfall, the race start was slightly delayed as athletes navigated the weekend crowds. Once underway, conditions held up well and the competition was strong.
Sunday’s races welcomed the youngest athletes, with U6 and U8 skiers enjoying a sunny bluebird day. The course remained in great shape through the morning, allowing the next generation of racers to showcase their skills and enthusiasm on snow.
The Revelstoke Ski Club extends sincere thanks to its volunteers and to Revelstoke Mountain Resort for their continued support in hosting the event. The club also acknowledges its generous sponsors, whose contributions help make race weekends like this possible.
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BC Alpine recognizes the efforts of the volunteer team who helped deliver the event, including Chiefs of Course Jeff Colvin and Peter Tondl, Chief of Timing Dave Sinclair, Chief of Gates Dave Broughman—who travelled from Nelson to assist and mentor gatekeepers—Volunteer Coordinator Christina Hartley, Race Administration staff, and Program Director Mike Turnbull.
The legendary 90th Anniversary Enquist Slalom Zone Race returned to Mt Seymour on February 28 and March 1, delivering a memorable Coast Zone race weekend that combined strong fields, classic terrain, and favourable conditions.
Hosted by the Mt Seymour Ski Club at Mt Seymour, the event welcomed more than 100 ski racers from across the Coast Zone for two days of slalom racing. Weather conditions ranged from cold and firm to warm and spring-like, with temperatures hovering between 0°C and 3°C. Despite the sunshine, the shaded, tree-lined course held up exceptionally well, offering compact, icy conditions in the morning that softened later in the day.
“We are proud to host such a strong field of athletes this weekend, said Rob Young, President of the Mt Seymour Ski Club.” Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Enquist Slalom Zone Race at Mt Seymour is incredibly meaningful for our club and community. For generations, families on the North Shore have grown up ski racing on this mountain, and it’s inspiring to see today’s athletes carry that legacy forward. We are deeply grateful to the volunteers from our club and participating clubs, we could not run this race without them.”
Saturday featured mostly sunny, bluebird conditions with intermittent fog. The surface remained firm throughout the day, aided by careful preparation, salt, and the natural protection of the terrain. Sunday brought another picture perfect day, warmer overall, but once again the course delivered fair and consistent racing from first run to last.
The weekend produced strong performances across all categories. Day 1 podium highlights included Cecily Gibbons (Whistler) taking the U16 women’s win, Elle Rokoss (Grouse) topping the U14 women’s field, Eames Kim (Grouse) winning U16 men, and Oliver Turnbull (Cypress) leading the U14 men. Day 2 saw Soleil Bauman (Whistler) claim the U16 women’s victory, Charlotte Zhu (Grouse) win U14 women, Tristan Yee (Grouse) take the U16 men’s title, and Finlay Ross (Grouse) top the U14 men.
Mt Seymour athletes also delivered solid performances throughout the weekend, highlighted by strong mid-pack finishes that reflected continued development and depth within the host club.
The Mt Seymour Ski Club extends sincere thanks to Mount Seymour and event partners Teck, Karbon, BC Alpine, Stong’s Market, Bridge Brewing, Alkiss Water, Bean Around the World, Swiss Sport Haus, and Sporting Life for their generous support.
Photos by Wei Ma
BC Alpine also thanks the volunteer team that ensured the smooth delivery of this milestone event, including Chief of Race Rob Young, Chief of Course Kaz Okuda, Chief of Gates Rob Mackie, Race Administrator Jen Young, Chief of Timing Alex Bailey, and Race Chair Susie Ernsting.
From a snowy, soft-snow start to “blue blazer perfection” on the final day, athletes from across Western Canada converged at Sun Peaks Resort for four days of high-calibre ski racing at the FIS BC Cup.
The formidable Sun Peaks Alpine Club once again delivered excellent race organization, hosting over 200 high-performance ski racers for two giant slalom (GS) and two slalom (SL) events. Conditions shifted throughout the weekend, rewarding resilience and adaptability from all competitors.
In the women’s GS races, Hannah Jensen topped the podium in the first confirmed event, followed by Lola Gilbert in second and Elena Deda in third—showcasing strong depth in the field. Jensen’s performance, Gilbert’s consistency, and Deda’s podium presence highlighted the strength of female competitors at this level.
On the men’s side, athletes also delivered impressive performances, Baptiste Cais showing strong mid-season form with a first day win and finishing second on the second race, behind David Zoivot, of the Windermere Valley Ski Club. (Full, detailed results are available at the button link below.)
In the slalom races, Jensen dominated, winning both races, while Gabby Wall of the University of Calgary Dinos and Noeimie Brooks of Banff Alpine Racers both finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in the two slalom races.
Photos by Maria Davis
BC Alpine extends its thanks to the event officials and volunteers who ensured a smoothly run competition. Chief of Race Jeff Robinson led the organizing team, supported by Race Chair Wade Rettie, Technical Delegate Lisa Ferguson, Race Administrator Sara Thompson, Chief of Course Derek Ottem, and Chief of Gates Kelly Dye.
