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.
Another strong weekend of racing at Apex Mountain Resort as they hosted racers from all over on February 21 and 22, with light snow, cold temperatures, and windy conditions combining to create a challenging yet perfectly prepared race environment.
Despite the weather, the race course on Adrian’s Alley was in excellent shape and held up beautifully throughout the weekend. A total of 80 racers competed, with three races per day—two FIS races and one NJR—delivering a full and competitive schedule.
The event attracted athletes from Red Mountain, Okanagan Zone Team (OZT), Kootenay Zone Team (KZT), Sasquatch, Mount Washington, Whistler, Vernon Ski Team, Sun Peaks, and Mission Ridge (USA). Racers represented an impressive international field, including athletes from Canada, the United States, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Slovakia, and Germany.
The Apex Ski Club was thrilled to host the event and welcomed the opportunity to see club alumni racing at a high level. Apex Ski Club alum Oliver Parilak delivered an outstanding performance, earning first place in the FIS race and third place in the NJR on Sunday.
Photos: Roger Green – Vernon
BC Alpine extends its thanks to the dedicated volunteer team who ensured a smooth and successful event, including Chief of Race David Warriner, Chief of Course Martin Parilak, Chief of Timing Wally James, Start Referee Michael Johncox, Finish Referee Lauren Carr, Race Administrator Jenafor Lansel, and Technical Delegate Ozzie Sawicki.
The Teck Open Speed Camp and super-G race returned to Panorama Mountain Resort from February 19–22, delivering four days of fast, fair, and progressive racing on the Old Timer run.
Sun and overcast conditions combined with a firm, race-ready surface to create an ideal training and competition environment. The objective of the speed block was to provide athletes with safe, structured exposure to super-G, allowing them to build confidence, discipline, and race execution skills while completing every run safely.
Marking the first U16 super-G event in the province in two years, the camp welcomed 140 athletes from across British Columbia, along with one Alberta club, Team Panorama. Many athletes travelled significant distances to take part in the opportunity.
Days one and two focused on progressive super-G training, including terrain familiarization, speed comfort, section training, and full-course runs. Days three and four transitioned into race days, where athletes showcased impressive progression and skill development—particularly on “long boards”—over the course of the four-day block.
The hard, fast snow surface held up exceptionally well throughout the event, ensuring fair and consistent conditions for all athletes. The combination of progressive training and racing provided a valuable opportunity for athletes and coaches to (re)familiarize themselves with the concepts, techniques, and strategies required in the exciting discipline of super-G.
BC Alpine extends its thanks to the dedicated volunteer team who made the event possible, including Chief of Race Jim Brewington, Chief of Course Craig Rusnak, Chief of Timing James Ritchie, Race Administrator Judy Dickson, and Chiefs of Volunteers Marina Perry and Nancy Christie.
The North Zone gathered at the mighty Troll Mountain Resort near Quesnel last weekend for a Ski the North event that delivered a fun-filled mix of racing, skills, and smiles.
Young skiers from Smithers, Prince George, Terrace, Quesnel, and surrounding communities enjoyed ideal conditions, with temperatures around –6°C, a firm race surface, and a fresh dusting of snow. Saturday’s action included a dual slalom, distance jump, and an adventurous scavenger hunt, while Sunday saw athletes take on a kombi race and speed trap.
“With some snow loss a week before the event, we had to adapt to the conditions,” said Tamara Goyer, Chief of Volunteers. “We were fortunate to get freezing temperatures and a few fresh inches of snow leading into race weekend.”
The scavenger hunt had racers exploring the entire mountain and lodge, completing creative challenges such as thanking ski patrol, collecting secret passwords, finding the “magic hat and sunglasses” in the rental shop, performing ski ballet, and posing for photos with the Troll. Two racers were randomly selected to receive special blue Ski the North toques, followed by a group photo inspired by Where’s Waldo? – can you spot the difference?
The weekend was a tremendous success, supported by more volunteers than organizers could even deploy. Twenty-two coaches attended with their athletes, contributing countless hours on snow. From the youngest racers skiing down the course alongside their coaches to kids cheering “I did it!” after clearing the jump, the confidence and joy on display made the preparation worthwhile.
Additional support came from the Prince George Alpine Ski Team, which supplied racer prizes, Valentine’s Day heart-shaped cookies, and volunteers who stepped into mentorship roles. Each event was led by an “event boss” who coordinated volunteers and helped train new officials throughout the weekend.
Photos by Julie Dorge & Tamara Goyer.
BC Alpine extends its thanks to the dedicated volunteer team that made the event possible.
Key Volunteers:
Falko Kadenbach and Rodney Whithall served as Chiefs of Race, with Glen Boudreau as Chief of Course, Sean Seabourne as Chief of Timing, and Scott Maguire as Chief of Gates. Start Referees for the slalom included Julie Backer and Dave Bobb, while Finish Referees were Steve Ewing for slalom and Rodney Whithall for kombi. Administration was led by Molly Swanson and Tamara Goyer, with Tamara Goyer also serving as Chief of Volunteers and Sean Scallion as Chief of Ceremonies. Event bosses included Eric Lobermayer, Mark Wong, Lee MacNeil, and Josh Campbell, supported by 22 dedicated coaches.
The Teck Okanagan Zone Speed Camp, hosted by the Vernon Ski Club, delivered an outstanding weekend of training at SilverStar Mountain Resort, with fantastic conditions, an impeccably prepared race course, and clear progression in speed skills for the 115 athletes who attended.
Vernon Ski Club welcomed U12 to U16 skiers for three action-packed days on the race track, supported by an incredible crew of nearly 100 volunteers who helped ensure a smooth and successful camp.
The camp format included two days of training, with timing introduced on the second day, followed by a final day of racing. Awards were determined by combined two-run times, giving athletes a meaningful opportunity to test their progress in a race environment.
With sunshine and favourable weather for five of the six runs, athletes benefitted from ideal conditions to build confidence and push their speed skills. U16 racers in particular logged impressive volume, completing 15 runs on the super-G track in addition to six downhill runs over the course of the camp.
The event also served as a valuable learning opportunity for Vernon Ski Club’s newly trained officials, who gained hands-on experience throughout the weekend.
BC Alpine extends a sincere thank you to all volunteers, coaches, and athletes, as well as the SilverStar Mountain Resort events team and grooming staff, for making the camp such a success. Feedback from parents and coaches highlighted the event as a season highlight for many participants.
Vernon Ski Club also thanks Kiss The Monkey Photography (see button below for event images) for capturing Sunday’s action, with Barry’s excellent photos available for free download.
Key officials included Race Chair Kim Shippam, Chief of Race Murray Smith, Race Administrator Tronni Earnshaw, Volunteer Coordinator Allison Goff, and VSC Program Director Rodger Poole.
Four clubs from across the North Zone gathered in Smithers last weekend for another action-packed round of Teck North Zone racing at Hudson Bay Mountain.
Athletes from Prince George, Smithers, and Lightning Creek—along with a FIS athlete from the Okanagan Ski Team—tested their skills and season-long progress on the Cinderella race track.
A total of 16 races were completed over two days, with two starts each in slalom and giant slalom for the U12, U14, and U16 categories. The full race schedule provided athletes with valuable competitive experience and opportunities to measure their development.
Two special awards were presented recognizing the “Most Improved” athletes in the North Zone. Markus Kadenbach of Lightning Creek and Peyton Murdoch of Smithers received the honours for their progress and performances.
BC Alpine extends a big thank you to the Smithers Ski & Snowboard Club and its thanks to the dedicated volunteers who made the event possible, including Technical Delegate Graham Cope, Chief of Race Dave Bobb, Chief of Course on Saturday Lee MacNeil, Chief of Course on Sunday Mark MacNeil, Chief of Gates Kate Portman, Chief of Timing Ben Weinstein, Start Referee Andrew Czornohalan, Finish Referee Falko Kadenbach, Race Administrator on Saturday Brittany MacNeil, Race Administrator on Sunday Kat Reid, and Volunteer Coordinator Nicole Czornohalan.
